The Men of Harmony
The “Men of Harmony “, formerly known as the “United States Steel Chorus”, is an organization of singers whose objective is to preserve the traditional religious, folk, and popular songs of our Country while experiencing the fellowship and enjoyment that results from our performances.
We trace our roots back 71 years to the construction of the United States Steel’s Fairless Works plant in Fairless Hills, PA. Our original purpose was to sing Christmas carols for the men who were constructing the mill and would not be home for Christmas. The group soon developed shows and a road tour to include tree lightings, benefits, schools, nursing homes, hospitals, senior centers and eventually, year round concerts.
The 2024 Season is upon us. The Men of Harmony are available for both Community and Private events.
Friday June 14, 2024 7:00 PM - St. Frances Cabrini Church Hall
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My favorite memories from the chorus are when my dad asked me to join the US Steel Chorus, I was so nervous, but he took me under his wing as all dad’s do with their sons and nurtured me along to give me confidence to sing with an amazing group of guys. Going over to Barry's house (former Director) to sing with a few guys and rehearse songs. Another great memory is when we sang “This old hammer”. We would change the words to " Old Man Mueller (a former bass member of the choir), he just keeps rolling along. It was also an honor to be President of the greatest bunch of misfit guys whom I will always love for their friendship and comradery.
Bob T. (30 ½ Years with the Men of Harmony, Secretary, Tenor)
Source YouTube Provided by The Orchard Enterprises: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1K_qWV4yqQ0
Growing up in the old neighborhood, me and the boys, wearing our jeans and white t's, would wonder down to the local street corner to hang out and sing, in harmony. One of my favorites songs to perform was "Where and When" by Dion and the Belmonts. Every time I listen to this song it transports me back to my youth and simpler times serenading those strolling by in the old neighborhood.
- Mike P. (7 1/2 Years with the Men of Harmony, Baritone)
Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUwBfwtvssw
I’ve loved music for as long as I can remember. There are so many memories attached to turning on the Sony CD/Radio combination stereo that was nestled under the small bar in my childhood home’s dining room. However, this memory doesn’t even come from that CD player; it comes from the silver screen and eventually, the Broadway stage (two other media I love!).
Monty Python’s “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life” was a common singalong between my mom and I. The British comedy troupe Monty Python always made us laugh hysterically with their witty, often dark humor. This song is often associated with gallows humor, telling the listener “to look on the bright side of life” even in the most difficult, morbid, or saddest of times. I lost my mom to cancer when I was 16, she was only 47; this event changed my life forever. Yet I’ve always tried my best to “look on the bright side” and remember her and I singing this song together, or seeing the original cast of SPAMALOT on Broadway in 2005, which are some of the best memories I hold of her and I.
“When life seems jolly-rotten, there’s something you’ve forgotten, And that’s to laugh and smile and dance and SING!”
- Marc (6 months with the Men of Harmony, First Tenor)
Source YouTube: Monty Python - Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life (Official Lyric Video) (youtube.com)