The Mineola Choral Society of Long Island, New York was formed in 1947 as a part of an adult education program at Mineola High School and presented its first concert in 1948. Soon thereafter, MCS became an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to the performance of choral music. Consisting of 45 amateur singers from many professions and walks of life, the choral society today is much the same as it was 62 years ago, rehearsing Monday evenings in a friendly, congenial atmosphere and performing two major concerts each season. These have included many masterworks with professional soloists and orchestra including the music of Bach, Brahms, Mozart, Haydn, Handel, Orff, Duruflé, Poulenc and Schubert, as well as music by Berlin, Copland, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Gershwin, Webber, and many others.

For over 22 years, MCS has sung with the Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra at their annual Holiday Concert. Supporting Mineola and the surrounding communities, we have also performed for civic organizations, nursing homes and hospitals, libraries and at a variety of special events.

The Mineola Choral Society Peter J. Haller Vocal Music Excellence Award, established in 2001, is a monetary award presented annually to a graduating Mineola High School student who has demonstrated talent in vocal performance and is planning to continue their musical education. The student is selected by the Music Department of Mineola High School.