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The Overtone Series
The Great Northern Union is continuing to build upon its reputation as on the premier all-male a cappella vocal ensembles. The Overtone Series supports the extraordinary work of the chorus as it offers beautiful music to the world. The GNU funds its annual budget by earning money through performances, the sales of our recordings, and from generous contributions from people like you.

The GNU impacts three interrelated communities with distinct benefits for each.

The members:
GNU consistently report that being part of our artistic community is one of the most satisfying and emotionally enriching aspects of their lives. This impact is borne out by the amount of time and resources they devote to this endeavor.

The community:
Studies by Chorus America find that singing in a chorus is strongly correlated with qualities that are associated with success and good citizenship.

• Choristers are almost 3 times more likely to be officers or committee members of local community organizations such as the PTA
• 78% of choral singers indicated they volunteer in their community, while only 50% of the general public say the same;
• 74% of choral singers agree that singing in a chorus has helped them become better team leaders or team participants in other areas of their lives
• Choral singers donate 2.5 times more money to philanthropic organizations than the general public

The audience:
Research published in American Scientist indicates that a cappella consonant harmonies have a more heightened emotional effect on human beings than harmonies produced by instruments or by instruments plus voice. The inherent emotional impact of our artistry - inspiration, joy, love, hope, comfort, laughter - has a human value that is distinct from other music.

Each year, Overtone Series gifts help us continue our nationally recognized youth outreach program, commission new arrangements, provide world class quartet and chorus coaching, and resources to provide free show tickets to those in our community who might not be able to afford them.

As a not-for-profit entity, we could not succeed without the generosity of people like you.

Any questions requiring the Overtone Series can be directed to development email

The Overtone Series

Online donations can be made via MNGive.org