From beautiful melodies to vibrant rhythmic energy, Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms came to life at Carnegie Hall on Saturday, May 9, 2026! 🎶✨
Featuring countertenor Zabriel Rivers and led by Rick Hoffenberg, this exciting performance brought together the New England Symphonic Ensemble and participating choruses:
- Texas State University Alumni Choir, United States (Lynn Brinckmeyer, Director)
- Marywood University Concert Choir, Scranton, PA (Rick Hoffenberg, Director)
- Pompton Lakes High School Concert Choir, Pompton Lakes, NJ (Christopher Nappa, Director)
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✨Live from Carnegie Hall, the world premiere of Psalmos by Mark Hayes, conducted by the composer himself, featuring the New England Symphonic Ensemble and participating choruses.
🎶Commissioned by MidAmerica Productions and Peter Tiboris, founder, in recognition of his contributions to the fields of choral music education and performances on the world’s greatest stages.
✨ Participating Choruses:
Rio Lindo Adventist Academy Chorale, Healdsburg, CA (Whitney Weems, Director)
Marshall Community Chorus, Marshall, MO (Ron Sayer, Director)
Westminster Choir – First Presbyterian Church of San Diego, San Diego, CA (Rodney Girvin, Director)
NH Seacoast Choir, Dover, NH (Sandi Potter, Director)
Continuo Arts Symphonic Chorus, Summit, NJ (Candace Wicke, Director)
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🎉 Bravo to Melanie Soule, Neosho High School Choir and the New England Symphonic Ensemble for their thrilling performance of Dreamweaver by Ola Gjeilo, live at Carnegie Hall. 🎶
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Bravissimo! 👏✨ What an epic moment at Carnegie Hall—the electrifying final moments of John Rutter’s Gloria filled the hall with breathtaking energy! 🎶
Under the direction of Jonathan Souza, and featuring the New England Symphonic Ensemble, these incredible ensembles delivered a powerful, soaring finish you won’t forget:
• South Bay Singers (Morgan Hill, CA)
• Gilroy High School Choral Ensembles (Gilroy, CA)
• Six Rivers Choral Artists (Humboldt County, CA)
A truly unforgettable performance—bravo to all!! 🙌 🎵
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✨ A truly beautiful and moving performance of Serenade to Music by Ralph Vaughan Williams at Carnegie Hall on Saturday, March 21.
Under the baton of Steven Zopfi, and featuring the radiant soprano Barbee Monk, this performance brought warmth, elegance, and lyrical beauty to the stage. The New England Symphonic Ensemble along with combined voices of the University of Puget Sound Adelphian Concert Choir, Shepherd University Masterworks Chorale, Portland Symphonic Choir, and St. Malachy’s–The Actors Chapel Choir created a rich and expressive performance. 🎶✨
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👏 Congratulations to all the wonderful performers on a beautiful performance of By Night by Elaine Hagenberg (@elainehagenberg )at Carnegie Hall on March 21!
Conducted by Matthew Chi Lee, the performance featured the New England Symphonic Ensemble and the John P. Stevens High School A Cappella Ensemble (Edison, NJ) on the Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage.
Bravi tutti! 🎶
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From Carnegie Hall on Saturday, March 14, featuring Illuminare by Elaine Hagenberg ✨
Conducted by Kyle Zeuch, this inspiring performance featured the New England Symphonic Ensemble alongside singers from Cheyenne Capital Chorale (WY), Lebanon Valley College Choirs (PA), Harrisburg Choral Society (PA), and Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School (NY) 🎶
Congratulations on a beautiful performance! 👏👏
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✨ #TBT to May 11, 2025 at Carnegie Hall ✨ Antonio Vivaldi’s Magnificat, RV 610 filled the hall with brilliance in this unforgettable afternoon performance. 🎶
Led by Francis Cathlina and performed by the New England Symphonic Ensemble alongside an outstanding collaboration of choirs:
• Brighton High School Choir (Brighton, TN) • Chattanooga Symphony and Opera Chorus (Chattanooga, TN) • Choral Arts of Chattanooga (Chattanooga, TN) • Cantare of LaGuardia High School for the Performing Arts (New York, NY) • Memphis Central High School Concert Singers (Memphis, TN) • Milan Special School District (Milan, TN)
• Cantare of LaGuardia High School for the Performing Arts (New York, NY)
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Songs of Healing and Hope by R. Kevin Boesiger (Live at Carnegie Hall)
#TBT to June 23, 2024 Performed by the composer, the New England Symphonic Ensemble, and outstanding participating choruses
• Avery Church Choir, Bellevue, NE (Don Torbett, Director)
• Covenant Presbyterian Church, Omaha, NE (R. Kevin Boesiger, Director)
• Don Krudop Alumni Singers, Hampton Roads, VA (Don Krudop, Director)
• Virginia Beach Chorale, Virginia Beach, VA (Don Krudop, Director)
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Elaine Hagenberg’s Illuminare (Live at Carnegie Hall) | Music of Light & Hope ✨
As the Advent and Christmas season unfolds, we’re revisiting a luminous moment from June 29, 2025 at Carnegie Hall — Elaine Hagenberg’s Illuminare, a work centered on light, peace, and renewal. 🎶
Led by Clement Cano, the New England Symphonic Ensemble was joined by a powerful combined chorus of singers from across the U.S. and Canada
• Cantabella Children’s Chorus (Pleasanton, CA)
• St. Justin’s Choir (Santa Clara, CA)
• Hillbrook School Choir (San Jose, CA)
• Durham Community Chorale (Durham, NC)
• Evergreen Chorale & Wellshire Sanctuary Choir (CO)
• Lilly Chorus (Indianapolis, IN)
• The Lighthouse Ensemble (West Vancouver, BC, Canada)
• Selvey Studios Ensemble (Santa Monica, CA)
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Bach’s Magnificat in D Major, BWV 243 (Live at Carnegie Hall) | Advent & Holiday Classics ✨
As we enter the Advent and holiday season, we’re looking back at a radiant June 7, 2025 Carnegie Hall performance of Bach’s Magnificat — a jubilant work often featured in Christmas celebrations. 🎄🎶
Led by Matthew Myers, the New England Symphonic Ensemble was joined by: • Palouse Choral Society – Pullman, WA (Matthew Myers, Director) • Washington State University Choirs – Pullman, WA (Matthew Myers, Director) • Valdosta State University Choir Alumni – Valdosta, GA (Clell E. Wright, Director)
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