Re:Soundings-A Choral Music Project

Bringing choral music alive by creating a different concert-going experience

Re:Soundings A Choral Music Project is not just a new ensemble; it is a fresh voice in the choral world, committed to breaking down barriers between performers and audiences, and between the old and the new. Through innovative programming, thoughtful use of space, and a willingness to experiment, Re:Soundings invites listeners to experience choral music in ways that are both familiar and strikingly new.

This concert is not just an introduction to Re:Soundings but an invitation to join in a shared exploration of the rich and varied landscape of choral music.

Join us for this inagural concert

Spatial Harmonies
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 @ 7PM
Church of St. Mary the Virgin

145 West 46th Street
New York, NY 10036
Stephen Sands, Music Director

Download the full program > with program notes, text/translations and bios of participants.

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Please note: Due to the movement of singers throughout the space, there can be no late seating.

Re:Soundings made its debut with a program that reimagines the choral concert experience, transforming St. Mary the Virgin in New York City into a space where ancient and contemporary voices resonate together in innovative ways. This inaugural concert not only showcased a wide range of repertoire spanning centuries but also incorporated unique spatial arrangements, improvisational elements, and interactive moments that distinguished it from a conventional choral presentation. The performance space itself played a critical role, with the ensemble’s positioning and movement throughout St. Mary the Virgin enhancing the music’s impact and drawing the audience into the unfolding narrative.

Soprano:
Elizabeth Bates, Marisa Curcio, Linda Jones, Kristin Sands
Alto:
Jonathan May, Devony Smith, Kirsten Sollek, Pamela Terry
Tenor:
Andrew Fuchs, Jonathan Hartwell, Kev Schneider, Gregorio Tanaguchi
Bass
Paul Green-Dennis, Bert Johnson, Jared Swope, Brian Mextorf

Music Director

Stephen Sands

Stephen Sands, a GRAMMY-nominated “crystalline tenor” (Backstage) is a highly sought-after tenor soloist, conductor, and music educator. Stephen conducts Downtown Voices at Trinity Wall Street, which has been hailed for its "incisive, agile strength" (NY Times). He is the Executive Director of the Antioch Chamber Ensemble, overseeing tours and recordings, and managing director of Ensemble Veritas, Harvard University’s professional chorus. Founder of Music in the Somerset Hills, Website > Download Bio >

Leadership

Lee Ryder

Trained as an architect with a love of choral music, this venture is Lee's desire to explore the performance of choral music in a space where the acoustics can enhance the sound and bring a different dimension to the listener.

Amber Evans

Amber’s musical outlets as a singer, conductor and composer are as diverse and varied as the sound worlds, perceivable dimensions and repertoire curated for this choral music endeavour.

Shannon Murphy

Equally at home performing an organ recital, conducting a choir, or teaching, Shannon is fascinated with the opportunity to engage audiences in an aurally choreographed musical experience.

Donate

Help make this unique project possible. Your contributions will make a real difference in our ability to realize these unique choral programs. Your contribution will also support some of New York City's top professional musicians. Re:Soundings is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization and all contributions are deductible to the full extent allowed.

Re:Soundings

A Choral Music Project