The Binghamton Downtown Singers are pleased to announce that online ticket sales are now available at https://www.downtownsingers.org/tickets for our 40th year Messiah performance. Tickets are $20 per person and may be purchased with a credit card, or by sending a check to:

Binghamton Downtown Singers
PO Box 1143
Binghamton NY 13902-1143

Tickets purchased online with a credit card can be printed immediately.  Tickets purchased online with a check can be printed once the check has cleared.

In addition, one student is admitted free with each ticket purchase, so bring those young people in your life to enjoy this glorious holiday music.

Tickets may also be purchased by leaving a message at 607-875-4371, by emailing tickets@downtownsingers.org, or by contacting any choir member.

We are excited to be able to make many Covid-related requirements now optional for our rehearsals and performances. As a result, we are seeing our singers return in force for our 40th year.  But the more exciting news is that we are seeing a large growth in first-time singers.  They comprise 10% of our current chorus!  New singers have joined each section, and they are excited to sing with us, and to sing the Messiah. 

Here's what some of our new members have to say about joining the choir:

"My mom used to bring me to rehearsals when I was just a baby. Then I started singing The Messiah when I was 9. The DT Singers have been my extended family. This group raised me; giving me love, and a world class music education. I've learned the importance of listening to my neighbors and the importance of my own voice."

"I'm excited to be a part of the Singers; this experience has been like no other musical endeavor I've embarked upon. I'm meeting wonderful people and learning new music at the same time. I'm so blessed to be carrying on this amazing local legacy and I hope my voice, joined with the rest of the Singers, can honor the memory of those who are no longer with us."

"For many years I dreamed of singing the Messiah but had no training (not even in high school!) and thought it unlikely to happen. But with the encouragement of my eldest child I joined the DTS for the Messiah and learned so much. It's an enormous blessing to be part of such a talented and artistic group and I look forward to more seasons to come!"

 

For our 40th year celebration, the Binghamton Downtown Singers wanted to do something special.

While the Board of Directors gathered posters from previous concerts, the idea to invite soloists from past performances was born. Our Principal Artistic Director, Marisa Crabb, contacted several soloists who were thrilled with the idea. Here are some of their responses:

This warms my heart and I'm excited to return to Binghamton! I would be delighted to sing with you all! 

I can’t tell you how much I look forward to singing this wonderful piece with you and the DTS! 

Count me in! I am excited and honored to be a part of this performance. 

Congrats on your 40^th anniversary – such a testament to Alan and to you.

So, as a special treat to kick off our 40th year, our Messiah performance will feature seven soloists, rather than our usual four.  We invite you to come join us to hear these amazing voices once again.

As we celebrate our 40th year, we want to hear your story. Maybe you sang with us years ago and want to share that experience. Maybe you are one of our loyal patrons and have a fond memory of a performance and how it brought the spirit of the season to your heart. Or maybe you're a current member and want to share what performing with the choir means to you.

Whatever your story, we would enjoy having you share it with us so we can share it with others. Please click the link below to go to the entry form.

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