Syracuse University invites students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members to “Holidays at Hendricks,” which will include two in-person performances in Hendricks Chapel and a recorded virtual concert.

On Sunday, Dec. 7, two performances will take place in Hendricks Chapel at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. These performances are free and open to the public. The recorded virtual concert will premiere on Thursday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m. EST.

In-Person Show Ticket Details

Tickets for in-person programs are required and will be available through the Student Box Office, where guests will be able to reserve specific, individual seats.  Within this convenient digital platform, individuals will be prompted to create an account, select their seats and receive their digital tickets. Registration will open on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at noon EST.

Virtual Show Registration Details

To receive the link, you must register for the virtual show, which will premiere on Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. EST.  Registration will be available as of noon EST on Wednesday, Nov. 12. The virtual show will include the recorded concert and notes from the directors.

2025 Holidays at Hendricks Event Details

An ongoing tradition hosted by Hendricks Chapel and the Setnor School of Music in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, “Holidays at Hendricks” celebrates the sounds of the season and is anchored by the Hendricks Chapel Choir and its director José “Peppie” Calvar, professor of applied music and performance and director of choral activities in the Setnor School of Music.

The student-centered concert features performances from:

• The Hendricks Chapel Choir under the direction of Calvar;
• The Syracuse University Symphony Orchestra, directed by James Tapia, associate professor of applied music and performance in the Setnor School of Music;
• The international award-winning Syracuse University Singers, under the direction of John Warren, professor of applied music and performance and director of the Setnor School of Music;
• Concert Choir and Crouse Chorale directed by Calvar and Kyra Stahr, respectively;
• Student organists and Anne Laver, associate professor of applied music and performance and University organist;  and
• The Morton Schiff Jazz Ensemble, directed by John Coggiola, associate professor of music education in the Setnor School of Music and the School of Education.

Musical selections this year include: “Christmas Exhilaration” by Sean O’Loughlin; a jazz setting of “S’vivon” arranged by Robert Applebaum and orchestrated by Calvar; “Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!” and many others.

Complimentary parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis in Irving Garage, Hillside Lot and the College Place lot. Those who require accessible parking or would like more information about the event may call Hendricks Chapel at 315.443.2901 or email chapel@syr.edu.

Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART), American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and AIRA will be provided at the in-person concerts. Captioning will be provided at the virtual concert. Doors to Hendricks Chapel will open 30 minutes prior to each concert start time.