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In The Singing Irish; Michael Alan Anderson brings to life the rich history and traditions of the Notre Dame Glee Club. Replete with nearly three hundred images; the stunning large-format book examines the early history of the ensemble before 1915; its robust membership; rehearsal and concert customs; and the contributions of its conductors through the decades. Anderson interviewed dozens of Glee Club alumni going back to the early 1940s to narrate the vibrant story of the group; while assembling a wealth of documents that detail the activities undertakenmdash;and impressions mademdash;by this extraordinary musical ensemble. The grouprsquo;s famous appearances on the Ed Sullivan Show in the early 1950s marked the height of the Glee Clubrsquo;s visibility; however; the ensemble continues to sell out concerts on national and international tours; having traveled to nearly every state in the United States and numerous countries in Europe; Asia; and Central America. Through its eclectic repertoire and polished singing; the Glee Club has achieved a lofty status among collegiate choral ensembles in the United States; beloved by students; members of the Notre Dame family; and friends and supporters of the university around the world. Combining the meaningful culture of Notre Dame with the highest standards of artistic excellence; The Singing Irish makes a wonderful keepsake for fans and alumni of the Notre Dame Glee Club as it enters its centennial year.