Welcome to the Spring 2020 season of concerts for the voice. Here you will find student and faculty voice recitals, choral concerts, music theatre and opera productions. The vocal program is led by Jenny Bent, Director of Choral Activities, and Lynne Morrow, Director of Opera and Music Theatre.
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Vocal Repertory Recital: Happy Songs
This midterm recital—SSU singers’ first opportunity to perform for an audience this fall—will treat listeners to the lighter side of song. Performers will flex their muscles of humor and whimsy, showcasing witty patter, comedic physicality, and wistful lyricism. Happy Songs will provide the perfect midday fall escape from worry and care, and performers and audience alike will leave the performance with a smile on their lips and a song in their hearts.
Health and Safety for the 2021-22 Season
Beginning September 20, 2021, we will be implementing the following safety...View Event Details
Friday, November 5, 2021
Sonoma State University Concert Choir and SonoVoce- Let My Love Be Heard
Sonoma State University’s Concert Choir and SonoVoce present Let My Love Be Heard , a program of choral works that ponder facets of life and love by composers such as Josquin des Prez, Thomas Morley, Leonardo Leo, William Schuman, and Jake Runestad and will feature the premiere of SonoVoce’s spring 2021 virtual performance of Alex Freeman’s Calle Sin Nombre .
Health and Safety for the 2021-22 Season
Beginning September 20, 2021, we will be implementing the following safety procedures for the 2021-22 Season.
Masks are required when...View Event DetailsFriday, November 12, 2021
2021 Sonoma State University November Choral Festival
The SSU Choral Festival is full, and we are no longer accepting new registrations.
The 2021 Sonoma State University Choral Festival will be held Friday, November 12 in Weill Hall. The festival is open to high school and junior college choirs. Please make sure to register on our Google Form .
Registration Fee
The registration fee is $150 per chorus. Checks should be payable to Sonoma State University and must be received by Friday, October 22nd.
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Music Theatre Scenes
Music Theatre Scenes Digital Program
Health and Safety for the 2021-22 Season
Beginning September 20, 2021, we will be implementing the following safety procedures for the 2021-22 Season.
Masks are required when indoors for everyone. All audience members will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or a negative COVID-19 test, for indoor seating at the Green Music Center.This includes audience members of all ages. For more information about our health and safety guidelines...View Event Details
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Opera Scenes: OPERA IS EVERYWHERE
This fall, Opera Scenes students will choose their favorite song, which can be in any genre or style, and prepare it musically and with attention to its context, lyrics, themes, and anything else of performance import or that makes it a favorite. After these songs are chosen, we will find operatic repertoire that incorporates themes, stylistic elements, or other commonalities with these favorite songs and weave them into a staged program of around 70 minutes. This piece will include dialogue created by the class, and will be staged in a way that teaches basic stagecraft, acting, and the ability to...View Event Details
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Vocal Repertory Recital: Source Songs
For their final semester performance, the SSU singers will explore their past, their families, and the music that is woven into the fabric of their lives. Reflecting on the source of their identities, singers will choose songs that have deep personal meaning and express them best, both their current selves and as part of their lineage over time. The audience will get to know the performers in an intimate and fascinating way over the course of this evening, and all will reflect on their shared humanity and musical source.
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Pirates of Penzance- VIRTUAL
This performance will be shown virtually via live-stream due to new COVID-19 restrictions.
Don’t miss raucous pirates, bumbling police, and irrepressible sisters, clashing, chasing, and romancing on the shores of Penzance. A wily major general, a hapless sergeant, and a tempestuous pirate couple fight over an innocent young lad with an unfortunate birthday. Sparkling familiar tunes abound in this modern and gorgeous new production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s masterpiece.View Event Details
Sunday, February 13, 2022
Pirates of Penzance
Don’t miss raucous pirates, bumbling police, and irrepressible sisters, clashing, chasing, and romancing on the shores of Penzance. A wily major general, a hapless sergeant, and a tempestuous pirate couple fight over an innocent young lad with an unfortunate birthday. Sparkling familiar tunes abound in this modern and gorgeous new production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s masterpiece.View Event Details
Friday, February 18, 2022
Pirates of Penzance
Don’t miss raucous pirates, bumbling police, and irrepressible sisters, clashing, chasing, and romancing on the shores of Penzance. A wily major general, a hapless sergeant, and a tempestuous pirate couple fight over an innocent young lad with an unfortunate birthday. Sparkling familiar tunes abound in this modern and gorgeous new production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s masterpiece.View Event Details
Saturday, February 19, 2022
Pirates of Penzance
Don’t miss raucous pirates, bumbling police, and irrepressible sisters, clashing, chasing, and romancing on the shores of Penzance. A wily major general, a hapless sergeant, and a tempestuous pirate couple fight over an innocent young lad with an unfortunate birthday. Sparkling familiar tunes abound in this modern and gorgeous new production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s masterpiece.View Event Details