Virtual Premiere: Holidays at Hendricks

Hendricks Chapel and the Setnor School of Music at Syracuse University invite you to the ongoing tradition anchored by the Hendricks Chapel Choir under the artistic direction of José “Peppie” Calvar. This virtual event requires registration; registration will be available on Nov. 12, 2025. 

Holidays at Hendricks Information

Syracuse University invites students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members to register for the recorded virtual concert that will premiere on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 at 7 p.m. You will be able to play the show on-demand anytime with the link. 

VIRTUAL SHOW REGISTRATION DETAILS 

• To receive the link, you must register for the virtual show, which will premiere on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. EST. 

• Register on Nov. 12, 2025, at 12 p.m. EST.
• Click here to register for the virtual event! Registration starts on Nov. 12, 2025 at 12 PM.

2025 HOLIDAYS AT HENDRICKS CONCERT 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! 

For more information, visit chapel.syracuse.edu. Hendricks Chapel will also post regular updates about the event through its Facebook, X and Instagram pages.