Hope - Courage - Resistance
Rehearsals start March 18 @ 7pm
Every Wednesday Nights @ 7 PM at Grace Episcopal Church, 819 Madison St, Syracuse
- Please enter the church through the doors in the center of the building on the Madison Street side.
- Early arrival is much appreciated. When you arrive, please don a name tag, fill out a registration form, sign in on the attendance sheets, and collect your music.
- Newcomers will be welcomed and advised where to find these things.
We’re hoping to find people who are willing to help with some early volunteer needs. Can you lend a hand?
Choir Besties
We’ve started a program to welcome new singers into the choir and get them off to a good start. Each new singer will have a “choir bestie,” a buddy to introduce them to people, show them the ropes, answer their questions, and make sure they have what they need to be a happy and successful member.
If that’s something you’re willing to help with, please contact Tracy at tracyjoholmes@gmail.com or (315) 708-7077.
Setup / Cleanup Crews
At each rehearsal there are setup and cleanup tasks that need to be done, and many hands make light work.
- If you’re willing to arrive by 6:30 to help with set up, please contact Shanah at (315) 880-1796.
- If you’re willing to help with cleanup and can stay until 9:15, please contact Tracy at tracyjoholmes@gmail.com or
(315) 708-7077.
2/25 Annual Meeting
Come find out what we have planned for this season, learn about choir policies, and sing.
6pm at May Memorial, 3800 E. Genesee Street
2/25 Songs of Hope and Resistance: Benefit Concert for SIRDN
Benefit Concert For the Syracuse Immigrant and Refugee Defense Network (SIRDN) @ 7:15pm at May Memorial, 3800 E. Genesee Street (following our Annual Meeting, same location).
Featuring Colleen Kattau, Donna Colton, and Sam P.
Sliding scale $10-$50, no one turned away.
SIRDN is doing critical work to support those harassed and detained by ICE in our community.
This concert aims to:
- Build spirits and energy to continue resisting
- Share good protest songs
- Raise money and energy to support SIRDN’s work
Co-sponsored by the Workers Center of CNY/SIRDN, Syracuse Community Choir, and Syracuse Cultural Workers.
3/4 Singing Resistance Syracuse: Community Sing
This will be the first community sing for our newly formed Singing Resistance Syracuse Choir.
7pm @ Grace Church, 819 Madison Street, Syracuse
3/11 Gospel and civil rights songs workshop
This workshop focuses on gospel singing and learning civil rights songs led by Marcia Hagan and Gregory Sheppard.
7pm @ Grace Church, 819 Madison Street, Syracuse
3/18 Adult Choir Rehearsals Begin
Grace Episcopal Church
819 Madison Street
7 pm – 9 pm
We’ll have the first rehearsal of the Adult Choir! We have an early volunteer ask…we’re looking for a few people to join our rehearsal cleanup crew. Can you spare 15 minutes after each rehearsal to help put the room back in order? Jobs include moving tables and chairs, gathering our supplies and materials, packing up equipment, and, for the able-bodied, carrying things down to our storage space in the basement. If you’re willing to pitch in, please get in touch with Tracy at tracyjoholmes@gmail.com or (315) 708-7077. Thank you!
6/6 Saturday Dress Rehearsal
This is a full concert rehearsal.
Time TBD
Location: Tucker Missionary Baptist Churcha, 515 Oakwood Avenue, Syracuse
6/7 Summer Solstice Concert
Our annual summer solstice concert
Sunday, June 7 @ 4pm
Location: Tucker Missionary Baptist Church, 515 Oakwood Avenue, Syracuse
Summer Solstice Concert Song List
**Download music/lyrics, or view other items as listed.**
Click on BLUE links below to watch a Youtube video or watch playlist above (more videos to be added soon). Click on arrow button to shuffle through videos. Thanks to Laura for putting the YT playlist together.
Contempt/All Those Fascist Bound to Lose
La Cigarra by Linda Marie Ronstadt
Make Them Hear You/History Has its Eyes on You
The Storm is Passing Over – Music
Ooo Child by Stan Vincent
Song without Fear by Colleen Kattau
World Citizen
Song Parts
A downloadable folder for each section will be available once all songs are received. Check back often. Contact your creative team or section leaders for more information.
If you having trouble playing any track below, please email Matthew@syracusecommunitychoir.org
All 4 choral parts “If I must die”
The Storm is Passing Over - Hallelujah parts
The Storm is Passing Over - Ending work with Allelujah and dynamics
O-o-h Child
Bass
If I must die – Large Group Only
If I must die – small ensemble
Storm is passing over
Tenor
If I must die – Large Group Only
If I must die – small ensemble
The storm is passing over
Alto
If I must die – Large Group Only
If I must die – small ensemble
The storm is passing over
Soprano
If I must die – Large Group Only
If I Must Die – Small Ensemble
The storm is passing over
Recorded Rehearsals
Missed a rehearsal or want to review the night? Watch the recorded rehearsal below.
Meet the Adult Choir Creative Team
