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Sixty Years of Choraliers

Our History

April 1962

The Dr. Tom Dooley Choraliers are Organized

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April 1962

The Dr. Tom Dooley Choraliers are Organized

By the Ancient Order of Hybernians Division #1 and Michael Pinkasewicz

June 1962

The Dr. Tom Dooley Theme Song is Created

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June 1962

The Dr. Tom Dooley Theme Song is Created

Michael Pinkasewicz & Bill Cloonan write the theme song 

"Courage of Tom Dooley"

December 1962

The Choraliers first public performance

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December 1962

The Choraliers first public performance

Under the direction of Michael Pinkasewicz the Choraliers perform at the A.O.H. Division #1 Christmas Party at the Green Gate Inn, Camillus.

March 1963

An Irish Blessing Becomes our Closing Song

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March 1963

An Irish Blessing Becomes our Closing Song

Michael Pinkasewicz creates an arrangement of "An Irish Blessing" which becomes the groups closing number.

March 1963

The First PerformancE of "An Irish Blessing"

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March 1963

The First PerformancE of "An Irish Blessing"

The Choraliers perform "An Irish Blessing" for the first time during an A.O.H. County Banquet at the Randolph House in Lierpool, NY.

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Summer 1963

Our first performance of Ethnic Songs

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Summer 1963

Our first performance of Ethnic Songs

The Choraliers perform Polish-Ukranian-Tyrolean music at the Shove Park dedication in Camillus.

1964

The First Performance of "Kol Slaven" at the Ukranian National Home

1964

The First Performance of "Kol Slaven" at the Ukranian National Home

1964

The Choraliers Perform at the Irish Festival

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1964

The Choraliers Perform at the Irish Festival

The Choraliers perform at the very first Irish Festival at Griffin Field in Liverpool, NY

1964

Michael Pinkasewicz Honored by A.O.H.

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1964

Michael Pinkasewicz Honored by A.O.H.

Our director, Michael Pinkasewicz, receives an honorary A.O.H. Membership from A.O.H. National President James Comerford at the Elmira Conve...

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1964

The CHoraliers participate in "Camillus Capers"

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1964

The CHoraliers participate in "Camillus Capers"

The Choraliers participate  in Camillus Capers at the West Genesee High School

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Summer 1965

Choraliers at the World's FAir, New York City

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Summer 1965

Choraliers at the World's FAir, New York City

The Choraliers perform at the World's Fair in New York City.

1966

The Choraliers' their first phonograph record

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1966

The Choraliers' their first phonograph record

The Dr. Tom Dooley Choraliers produce their first phonograph record from the "International Chorus Contest"

1967

The Choraliers at the Montreal Expo

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1967

The Choraliers at the Montreal Expo

Under the direction of Michael Pinkasewicz, the Choraliers perform at the Montreal Expo.

1971

The Chautauqua Music Festival

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1971

The Chautauqua Music Festival

The Choraliers perform at the Chautauqua Music Festival in Chautauqua, NY with two other choruses; The Irish Ukranian Chorus and the Tyrolea...

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1972

The choraliers Tour Ireland"

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1972

The choraliers Tour Ireland"

The Choraliers perform all around the Emerald Island.

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1973

The Choraliers release their second Phonograph Album

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1973

The Choraliers release their second Phonograph Album

The Choraliers release a recording of their live performance at 1971 Chautauqua Festival.

1973

St. Patrick's Day New York City Parade & More

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1973

St. Patrick's Day New York City Parade & More

The Dr. Tom Dooley Choraliers march in the NY City Parade and perform at the St. Patrick's Cathederal.

1976

Eucharistic Congress in Philadelphia

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1976

Eucharistic Congress in Philadelphia

Under the direction of Michael Pinkasewicz the Choraliers perform at the Eucharistic Congress in Philadelphia, PA.

1982

Performance for President Ronald Reagan, at the white house

1982

Performance for President Ronald Reagan, at the white house

1984

PerformancE for Pope John PAul II, in Toronto

1984

PerformancE for Pope John PAul II, in Toronto

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1986

Liberty Weekend Performance in NY City

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1986

Liberty Weekend Performance in NY City

The Choraliers perform during the Statue of Liberty's Anniversary festivities.

1987

The Choraliers' perform at the 100th Anniversary of Dr. Tom Dooley

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1987

The Choraliers' perform at the 100th Anniversary of Dr. Tom Dooley

The Dr. Tom Dooley Choraliers perform at the 100th anniversary celebration of Dr. Tom Dooley in St. Louis and Belleville.

1992

The Choraliers perform at Flag Day USA in BAltimore, MD

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1992

The Choraliers perform at Flag Day USA in BAltimore, MD

Under the direction of Michael Pinkasewicz the Choraliers perform at the 100th anniversary of the Pledge of Allegiance celebrated as Flag Da...

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1993

Michael Pinkasewicz receives award at Syracuse St. PAtrick's Day Parade

1993

Michael Pinkasewicz receives award at Syracuse St. PAtrick's Day Parade

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Remembering our Founder

Images of Our Recordings

Our Second Album recorded Live at the 1971 Chautauqua Music Festival and released in 1973.

Enjoy rousing performances of the Dr. Tom Dooley Choraliers, the Alpine Choraliers and the Surma Chorus.

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