The York Symphony Chorus
The York Symphony Chorus debuted on March 17, 1959, fifteen years after Mary Sieker started planting seeds for the group within the local music community. The first performance included 113 voices singing "The Messiah" on the 250th anniversary of Handel’s death. The present chorus is approzimately 100 voices strong, with members representing a wide range of occupations and ages.
Auditions for new members are held twice a year. Persons wanting information concerning auditions may contact Donna Snyder at 717-428-1558. Rehearsals are held weekly from September through May.

The York Symphony Chorus 2010-2011 Performances:

Sunday, December 12, 2010 at 3:00 PM
Holiday Concert
Location: The First Presbyterian Church York
Information and ticket sales for this concert may be obtained by contacting: ysctickets@aol.com. PLEASE do not contact the Strand Ticket Office for tickets to this concert.

Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 8:00 PM
Masterworks IV
"Czech It Out"
Concert with the York Symphony Orchestra and soloists Laura Heydt-Adams, Gwendolyn Bowers, Christopher Waite and Michael Anderson 
Location: Strand Capitol

The York Symphony Chamber Singers
The York Symphony Chamber Singers were formed in 1982 by Mr. Ronald Dietz. His goal was to bring the finest in choral music to the greater York Community. Members of the Chamber Singers are selected by audition and are also members of the York Symphony Chorus. Dr. Robert Hart Baker presently serves as the Artistic Director of the Chamber Singers.

In their twenty-five years, the Chamber Singers have presented a musical repertoire that encompasses sacred and secular music from all types, styles and periods. The group has performed locally as well as in such varied locations as St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York, historic Bruton Parish Church in Colonial Williamsburg, historic St. Paul’s Church in Petersburg, Virginia, the National Institutes of Health, Longwood Gardens, Mystic Seaport, St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Long Island and Washington National Cathedral. They have been featured with various artists from Peabody Conservatory, Cantate Carlisle, The York Oratorio Society and the York Symphony Orchestra and Chorus.

The singers have made a commitment to include in their programs a substantial portion of music arising from our rich American heritage. Most of their selections are performed a capella.

For information on the Chamber Singers or engaging the group, call the YSO office at (717)812-0717.