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The Young Apollo Club was the largest group of boy and young men singers from area choirs of New York City in the 1870s. The group started in [1876?]as a chancel choir at St. George's church under the direction of organist W. F. Williams who left to manage the group's performances and add other non-church members to the group. The boys performed unpaid or for very little when on tour.

They toured in concert for both profit and for benefit concerts. In 1877 they gave three concerts at the Chautauqua.

shared stages with Mark Twain ?

still performing in 1882

This group is not the same as the St. George's Choral Society in New York.

Notable members

Frank Moulan, an NBC comedian and actor, was a group member in his youth.