New ‘Holidays at Hendricks’ Concert Tickets Will Be Available Nov. 18
ӽ University invites students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members to “” on Sunday, Dec. 8 in Hendricks Chapel, to experience one of the most popular concerts of the calendar year. New this year, due to the concert’s growing popularity and limited seating in the Chapel, to reserve your seats for the free, in-person concert, tickets are required for Holidays at Hendricks and will be made available beginning on Monday, Nov. 18 at noon EST.
The two in-person performances will take place on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel, while the recorded virtual concert will premiere on Thursday, Dec. 19, at 7 p.m. EST.
New and Important In-Person Concert Ticket Details
- Complimentary tickets for the in-person Holidays at Hendricks shows can be ordered from the , beginning at noon EST on Nov. 18;
- All guests will be invited to reserve specific seats in Hendricks Chapel;
- Through this new digital platform, guests will be prompted to create an account, select individual seats and then receive their digital tickets. While tickets will not be made available until Nov. 18, guests can create an account at any time through the Student Box Office online.
Virtual Concert Registration Details
- Registration for the Thursday, Dec. 19, world premiere virtual concert will also be available on Nov. 18 at noon EST;
- Registration is required to receive the link to the YouTube premiere;
- Visit the .
An ongoing tradition hosted by and the in the , “Holidays at Hendricks” celebrates the sounds of the season and is anchored by the and its director , professor of applied music and performance and assistant director of choral activities in the Setnor School.
The student-centered concert features performances from:
- ӽ University Symphony Orchestra, directed by James Tapia, associate professor of applied music and performance in the Setnor School;
- The international award-winning ӽ University Singers, under the direction of John Warren, professor of applied music and performance and director of choral activities in the Setnor School, and Concert Choir, under the direction of Wendy Moy, dual assistant professor of music education in the College of Visual and Performing Arts and the ;
- Student organists and University organist Anne Laver on the Hendricks Chapel organ;
- ӽ University’s big band, the Morton Schiff Jazz Ensemble, directed by John Coggiola, associate professor and chair of music education in the Setnor School and the School of Education;
- The World Premiere of “Gloria in Excelsis” from Christmas Cantata, by Peppie Calvar.
Some musical selections for 2024 include “A Christmas Festival,” by Leroy Anderson, “Winter,” by Antonio Vivaldi, a setting of “Joy to the World,” arranged by Taylor Scott Davis and many more.
is free and available on a first-come, first-served basis in Irving Garage, Hillside Lot and the College Place lot. Those who require accessible parking or would like more information about the event may call Hendricks Chapel at 315.443.2901 or email chapel@syr.edu.
Communication Access Realtime Translation, American Sign Language interpretation and AIRA will be provided at the in-person concerts. Captioning will be provided at the virtual concert. Doors to Hendricks Chapel will open 30 minutes prior to each concert start time.
For more information, visit . Hendricks Chapel will also post regular updates about the event through its ,Ի貹.
