Tickets will be available on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025 at 12 PM EST.
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 of Syracuse University at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The recorded virtual concert will premiere on Thursday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m. EST.
These performances are free and open to the public. Tickets are required for in-person concerts. Tickets will become available at 12 p.m. EST, on Nov. 12.
IN-PERSON SHOW TICKET DETAILS
- Complimentary tickets for all guests can be ordered from the Student Box Office on Nov. 12 at 12 p.m. EST.
- You can reserve specific seats!
Tickets for our in-person programs 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 then receive their digital tickets. Registration will open on Nov. 12, 2025, at 12 p.m. EST. You can open an account at any time. Click this link to register and open an account with the Student Box Office!
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.
On Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 at 7 p.m. EST, we welcome you to join us for the virtual release of Holidays at Hendricks! This video will premiere on our YouTube channel and will include the recorded concert as well as notes from the directors. Registration is required to receive the link. Registration will open on Nov. 12, 2025, at 12 p.m. EST. Click here to register!
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 Peppie Calvar.
- 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 Peppie Calvar and Kyra Stahr respectively,
- Student organists and University Organist Anne Laver on the Hendricks Chapel organ;
- Syracuse University’s big band, 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; and
Some musical pieces this year include: “Christmas Exhilaration” by Sean O’Loughlin, a jazzy setting of “S’vivon” arranged by Robert Applebaum and orchestrated by Peppie Calvar, “Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!” and many others!
Click here to register for the in-person shows.
Click here to register for the virtual premiere.
Complimentary parking is free and 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 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.
For more information, visit chapel.syracuse.edu. Hendricks Chapel will also post regular updates about the event through its Facebook, X and Instagram pages.