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Led by Music Director Kent Tritle, MUSICA SACRA creates definitive, professional, choral performances of the highest caliber for the widest possible audience.

Founded in 1964. Since its founding in 1964 by conductor Richard Westenburg, the mission of MUSICA SACRA has been to create definitive, professional, choral performances of the highest caliber for the widest possible audience. It supports its mission by presenting concerts, recording, commissioning and performing new choral works, and educating audiences, students, and the general public in the ap

preciation and history of choral music. The story of MUSICA SACRA, the longest continuously performing professional chorus in New York City, is the story of a dazzling past, a thriving present, and a vibrant future. It’s a tale of four decades of brilliance, every performance filled with new discoveries; profound statements made simply and elegantly. Whether a performance of the great choral masters of the past or the contemporary repertoire of today, MUSICA SACRA stands alone in its ability to positively change one’s perception of choral singing forever.

03/06/2026

A sneak peek of Wayne Oquin’s Alleluia from today’s rehearsal. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening featuring this work and the world premiere of Wayne Oquin’s dramatic oratorio “On the Words of Walt Whitman.” Grab your tickets before they’re gone!

02/26/2026

Music Director Kent Tritle is joined by composer Wayne Oquin, featured on our season finale this month. Musica Sacra performs Wayne’s “O Magnum Mysterium,” “Alleluia,” and “Sure on this shining night,” plus the world premiere of “On the Words of Walt Whitman” featuring two phenomenal soloists, soprano Susanna Phillips and baritone John Moore.

Hear from Kent and Wayne about what to expect at the concert, and make sure to secure your seats if you haven’t already!

WHEN: Wednesday, March 11 at 7 PM
WHERE: St. Bartholomew’s Church
TICKETS at link in bio

02/24/2026

Walt Whitman, considered one of the most influential American poets and one of the most significant figures of the 19th century, is often called the “father of free verse” due to his style of writing. He is famous for his self-published poetry collection, "Leaves of Grass". Born on Long Island in 1855, Whitman grew up in Brooklyn.

During the Civil War, he worked in Washington, DC, where he visited wounded soldiers. Those experiences informed the poetry in his later publication, "Drum-Taps", which includes his elegy for President Abraham Lincoln, “When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom’d.” As his health declined, Whitman moved to Camden, New Jersey, where he eventually died at age 72. A public funeral was held with an attendance of over 1,000. His legacy lives on to this day, inspiring artists around the world.

Musica Sacra concludes its 25-26 season with the world premiere of Wayne Oquin’s “On the Words of Walt Whitman” for soloists, chorus and chamber orchestra, with Susanna Phillips and John Moore. Oquin’s cantata spans the totality of Walt Whitman’s poetry - from the iconic “Song of Myself” to lesser-known gems written later in the poet’s life.

Experience Wayne Oquin’s homage to Walt Whitman. Get tickets today!

WHEN: Wednesday, March 11 at 7 PM
WHERE: St. Bartholomew’s Church
TICKETS: https://musicasacrany.com/mar-11-oquin-and-shaw/

02/20/2026

Who is Caroline Shaw, one of the composers featured on our March 11 concert?

Caroline Shaw is a musician who moves among roles, genres, and mediums, trying to imagine a world of sound that has never been heard before but has always existed. She works often in collaboration with others, as producer, composer, violinist, and vocalist.

Shaw is the recipient of the Pulitzer Prize in Music, an honorary doctorate from Yale, four Grammys, and a Thomas J. Watson Fellowship. She has written and produced for iconic artists and ensembles across the musical spectrum, including Rosalía, Renée Fleming, Yo-Yo Ma, Tiler Peck, Nas, Kanye West, the LA Phil, the NY Phil, and others.

Current touring projects include shows with Sō Percussion, Ringdown, Attacca Quartet, Roomful of Teeth, Graveyards & Gardens, Gabriel Kahane, and Kamus Quartet.

Come experience Caroline Shaw’s “Entr’acte” for string quartet at Musica Sacra’s season-concluding concert this spring. Tickets are available now!

WHEN: Wednesday, March 11 at 7 PM
WHERE: St. Bartholomew’s Church
TICKETS: https://musicasacrany.com/mar-11-oquin-and-shaw/

02/13/2026

Meet the Singers for Oquin and Shaw!

Before this night of new music and world premieres commences on March 11 at St. Bart's, get to know our incredible artists!

