Octavo Singers
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**A choral tradition since 1933!** Octavo Singers is a choral tradition that began during the Depression. They sang for fun, but decided to give public concerts.
In the early 1930's, the Schenectady Recreation Department, with WPA funds, promoted low-cost recreation, including choral groups which met at several community schools. Directed by a young music teacher, Gordon Mason, the groups sang just for fun. When the WPA funds ran out, some of the singers, wishing to continue, founded the Octavo Singers. At first, they took a collection during the concerts,
05/04/2026
Looking ahead already to our next concert season! JOIN OUR MAILING LIST to stay in the loop on the details as they develop: http://eepurl.com/dKf_p6
Come to St. John the Evangelist Church in Schenectady to hear two beautiful works! Details at octavosingers.org/upcoming.
04/23/2026
A few scenes from last night's rehearsal ... Come see us on Sunday at the beautiful St. John the Evangelist Church in Schenectady! octavosingers.org/upcoming
04/20/2026
It's not too late to get tickets!! Pairing the radiant Schicksalslied with the rarely heard The Cloud Messenger, this program explores longing, destiny, and the human search for connection beyond ourselves. While Brahms’ masterpiece is beloved, Holst’s sweeping choral epic is a true hidden gem—an extraordinary work that will be new to most audiences. Tickets and info: octavosingers.org/upcoming
04/14/2026
LISTEN! ▶️ Artistic Director Andrew Burger and President Diane Deacon sat down with Classical WMHT's Rob Brown to provide a preview of our upcoming Spring concert.
Octavo Singers Spring Concert Artistic Director Andrew Burger and President Diane Deacon preview the upcoming Octavo Singers Spring Concert
03/14/2026
Pairing the radiant Schicksalslied with the rarely heard The Cloud Messenger, this program explores longing, destiny, and the human search for connection beyond ourselves. While Brahms’ masterpiece is beloved, Holst’s sweeping choral epic is a true hidden gem—an extraordinary work that will be new to most audiences.
🎟 Info and Tickets: octavosingers.org/upcoming.
01/21/2026
Go see our SSSO friends, some of our concert soloists, and our own Andrew Burger in this thrilling new opera this Sunday!
12/28/2025
We are currently welcoming new members for our April 26 concert! While all sections are open, we are especially looking for tenors and basses to balance out our sound.
If you’ve been looking for a creative outlet, a way to meet new people, or just a reason to sing your heart out, this is it. No scary auditions—just show up and find your spot!
Find all the details at octavosingers.org/join
12/13/2025
Its TODAY! Tickets will be available at the door starting at 2 p.m.!
12/11/2025
If you're coming to our concert this weekend, check out this custom interactive map showing available lots on the Union College campus near the Memorial Chapel. It also shows the lot at the corner of Nott and Seward, from which a shuttle will take concert-goers directly to and from the Chapel. ... It's not too late to get tickets: octavosingers.org/upcoming!
Union College – Octavos Concert Parking - Google My Maps Parking is available in several lots near the Memorial Chapel and there will be a shuttle to take concert-goers directly to the Memorial Chapel from the Nott-Seward parking lot and back.
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PO Box 722
Schenectady, NY
12301