Rochester Oratorio Society

10/08/2026

takes us back to 2015...or is it 1975?

In 2015, ROS celebrated its 70th anniversary with a '70s-themed bash at , complete with music, dancing, and tons of fun. Were you there? What was your favorite moment?

10/07/2026

See Adiemus live at Hochstein Performance Hall on October 30, 2026 at 7:30 PM. Featuring the Rochester Oratorio Symphonic Chorus and Orchestra Chorale, , Sankofa African Dance & Drum Ensemble and more!

Details and tickets at rossings.org/events

10/07/2026

What does Adiemus sound like? Here’s just one movement, but there is so much more! Come experience this thrilling work live on October 30th with ROS.

10/07/2026

Be honest - which one are you?

And Ds, yes, we do have a pencil you can borrow 😉

This one happens to be from Musicfolder.com (not sponsored) and features by Sir Karl Jenkins

10/06/2026

Be heard by some of the best in the business!

The Rochester Oratorio Society is pleased to announce that the following external reviewers have signed on to listen to all finalists for potential professional engagements:

James Barry
Vice President for Artistic Planning and Operations, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra

Brainerd Blyden-Taylor
Founding Artistic Director, Nathaniel Dett Chorale of Toronto

Ben Byung-Hyung Rhee
Music Director, Camerata New Jersey

Joshua Conyers
Assistant Professor of Voice, Eastman School of Music

James C. Harwood
Harwood Management Group

Stephanie Havey
Artistic Director, Finger Lakes Opera

Stefanos Koroneos
General and Artistic Director, Teatro Grattacielo

Daniel Welch
Opera Division Manager, New Classical Artist Management

Apply by October 18, 2026 at the link in our bio.

10/05/2026

One Minute Music History with ROS!

Adiemus is a fascinating piece of choral music, learn all about it in just one minute.

Interested in hearing it for yourself? Click the link in our bio to see Adiemus live.



Greater Rochester Choral Consortium

10/03/2026

Meet the Judges of the 2026 Rochester International Vocal Competition!

Evans Mirageas
Evans Mirageas is The Harry T. Wilks Artistic Director of Cincinnati Opera. Widely considered one of the most talented and respected artistic leaders in the classical music industry today, Mirageas has a broad range of experience in both opera and symphonic music, as well as a long history of successful partnerships with many of the world’s leading singers and conductors. Opera News magazine listed Mirageas among its “25 Most Powerful Names in U.S. Opera”.

Daniel Wolfsbauer
Daniel Wolfsbauer is a graduate of the University of Vienna, where he received his Master’s Degree in Law (Magisterium), and of Vienna’s University of Music and Performing Arts, where he earned his Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) degree in Cultural Management. Since 2000, he has been the Artistic Director of the Music Society LA PRIMA VOLTA, which presents music rarely heard in Vienna in a diverse series of concerts (composer portraits, operas in concert). He frequently gives lectures and is invited to sit in juries for international singing competitions and master classes. Daniel is also a founder of Artists’ Management begun in 1999, and is dedicated to developing the careers of young opera singers while simultaneously managing the careers of established artists. The agency is licensed to negotiate contracts of fixed employment as well as guest engagements.

Eric Townell
Maestro Eric Townell is an experienced and creative conductor of operatic, orchestral and choral repertoire from the Baroque period through the 21st Century. Since joining the Rochester Oratorio Society in 2006, he has led the ROS in subscription concerts, regional outreach performances, live radio broadcasts, a televised concert, collaborative concerts with the region’s leading arts organizations, a concert tour to Eastern Europe and an award-winning tour to Beijing and Shanghai for the 2008 Olympic Cultural Festival.

Be heard by this world-renowned slate of judges by applying for RIVC by October 18, 2026, at rossings.org/competitions.

10/02/2026

Curious about our October 30th concert, "Adiemus: Songs of Sanctuary?"

HINT: You might recognize the main tune expanded from a commission by Delta Airlines for a '90s ad, becoming world famous!

“Adiemus” receives its regional premiere in Rochester’s own Sanctuary City

09/30/2026

Oct. 15 is the LAST DAY to purchase your discounted season tickets! Don't wait to save!

Purchase here: https://rochesteroratoriosociety.thundertix.com/season_passes/8015/summary

09/20/2026

Season Tickets On Sale Now!

Join ROS for our incredible 2026-2027 season with the best deal available on season tickets now through October 1, 2026.

This season features:
Adiemus: Songs of Sanctuary | October 30, 2026
Holiday Warmth and Cheer | December 18, 2026
Passion Music | March 12, 2027
A Jubilee of Psalms | May 7, 2027

All concerts will take place at 7:30 PM at Hochstein Performance Hall.

More information and tickets at rossings.org (link in our bio).

Greater Rochester Choral Consortium