Sopranos:
Kendra Berentsen
Meg Dudley
Kathryn McCreary
Elisa Singer Strom
Elizabeth van Os
Katherine Wessinger
Zen Wu

Altos:
Alison Cheeseman
Hai-Ting Chinn
Rocky Duval
Jonathan May
Heather Petrie
Mary Rice
Kirsten Sollek

Tenors:
Garrett Eucker
John Kawa
Chad Kranak
Trevor Scott
Eric Sorrels
Michael Steinberger
Tyler Tejada

Basses:
Joseph Beutel
Anicet Castel
Dominic Inferrera
Thomas McCargar
Steven Moore
José Pietri-Coimbre
Christopher Seefeldt

Join Musica Sacra as we conclude our 2025-26 season with the world premiere of Wayne Oquin’s “On the Words of Walt Whitman”, a sweeping new cantata inspired by Whitman’s iconic and intimate poems. With the fantastic Susanna Phillips and John Michael Moore as soloists, this is a premiere you definitely don’t want to miss.

Oquin and Shaw takes place on Wednesday, March 11th at 7:00 PM

Tickets available now by visiting https://musicasacrany.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/ #/instances/a03Un00000TnhMVIAZ

02/06/2026

Coming this March: Oquin and Shaw.

Join Musica Sacra as we conclude our 2025-26 season with the world premiere of Wayne Oquin’s “On the Words of Walt Whitman”, a sweeping new cantata inspired by Whitman’s iconic and intimate poems. With the fantastic Susanna Phillips and John Michael Moore as soloists, this is a premiere you definitely don’t want to miss.

The program also features Caroline Shaw’s “Entr’acte” for string orchestra and Oquin’s luminous a ca****la works, including “O Magnum Mysterium”, “Alleluia”, and “Sure on this shining night”. Maestro Kent Tritle conducts.

WHEN: Wednesday, March 11 at 7 PM
WHERE: St. Bartholomew’s Church
TICKETS: https://musicasacrany.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/ #/instances/a03Un00000TnhMVIAZ

Photo by Brian Hatton Photography

12/31/2025

As the year comes to a close, we invite you to support Musica Sacra and help keep extraordinary choral music alive in our community. Ticket sales cover less than 40% of our season - your gifts make the rest possible.

Every contribution, big or small, helps us continue our tradition of bringing world-class performances to New York audiences. Can we count on you before 2025 ends?

Make a tax-deductible donation today and be part of the future of Musica Sacra: https://musicasacrany.my.salesforce-sites.com/donate/?dfId=a0n1J000016SbhiQAC

Photo by Brian Hatton Photography

12/29/2025

What a December it was! Thank you to everyone who joined us for Classics for Christmas at Carnegie Hall! Massive applause for guest soloists Kathryn Lewek and Mariko Anraku, conductors Michael Sheetz and Kent Tritle, and the Musica Sacra chorus for making the evening unforgettable.

We can’t wait to share more music with you in 2026 as our concert season continues.

Photos by Brian Hatton Photography

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at Musica Sacra! Wishing you and your loved ones a season filled with joy, health, and lots of music. We’re looking forward to sharing more beautiful performances with you in the New Year!

Photo by Brian Hatton Photography

12/10/2025

Meet the Singers for Classics for Christmas! Before the festivities commence on Dec. 17 at Carnegie Hall, get to know our incredible artists!

Sopranos:
Halley Gilbert
Rachel Doehring Jackson
Linda Jones
Adrienne Lotto
Elisa Singer Strom
Katherine Wessinger
Elizabeth Van Os

Altos:
Alison Cheeseman
Tracy Cowart
Rocky Duval
Katie Geissinger
Clifton Massey
Jonathan May

Tenors:
Nicholas Prior
John Kawa
Eric Sorrels
Michael Steinberger
Tyler Tejada

Bass:
Joseph Beutel
Anicet Castel
Oliver Holt
Andrew Jurden
Thomas McCargar
Nathaniel Sullivan

Experience the magic of the holidays as the Musica Sacra chorus performs excerpts from Handel's Messiah alongside choral selections from Bach's Mass in B Minor and Rachmaninoff's Vespers, plus works by Corelli, Poulenc, Helena Paish, and Thompson.

Classics for Christmas takes place on Wednesday, December 17 at 7:30 PM

Tickets available now by visiting https://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2025/12/17/Musica-Sacra-0730PM

12/05/2025

Maestro Kent Tritle and internationally acclaimed soprano Kathryn Lewek invite you to our upcoming Classics for Christmas concert at Carnegie Hall! Hear what she’s most excited to perform on the concert and be sure to join us for a magical evening of festive music on December 17.

WHEN: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
WHERE: Carnegie Hall
TICKETS: https://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2025/12/17/Musica-Sacra-0730PM

12/02/2025

This , help make sure choral music thrives! Your support makes concerts like this season’s SurRound III, Classics for Christmas, and Oquin and Shaw possible — bringing memorable performances, from timeless classics to bold new works, to life.

Every gift matters. Donate today and be part of the music!

Give now: https://musicasacrany.my.salesforce-sites.com/donate/?dfId=a0n1J000016SbhiQAC

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Tuesday	11am - 5pm
Wednesday	11am - 5pm
Thursday	11am - 5pm
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