The Syracuse Vocal Ensemble and Society for New Music will collaborate on a concert that features new and once-performed vocal music by CNY area composers. The Society for New Music is in its 54th year as a commissioning and performing organization. The Society is undergoing a transformation following the death of their founder which includes a stated core mission of collaboration and education. This joint concert offers a rare opportunity to focus on vocal works, featuring a variety of Central New York composers.

Let’s celebrate Earth, Wind and Fire and Water. This concert features music that celebrates this beautiful earth and recognizes the threats to our planet and its resources. We will be collaborating with several local environmental groups to provide education and opportunities to participate.

Let’s celebrate Earth, Wind and Fire and Water. This concert features music that celebrates this beautiful earth and recognizes the threats to our planet and its resources. We will be collaborating with several local environmental groups to provide education and opportunities to participate.

Our early January concert has become a favorite for our audiences. As usual, one of our performances will be out of town (this year in Skaneateles) and one in the ballroom at the Downtown Syracuse Marriott. This latter performance includes a post-concert reception featuring a cash bar, finger foods and cookies baked by the choir members. This year’s repertoire will feature Conrad Susa’s Carols and Lullabies from the Southwest for choir, harp, guitar and percussion, Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony of Carols and several smaller works for the season.

Our early January concert has become a favorite for our audiences. As usual, one of our performances will be out of town (this year in Skaneateles) and one in the ballroom at the Downtown Syracuse Marriott. This latter performance includes a post-concert reception featuring a cash bar, finger foods and cookies baked by the choir members. This year’s repertoire will feature Conrad Susa’s Carols and Lullabies from the Southwest for choir, harp, guitar and percussion, Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony of Carols and several smaller works for the season.

The Syracuse Vocal Ensemble is the only non-school-based ensemble performing vocal jazz in the Central New York area. Directed by Jeff Welcher, one of our four main productions has been a vocal jazz concert since 2016. Our repertoire has included jazz standards as well as newer pieces for this medium. Influenced by groups like The Manhattan Transfer, The Real Group, Singers Unlimited and The New York Voices, as well as Pentatonix, Deke Sharon and Jacob Collier, our repertoire includes works from contemporary choral composers and arrangers who bring complex harmonies and rhythms to chamber choir-sized ensembles. SVE Vocal Jazz programs look to bridge the gap between traditional chamber choral literature and works influenced by Jazz, one of the few original American art forms.

Come sing with us! SVE is holding auditions September 7th from 1:00-3:00 at Park Central Presbyterian Church. Prospective singers will sight sing, vocalize, and sing a prepared piece from the classical repertoire with accompaniment (please bring the sheet music for the accompanist.)  Please contact Bruce (brucehward@earthlink.net) via email to set up your audition.

Why do people gather? They gather for weddings, funerals, coronations, birthdays, protest and for singing! This concert will present music written specifically for these events, including one of Handel’s Coronation Anthems and Daniel Pinkham’s Wedding Cantata, among others.

Why do people gather? They gather for weddings, funerals, coronations, birthdays, protest and for singing! This concert will present music written specifically for these events, including one of Handel’s Coronation Anthems and Daniel Pinkham’s Wedding Cantata, among others.

Tickets $15, Under 18 years free. Cash check Paypal or Venmo (no credit cards) Donations beyond $15 for those who can are appreaciated.

Join us for special performance in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Syracuse Friends of Chamber Music, featuring Mozart’s Vesperæ solennes de confessore as well as music for the chamber orchestra by C.P.E. Bach and Felix Mendelssohn, at the newly renovated Grant Middle School auditorium.

Travel with us to 18-19th century Vienna with sacred and secular pieces for men’s, women’s and mixed chorus by Haydn, Schumann, Schubert, Beethoven and Brahms. Don’t forget your waltzing shoes!

Travel with us to 18-19th century Vienna with sacred and secular pieces for men’s, women’s and mixed chorus by Haydn, Schumann, Schubert, Beethoven and Brahms. Don’t forget your waltzing shoes!

Auditions will be held on Sunday, September 15 beginning at 12:15pm at Park Central Presbyterian. Please email brucehward@earthlink.net to schedule your time!

The program presents great choral music that sets the texts of children’s literature such as Mother Goose,  Goodnight Moon, the Velveteen Rabbit and Alice in Wonderland. Featured composers are René Clausen, Eric Whitacre and a commissioned work by Megan Hook. The texts will be read by actors Susan and Michael Barbour prior to each piece. Come revisit favorites from your childhood and share these great texts with your families.

The program presents great choral music that sets the texts of children’s literature such as Mother Goose,  Goodnight Moon, the Velveteen Rabbit and Alice in Wonderland. Featured composers are René Clausen, Eric Whitacre and a commissioned work by Megan Hook. The texts will be read by actors Susan and Michael Barbour prior to each piece. Come revisit favorites from your childhood and share these great texts with your families.

The Syracuse Vocal Ensemble will present “Maintaining Our Standards - An Evening of Vocal Jazz” under the direction of Jeff Welcher on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 7:30 PM at Park Central Presbyterian Church, 504 East Fayette Street, Syracuse, New York 13202. The concert will highlight both contemporary and classic vocal jazz pieces from Charlie Parker, George and Ira Gershwin, and The New York Voices as well as many other composers and arrangers. The concert will also feature local musicians Tom Brigandi and Mike Cirmo. Tickets - $10 each and available at the door (Under 18 - Free) cash/check/Venmo/Paypal only.

A choral celebration of the post-holiday and winter season, including traditional and newer works of reflection, joy, introspection, and celebration.

A choral celebration of the post-holiday and winter season, including traditional and newer works of reflection, joy, introspection, and celebration.

American choral music from the 18th through 21st centuries including music from William Billings, Shaker melodies, Stephen Foster, Amy Beach, Nathaniel Dett and several works commissioned by the Syracuse Vocal Ensemble over its 50-year history.

American choral music from the 18th through 21st centuries including music from William Billings, Shaker melodies, Stephen Foster, Amy Beach, Nathaniel Dett and several works commissioned by the Syracuse Vocal Ensemble over its 50-year history.

The Saturday night performance of An American Tapestry will be followed by SVE’s 50th Anniversary Gala Celebration in the community room at Park Central.

2023 Auditions will be held on August 23rd starting at 6:30pm. Audition preparations include a vocal solo with sheet music, though you may also be asked to sing a few range-determining exercises, as well as a sight-reading exercise. Interested singers please email Christine Richardson at richardson.christine807@gmail.com to schedule an audition time.