The Singing Men of Central Wisconsin, Inc.

We are a non-denominational sacred men's chorus from a wide range of professions, churches and communities in Central Wisconsin, including Reedsburg, Portage, Sauk Prairie, Merrimac, Madison, and Waunakee. We are patterned on The Singing Men of Oak Brook from Oak Brook, Illinois, who have been ministering in music for more than 25 years.

The picture above was taken at First Presbyterian Church of Waunakee just before a Doc Star performance
Pictured First Row left to right are Curt Pellmann, Merton Von Wald, Steve Doty, Tom Clark, Bill Stehling, Dr. Jeff Roggensack and John Anderson
2nd row Phil Sprecher, Jim Malmberg, Steve Halweg, Dr. Ernie Pellegrino, Paul Dowding and Werner Gade
Not Pictured Betsy Flanagan, Todd Sauey, Linda Messer, David Yerke, Tom Steinweg and Dave VandeVoort

                                                              Choral Director-Linda Messer

                                                              Accompanist-Barb Lins
                                                       Assoc. Accompanist-Cindy Sandberg

Now Playing

"God of Our Fathers" arranged for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir by Paul Sjolund and Fred Bock sung by The Singing Men of Oak Brook

The group is meeting for practice at the Concordia Methodist Church in Prairie du Sac on Tuesday evenings. Our starting music includes:
  Prelude selection   "Prayer Before Singing" Written and arranged by Don Hustad

Anthems              "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" Jack Schrader arrangement of the Thomas Dorsey classic
                              "Just a Closer Walk With Thee"  arranged by Ed Lojeski
                               "Heaven Came Down and Glory Filled My Soul" John Peterson arrangement
                               "I Love You Lord"-Jack Schrader Arrangement
                               "Rejoice, The Lord Is King"-Jack Schrader Arrangement of Charles Wesley hymn
                              "Wade In The Water" Traditional Spiritual arranged by Mark Hayes
                               "Great Is Thy Faithfulness"-Mark Kellner arrangement
                               "Wayfarin' Stranger"-Gary Matheny arrangement
                               "Come, We That Love the Lord"-Jack Schrader arrangement

                               "The Star Spangled Banner"-Jack Schrader arrangement for ball game national anthems

Benedictions         "The Lord Bless You and Keep You"
                               "Let The Words of My Mouth" Psalm 19:14 arranged by Jack Schrader
Added as we learn the above will be:
                               "Lord Listen To Your Children Praying" Written by Ken Medema-Jack Schrader arrangement
                               "He Never Failed Me Yet" Written and arranged by Robert Ray
                               "What a Savior" Written by Philip Bliss and arranged by Edwin T Childs
                               "Let The Name of The Lord Be Praised" words and music by Jack Schrader
                               "Every Time I Feel the Spirit"-Jack Schrader arrangement
Christmas Music
                                "Good Christian Men Rejoice" John Wilson arrangement
                               "Dona Nobis Pacem"
                                "Of The Father's Love Begotten"
                                "The Snow Lay On The Ground"
                                "Mary Did You Know" written by Mark Lowry and arranged by Jack Schrader
                                "Little Drummer Boy/Peace On Earth" Jay Althouse arrangement
                                "White Christmas" Roy Ringwald arrangement
                                "Mary Had A Baby" spiritual arranged by Marty Parks
                                "Christmas Medley" unpublished arrangement by Jack Schrader

The Singing Men of Central Wisconsin board of Directors is listed on the page called "Who we are".
Please contact any board member for information on joining the group or call John Anderson at 608-493-2052. Those singers who have volunteered to be in the startup group will be listed, as well, on the page called "Who we are".


To perform sacred music in concerts and church services that celebrates the divinity, love, compassion and humanity of Jesus Christ.


To stimulate and encourage the performance of sacred music by choral groups and the training of individuals to perform sacred music.

                                                                     Next PracticES

Practices will normally be held at Concordia Methodist Church in Prairie du Sac

                            Tuesday, May 1st, 7-8:30 PM
                            Tuesday, May 8th, 7-8:30 PM

We will provide binders, copies of music and CD's with most of the selections as sung by The Singing Men of Oak Brook

                                    Singing Men Board of Directors will be meeting:

                       Next meeting in April on a Sunday night-Date to be agreed on

                                             2012 Performances and Worship Services

April 15th-Morning Service-9 AM-Merrimac Methodist Church-8:20 call followed by
         10:00 call at First Presbyterian Church of Waunakee with First Presbyterian Men's Chorus
         Attire-dark jackets or blazers, grey pants, white shirt and long red ties, please let me know if you need a red tie
April 21st-2:20 PM sound check at Marriotte West followed by special practice at First Presbyterian
        Church of Waunakee-full dress rehearsal for Photos
        Attire-dark jackets or blazers, grey pants, white shirts, special new ties and handkerchiefs

         -6 PM Doc Star event in Madison at the Marriotte West Hotel-The Dean Foundation-we sing at 6:55 PM
         Guest director- Betsy Flanagan; Guest singers Dr. Ernie Pellegrino, Dr. Jeff Roggensack, Steve Doty, Steven Halweg, David Vandevoort
June date to be announced-morning service at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Baraboo-8:30 AM
June 17th-Morning Service at Concordia United Methodist Church in Prairie du Sac-9 AM
June 23rd-Madison Mallards-National Anthem-5:30 PM warmup, 6:25 PM sing national anthem
July date to be announced-concert on a Sunday afternoon at Oakwood West Retirement Home in Madison
Date to be announced-Morning service-10:30-St. John's Lutheran Church-Prairie du Sac
Date to be announced-concert at The Pines Assisted Living in Prairie du Sac
September 21st-Sauk County Fund Raiser-Variety Show at Al Ringling Theater in Baraboo
                                       Christmas Concerts-2012
December date to be determined-Edgerton Hospital Christmas Concert
Sunday night in December-date to be determined-Eagle Point Book Club Party
December 12th-Sauk Prairie Optimist Club Christmas Party-Blue Spoon Restaurant in Prairie du Sac;
           warm up at 5:45, dinner at 6 PM and we sing at 6:45 PM