The Society was incorporated as a cultural and educational society in 1914. The incorporators were Joseph Dulski, father of former Congressman Thaddeus Dulski (also a Chopin member), and Lawrence Nagowski, long-time treasurer of the Society. From that period until 1949 the Society enjoyed growth and a high level of excellence in its choral work. In 1912, the Society won first place as Best Men's Chorus in the International Singers' Alliance Competition. In 1990, the choir won first place as Best Overall Chorus.

The Chopin Singing Society has had distinguished choral masters over the years. Following Mr. Michalski, the Choir was directed by Leon 0lszewski for twenty-nine years. It was under his baton that the Society won numerous international choral competitions. Following him, Arnold Cornelissen led the Society. His concerts earned the Society critical acclaim in American artistic circles. More recently, the Society has been led by Peter Gorecki (for twenty-seven years), then by Carl Druba, Mary Louise Nanna, Ireneusz Lukaszewski and, for the last fourteen years, by Dr. Thomas Witakowski.

In 1925 the Society donated to the City of Buffalo a magnificent sculpture of Frederick Chopin, executed by Joseph Mazur. Some three thousand marchers wended their way to Humboldt Park for the unveiling ceremonies in front of the Buffalo Museum of Science. Chopin president Zdzislaw Krysztafkiewicz, who led the Society for fifteen years, presented the monument to the City. In 1974, the Society arranged for transfer of the monument to Symphony Circle where so often Chopin’s music reverberated in Kleinhans Music Hall. The monument was moved through the courtesy of Cowper and Company and was renovated by the Ajax Company. A arrangements for the move were made by a friend of the Society, Lawrence Wujcikowski.

The Society was not only a source of a rich cultural life for Buffalo’s Polish-Americans, but also, during World War II, it offered solace and support to displaced Polish immigrants. The upper floor of its clubrooms temporarily housed immigrant families. The Society's home became the center, as well, of the Polonia Society, an organization of newly-arrived immigrants. The Society helped to assuage their longing for Polish culture. Many Polonia members entered the Chopin ranks, including Ludwig Distel, soloist of the Society for some forty years. He and long-time soloist Theresa Dybas charmed audiences with their solo and duet work.

During the 27-year presidency of Theodore V. Mikoll the Society produced rich cultural programming. The Society made three concert tours to Poland, one to Rome, Italy, and one to Argentina. It appeared for 15 years in annual concerts with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra in Kleinhans Musical Hall. It sponsored the International Chopin Young Pianists’ Competition for 20 years. Its winners have gone on to successful concert careers. Among the winners was Claudia Hoca, a Buffalonian.

During Mr. Mikoll's stewardship, the Society appeared in 24 television programs, all presenting Polish music and culture. The chorus concertized in Florida; Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; New York City; and Salem and Boston, Massachusetts. It inaugurated Chopin’s famous Dyngus Day celebration which, in its 45-year stint, continues to draw large audiences to its Easter Monday fête held at the Hearthstone Manor in Depew, New York.

The Society presents a number of other annual cultural events, including its outstanding "Jaselka" (Birth of Christ) oratorio, its "Wigilia" (Christmas Eve Celebration), its annual tribute to Frederick Chopin, plus many other events.