! Holidays at Hendricks—7:30 PM

Hendricks Chapel and the Setnor School of Music at Syracuse University invite students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members to “Holidays at Hendricks,” an ongoing tradition celebrating the sounds of the season. The concert is anchored by the Hendricks Chapel Choir under the artistic direction of José “Peppie” Calvar.

Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026, at Hendricks Chapel:
- 4:30–6 p.m. — sold out
- 7:30–9 p.m. — sold out
- A waitlist is available.

The performances are free and open to the public. Complimentary in-person tickets can be reserved for specific seats through the Student Box Office. Doors open 30 minutes before each concert.

A recorded virtual concert will premiere Dec. 17, 2026, at 7 p.m. EST. Registration is required to receive the link and begins Thursday, Nov. 5, at 12 p.m. Registration is required for all events.

Performers include the Hendricks Chapel Choir, Syracuse University Symphony Orchestra, Syracuse University Singers, Concert Choir and Vox Salina, Aaron RaPray, Hendricks Chapel Organ Scholar, and the Morton Schiff Jazz Ensemble. Syracuse University’s vocal jazz ensemble Orange Collective will perform exclusively on the online broadcast.

Musical selections include “O Come All Ye Faithful,” arranged by Stephen Strite and orchestrated by Calvar, with audience participation; the world premiere of “Find Me In This Place” by Sarina Bachleitner, instructor of jazz piano in the Setnor School of Music; and other selections.

Parking is free and available on a first-come, first-served basis in Irving Garage, Hillside Lot and the College Place lot. For accessible parking or more information, call Hendricks Chapel at 315.443.2901 or email [email protected].

CART, ASL interpretation and AIRA will be provided at in-person concerts. The virtual concert will include captioning. To request accommodations, call 315.443.2901 or email [email protected].

Hendricks Chapel, 121 Crouse Drive, Syracuse, NY 13244.

For more information, email [email protected].