San José Symphonic Choir

SEASON 98: RISING

Ordinary People Making Extraordinary Music

The San José Symphonic Choir (SJSC), a volunteer choral organization, has performed masterworks and contemporary pieces in San José and the South Bay Area since its founding in 1924. The Choir typically consists of about 100 singers, and has been under the inspiring leadership of Maestro Leroy Kromm since 1985.

Drama, Passion, and the Beauty of iconic works from Opera's greatest chorus moments -

Operafest! An Afternoon at the Opera

Immerse yourself in the emotion of some of the most exciting Opera Chorus classics. Maestro Anthony Quartuccio leads San José Symphonic Choir and Nova Vista Symphony featuring the exquisite mezzo-soprano Ilaria Sacchi all the way from Bologna, Italy. Ilaria delights with her powerful and expressive voice bringing a wonderful emotional depth through her performances.

Join Us for an unforgettable afternoon at Operafest!

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SJSC is
Ordinary People Making Extraordinary Music
in our 98th Season: Rising

The San José Symphonic Choir has been making music in and for the community since 1924 and now in our 98th Season, we are Rising to the excitement and anticipation of our 100th Season!

What started as a small collection of local volunteer singers is now an impressive group of 100 members – all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds who believe Music is a Basic Need We ALL Have.

So much has changed in our world yet our gift of sharing music, performed Live in Concert with orchestras and remarkable soloists, continues to be very powerful!

Would you consider a contribution to support making live Choral Music accessible, felt and heard – for SJSC to continue as part of the cultural fabric of our home city, San José?

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San José Symphonic Choir is supported, in part, by a Cultural Affairs grant and a Coronavirus Relief Fund grant from the City of San José, a California Small Business Covid 19 Relief grant, and by grants from Silicon Valley Community Foundation and the Peery Foundation, in addition to several corporate sponsors.