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Symphonic Chorus

Choral Ensembles

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The Stanford Symphonic Chorus is a group of approximately 180 students, faculty, staff, and members of the community led by Director of Music and Conductor Stephen Sano. The Chorus generally performs three works a year, one each academic quarter. Each performance typically features a large choral work, and includes other choral or instrumental pieces. See our Performances page for information about past performances.

2024-2025 Season

Fall – Howard Hanson: A Sea Symphony (Symphony No. 7) and Aaaron Copland: Canticle of Freedom with the Peninsula Symphony Orchestra. 
Concerts: Saturday, November 23 at  7:30 PM and Sunday, November 24 at 2:30 PM in Bing Concert Hall.

Winter – Francis Poulenc: Stabat mater with the Stanford Symphony Orchestra.
Concerts: Friday, March 7 at 7:30 PM and Saturday, March 8 at 7:30 PM in Bing Concert Hall.

Spring – Joseph Haydn: Theresienmesse, Hob XII/12
Concert: Saturday, May 10 at 2:30 PM in Bing Concert Hall.

COVID-19 Mitigation Policy

Members of the Stanford Symphonic Chorus must meet Stanford's COVID-19 mitigation policy that states: the university no longer requires – but continues to strongly recommend – COVID vaccinations and boosters. In a change from past practice, masks are highly recommended, but no longer required.  Of course, participants are always welcome to remain masked if desired.