Gregory Sheppard, Artistic Director
David Ross, Music Director and Conductor
TUCKER BAPTIST CHURCH
515 OAKWOOD AVENUE, SYRACUSE, NY
F E S T I V A L OF M U S I C
WINTER CONCERT
GEORG PHILIPP TELEMANN
CHRISTMAS CANTATAS
AND
LANGSTON HUGHES
BLACK NATIVITY
NOVEMBER 30, 2025 , 4:00 PM, TUCKER BAPTIST CHURCH, SYRACUSE
ELIOT FISK, GUITAR
WORLD RENOWN CLASSICAL GUITARIST , ELIOT FISK JOINS FESTIVAL OF MUSIC TO PRESENT A SOLO RECITAL IN 2026. THE SPRING DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON.
Solo Artists: Kate LaVerne, cello; Julia Ross, percussion, Sar-Shalom Strong, piano
Images from Young Artists Concert July 22, 2025
Ava Tyler, soprano in rehearsal with Festival Orchestra.
Abigail Feng, cellist rehearsal with Festival Orchestra.
Young Artists Concert audience.
Images from Opening Night
July 15, 2025
Gospel Retrospective
This concert was made possible by the generosity of Mr. Toby Lewis and Wegmans Food Markets.
EXCEPTIONAL YOUNG TALENTS
July 22, 2025
Young Artists Concert
Major Sponsor
Syracuse Friends of Chamber Music
Abby Feng, Cellist
Hudson Brenner, Pianist
Ava Tyler, Soprano
Festival Orchestra
David Ross, Conductor
Syracuse Friends of Chamber Music, Sponsor
July 29, 2025
Celebrating Women Composers
Jessie Montgomery, Diane Jones, Ruth Gipps, Dorothy Rudd Moore, Margaret Brouwer
Julia Ross, Percussion
Kate LeVerne, Cello
Gregory Sheppard, Bass-Baritone Shalom-Strong, Piano
David Ross, Conductor
Winter Concert, November 30 at 4pm
Langston Hughes, Black Nativity and Georg Philipp Telemann Christmas Cantatas
Featuring Katie Weber, Marcia Hagen, Ava Andrews, Sandra Miller, Michael Jones, H. Bernard Alex, Sonya Hines, Mary Carroll, Tucker Baptist Church Choir, John Jay Singers , Charlene Philipps, Mark Muhammad
Gregory Sheppard, bass-baritone sings King Balthazar in AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS this winter when Tri-Cities Opera presents the one-act opera by Gian Carlo Menotti. Mr. Sheppard has sung the role of King Balthazar forty-five times.
Tri-Cities Opera presents Gian Carlo Menotti's Christmas Opera AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS. The production will feature Gregory Sheppard, artistic director of Festival of Music in the role of King Balthazar. The one-act opera was commissioned by NBC and was first performed live on television by NBC Opera Theater, Christmas Eve 1951. The opera about a crippled boy, his mother, three Kings and the miracle that occurs during the kings overnight visit will warm your heart.. Ticket info 607-772-0400 or www.tricitiesopera.com
Experience the music
Gregory Sheppard, Artistic Director with Patrice Eaton, mezzo-soprano soloist in Alto Rhapsody of Brahms during our 2024 Summer Series. Also pictured David Ross, Music Director and Jessica King, bassoon. Jessica was soloist in last season Vivaldi's Bassoon Concerto. Festival of Music is dedicated to creating exceptional performances that showcase both emerging artists and established artists. Join us in Historic Tucker Baptist Church and discover the magic behind our concerts and how we strive to deliver unforgettable moments for every attendee. We are wheel chair and handicap accessible with plenty of on site parking. All concerts are free with donations accepted at the door.
Festival experiences
"You know how sometimes there's just no way to describe an experience to someone beyond saying, "You had to be there?" Well..."Your had to be there ." It was extraordinary Thanks, Gregory Sheppard for the thought, time and commitment that produced the end result. Same time next year? Vicki Feldman
Our new Festival of Music logo was designed by artist, Vicki Feldman. Vicki is a member of the Festival of Music team.
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"What a magnificent evening you gave us on Friday. Not only was the music moving , the voices exquisite but you were a master of pedagogy. The evening so satisfied both my aesthetic and intellectual needs. And what was equally thrilling was to be at a performance that was racially mixed. We're looking forward to the next performance!'
Amy Zamkoff
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Richard Jaeger
"I've been to many music festivals, but Festival of Music stands out. The organization was top-notch, and the atmosphere was electric. I'll definitely be back next year!"
Oliver Hartman
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Festival of Music
Tucker Missionary Baptist Church
515 Oakwood Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13202