Your Support Builds More Than a Choir—It Builds Community
A Place for Every Voice
40 Years of Music, Justice & Community
For 40 years, the Syracuse Community Choir has been more than a choir—it has been a voice for unity, justice, and hope. Through the power of song, we have brought people together, lifting up the messages of peace and social change across Central New York. Now more than ever, your support is more than generosity—it’s a commitment to a world where every voice is heard, every person is valued, and music continues to inspire connection and belonging.
Partner with Us
Supporting the Syracuse Community Choir isn’t just about music—it’s about investing in a thriving creative economy. A strong artistic community fuels local businesses, attracts visitors, and enhances the quality of life in Syracuse and Central New York. When the arts flourish, so does the economy—creating jobs, driving foot traffic to local establishments, and making our region a more vibrant, desirable place to live and work. Your sponsorship helps sustain this creative ecosystem, ensuring that music remains a powerful force for connection, inspiration, and economic vitality.
Partnering with the Choir:
- Aligns your business with a celebrated cultural organization that has been inspiring change for 40 years.
- Demonstrates your commitment to equity, belonging, and community well-being, positioning your business as a champion of positive change.
- Connects you with a passionate, engaged audience who value businesses that support local arts and social impact initiatives.
Together, we can create a more welcoming, empowered, and vibrant community—one where every person has the opportunity to sing and be heard.
Partnership Benefits
Your partnership with us is more than just support—it’s a statement of shared values. In appreciation, we offer meaningful recognition to celebrate your commitment to community, inclusion, and the arts in Syracuse and Central New York. Click on the ‘+’ sign below to open up list of partnership benefits.
$5,000 – Presenting Partner
Benefits Include:
- Recognition as the lead sponsor on all promotional materials
- Logo featured most prominently on our website, concert programs, and event signage
- Stage recognition at concerts
- Full-page ad in the concert program – 2x per year for our Winter and Summer Solstice concerts (upgraded from smaller ad sizes at lower levels)
- 10 tickets per concert
- Plus everything included at the Supporting Partner level
$2,500 – Supporting Partner
Benefits Include:
- Logo featured prominently on our website and in concert programs
- Social media recognition across our platforms
- Full-page ad in the concert program – 2x per year for our Winter and Summer Solstice concerts (upgraded from smaller ad sizes at lower levels)
- 5 tickets per concert
- Plus everything included at the Harmony Sponsor level
$1,000 – Harmony Partner
Benefits Include:
- Name and logo acknowledgment on our website
- Recognition in our weekly choir newsletter
Celebrate 40 Years with Us—Partner with Us
Want to Know More About Us?
Syracuse Community Choir is more than a choir—we are a family and a movement. Since 1985, we’ve been singing for peace and social justice, using music to unite people across generations, backgrounds, and abilities. Through our shared voices, we create a welcoming space where everyone belongs.
Click on the ‘+” button below to open each section to learn more about the Syracuse Community Choir.
Our Mission
A Place for Every Voice
At our core, we are dedicated to creating a space where every voice can rise in harmony, singing songs that not only sound beautiful but also carry the powerful messages of peace, freedom, and justice.
Our goal is to bring this message into the wider community, where they can ignite inspiration and fuel the desire for a better world. Together, we are building a safe and inclusive community where everyone is welcome to express themselves, share in the joy of music, and support one another.
We believe in the simple yet profound joys of making music together — sounding good, having fun, and above all, loving each other and the world we all share.
The Syracuse Community Choir aims to provide an opportunity for all people to sing music that:
- Promotes peace, freedom, and justice
- Addresses issues of oppression such as ableism, racism, sexism, and LGBTQ+ discrimination
- Provides inspiration for changing the world
- Perform and promote this music in the greater community
- Build a safe and inclusive community
- Sound good, have fun, and love each other and the world
Choir Highlights
- 40 years of music, activism, and community-building
- Choir includes: Adult Choir, Teen Choir (ages 13-19), and Youth Choir (ages 5-12)
- More than 130 concerts performed, uplifting voices for social justice
- 60-100 singers from diverse backgrounds, ages, and abilities
- Pete Seeger sold out concert at the Landmark Theatre in January 2003
- Annual MLK Jr. Dinner at Syracuse University
- MOSAIC Collective – A multidisciplinary cross-cultural art collaboration with the Paul Robeson Performing Art Center, Syracuse Vocal Ensemble, Dance Theater of Syracuse, and Syracuse Community Choir
Key Community Partners
- Onondaga Nation
- Paul Robeson Performing Arts Company
- CNY Arts, Inc.
- Grace Episcopal Church
- St. Paul’s Syracuse, the Downtown Episcopal Church
- Syracuse Peace Council
- Syracuse Cultural Workers
Past Artists Collaborations
- Gregory Sheppard (Syracuse Opera)
- Theresa Bear Fox (Mohawk Recording Artist)
- Joe Driscoll, Signature Soul,
- Jackie Warren-Moore
- Curtis Waterman (Onondaga)
- Danan Tsan (former Creative Director, Syracuse Opera).
Recognition
1994 – Peace Action of CNY honors Karen Mihalyi for her Compassion and Commitment
1999 – Jowonio Excellence in Inclusion Award
2024 – Karen Mihalyi, SCC Founder and Executive Director: 2024 New York State Woman of Distinction Award for NYS Senate District 48
People's Peace Awards
At each Winter Solstice Concert, we recognize….
here are some of our most recent recipients:
- 2018 Joe Heath, Esq: started on the Attica defense team and spent a large part of his life as chief counsel for the Onondaga Nation.
- 2019 Clifford Ryan: After his son was killed, he founded “The OGs against Violence”, walking the streets, often putting his body in the middle of conflicts.
- 2020 Yusuf Abdul-Qadir: ACLU staff, fiery brilliant speaker and organizer who worked with Black Lives Matter organizing a campaign to change the police culture
- 2021 Jackie Warren-Moore: Jackie died in early 2021, City wanted to declare her the poet laureate of the City. We gave her the Peace Award and the City Laureate award at the same time.
- 2022 (ACTS) Alliance of Communities Transforming Syracuse
- 2023 Emily NaPier Singletary and Derek Singletary: Co-founders and Executive Directors of Unchained, whose mission is to dismantle the carceral state and the prison industrial complex.
- 2024 Urban Delights Youth Farm Stand (in honor of Evan Weissman): Established by Jubilee Homes, they have worked to revitalize Syracuse’s Southwest side since 1984.
Celebrating 40 Years of Music, Community & Connection
This year marks a milestone for the Syracuse Community Choir—our 40th anniversary season! Throughout the year, we will host special events and concerts that honor our history, celebrate our future, and provide unique opportunities for community engagement and sponsorship.
Our first concert of the season will be the 2025 Summer Concert: All My Relations on Sunday, June 1, at the Onondaga Nation School.
Join us. Celebrate with us. Make a lasting impact. We invite you to be part of our milestone season.
Become a Partner Today and help ensure that every voice has a place.
Image: Stitched with love —our Winter Solstice Quilt is a reflection of community, collaboration, and the shared voices that make Syracuse Community Choir a home for all.