Syracuse Chorale is a non-profit community organization dedicated to the art of fine choral singing. The group was founded in 1953 with 25 singers. We are a non-audition choir whose members have a variety of musical backgrounds and training.
The Chorale provides professional leadership and an opportunity for new and experienced singers to perform great choral works in a variety of musical styles. These include classical masterpieces such as the Requiems of Brahms, Mozart, and Duruflé, as well as the contemporary works of varying size and scope. We pride ourselves on providing our singers and our audiences with culturally, geographically, historically, and linguistically diverse repertoire.
The Chorale prepares three major concert cycles each year, with one in the Fall season, and two in the Spring. We employ professional musicians as director and accompanist. Our instrumentalists and soloists are sometimes hired, but other times we interface with other community organizations including schools to provide opportunities for artistic collaboration. We love our community, and we cherish the opportunity to work with other artistic organizations in the Syracuse area. A nine-member volunteer board of directors, elected by the membership, administers the affairs of our organization. We rely on the generous support of various individuals and community organizations for our success, and we appreciate the support our sponsors and donors give to keep us filling our community with song.
The Chorale provides professional leadership and an opportunity for new and experienced singers to perform great choral works in a variety of musical styles. These include classical masterpieces such as the Requiems of Brahms, Mozart, and Duruflé, as well as the contemporary works of varying size and scope. We pride ourselves on providing our singers and our audiences with culturally, geographically, historically, and linguistically diverse repertoire.
The Chorale prepares three major concert cycles each year, with one in the Fall season, and two in the Spring. We employ professional musicians as director and accompanist. Our instrumentalists and soloists are sometimes hired, but other times we interface with other community organizations including schools to provide opportunities for artistic collaboration. We love our community, and we cherish the opportunity to work with other artistic organizations in the Syracuse area. A nine-member volunteer board of directors, elected by the membership, administers the affairs of our organization. We rely on the generous support of various individuals and community organizations for our success, and we appreciate the support our sponsors and donors give to keep us filling our community with song.
Dr. Sean Linfors, Artistic Director
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Dr. Sean Linfors was named Syracuse Chorale’s artistic director in July 2019. Linfors is also assistant Professor of Choral Music Education at the Ithaca College School of Music in Ithaca, New York. His duties include conducting a 150-voice chorus, as well as the Madrigal Singers, an elite 18-voice ensemble, Dr. Linfors teaches conducting and methods courses for graduate and undergraduate students. Dr. Linfors lives in Ithaca, NY with his wife Sarah and their three young children.
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Music Selections
Syracuse Chorale offers singers a unique opportunity to perform the very best in choral music. Chorale creates programs that are diverse enough to appeal to a broad audience. Past programs have included the works of Bach, Brahms, and Beethoven, as well as Rogers and Hammerstein and Gilbert and Sullivan. Contemporary composers as diverse as John Rutter and George Gershwin are often added to the mix as well. The purpose, of course, is to keep the singers interested, and the audience inspired. Chorale provides new and experienced singers an opportunity to expand their horizons and have fun at the same time. Why don't you join us? Learn More About Membership.
Our Board
Syracuse Chorale is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors elected by our members. Any member may run for election to the Board, and Board members may serve two consecutive, three-year terms. The primary responsibilities of the Board include (1) managing business transactions for the Chorale, (2) setting the direction of the group and (3) coordinating the efforts of other members. Members will receive a copy of the Chorale's constitution and bylaws.
Board Members
Jeanne Finlayson-Schueler, President
Valerie Luzadis, Vice President
Aaron Boynton, Secretary
Holly Huber, Treasurer
Michele Kloc, Joanne Curran, Mikayla Fox, David Wheat, Elizabeth Weinstein, Board Officers
Dr. Sean Linfors, Artistic Director, Ex Officio
Board Members
Jeanne Finlayson-Schueler, President
Valerie Luzadis, Vice President
Aaron Boynton, Secretary
Holly Huber, Treasurer
Michele Kloc, Joanne Curran, Mikayla Fox, David Wheat, Elizabeth Weinstein, Board Officers
Dr. Sean Linfors, Artistic Director, Ex Officio
Mission
The mission of the Syracuse Chorale is to provide an opportunity for lifelong singers to pursue their passion for choral singing in a non-auditioned, supportive environment. We value diversity in our members and staff and strive to ensure equitable access to membership and performances. We aim to present a diverse program of music to inspire ourselves and our community.
Adopted November 2021
The mission of the Syracuse Chorale is to provide an opportunity for lifelong singers to pursue their passion for choral singing in a non-auditioned, supportive environment. We value diversity in our members and staff and strive to ensure equitable access to membership and performances. We aim to present a diverse program of music to inspire ourselves and our community.
Adopted November 2021
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