Burns Park in Ann Arbor in Washtenaw County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The University of Michigan Men's Glee Club
"In Tradition, Camaraderie, and Musical Excellence"
| | 1859 - 150th Anniversary - 2009 | |
Photographed by Joel Seewald, December 8, 2016
1. The University of Michigan Men's Glee Club Marker
In the 19th century, at universities throughout the United States, students came together in celebration of their love of song to form glee clubs. Leading the trend was the University of Michigan Men's Glee Club, founded in 1859. Through the years, generations of students have embraced its pursuit of brotherhood through song, bringing the club national and global acclaim with its many notable choral achievements. Continuing the tradition today at its 150th anniversary, the club stands as the oldest student-run organization at the University of Michigan, and the second oldest collegiate glee club in the United States.
This plaque was erected in sight of Hill Auditorium, long the home venue of the club, in celebration of 150 years of song.
"For we have yet a little while
To linger, You and Youth and I
At Michigan."
- Harold M. Bowman
"In College Days"
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 42° 16.741′ N, 83° 44.307′ W. Marker is in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in Washtenaw County. It is in Burns
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Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan and in Greater Detroit. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Michigan League (within shouting distance of this marker); First University Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Hill Auditorium (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Michigan Chapter of the Scabbard and Blade (about 500 feet away); Rackham School of Graduate Studies (about 600 feet away); The University Expands (about 600 feet away); Town and Gown: Entertainment and Changing Culture (about 600 feet away); A Second Shopping District
Photographed by Joel Seewald, December 8, 2016
2. The University of Michigan Men's Glee Club Marker
Marker is at the lower right of the picture; Hill Auditorium is in the background.
Also see . . . About the University of Michigan Men's Glee Club. (Submitted on December 22, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)
Photographed by Joel Seewald, December 8, 2016
3. The University of Michigan Men's Glee Club Marker
The marker is at the bottom center of the photo, Hill Auditorium is on the left, and the Burton Memorial Tower (with the Charles Baird Carillon) is in the center background.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 468 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 22, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
