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The Mission of the Susquehanna Chorale

Enriching lives through song

Our mission is to enrich lives and communities through the transcendent power of choral singing to reflect and evoke the wealth and beauty of human experience. At its heart, our music nurtures the inner spirit, deepens our appreciation of the richness of life, and forges deep emotional connections among singers and listeners alike. We bring choral music of the highest caliber to communities throughout Central Pennsylvania and beyond, and through our youth choirs and educational outreach, we inspire and train the next generation of singers and music lovers. The Susquehanna Chorale is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving Central Pennsylvania.

Song may be the one thing that ties all of humanity together. This season, we invite you into experiences built around what it means to be bound to one another through music.

Our Programs

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The Susquehanna Chorale

Founded in 1981 by Artistic Director Linda L. Tedford, the Susquehanna Chorale is one of the mid-Atlantic’s premier vocal ensembles, celebrated for its velvet blend and passionate expression. The 40-voice auditioned choir has premiered new works, toured Europe, and received the Margaret Hillis Achievement Award. Closer to home, the Chorale is a cornerstone of Central Pennsylvania’s cultural life, performing with the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra and presenting beloved traditions like Candlelight Christmas. With seasonal concerts in venues across the region and live-streamed performances, the Chorale brings exceptional choral music to neighbors near and far. Through concerts, recordings, and youth outreach, the Chorale truly lives its mission: “Enriching lives through song.”

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Educational Outreach Program

The Susquehanna Chorale’s Educational Outreach Program offers young singers high-level choral instruction and performance through four ensembles: the auditioned Children’s, Youth, and Alta Voce Chorales, and the Preparatory Choir, open to all third and fourth graders. Drawing more than 100 singers from across south-central Pennsylvania, the program builds skills participants carry back to school choirs and into college and beyond. But the impact reaches far beyond musicianship. In rehearsal, students learn to listen closely, rely on one another, and work toward a shared goal, lessons in teamwork that serve them in every part of life. Performing music on stage builds poise and confidence that young people carry into classrooms, interviews, and their communities. Guided by experienced conductors, and with a conducting internship that prepares college music majors to lead, the program mentors the next generation of singers, teachers, and choral leaders who will sustain the region’s musical life for years to come.

Prep Choir Registration is Open!

This beginning choral experience, offered for students in third and fourth grades, provides a comfortable and joyful way to develop the singing voice and prepare students to participate in more advanced ensembles.

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Announcing our 2026-2027 Season Interim Conductors

Meet the distinguished conductors guiding the Susquehanna Chorale through our 2026–2027 season. Their artistry and leadership will shape an important year of transition.

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Paul Rardin

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A respected educator and choral conductor whose career spans Temple University, the University of Michigan, Towson University, and the Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia, Paul will conduct on the Youth Choral Festival and lead Candlelight Christmas.

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Amy Voorhees

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Acclaimed for her expressive, nationally recognized choirs at Susquehanna University and Simpson College, Amy will lead The Ties That Bind and our summer performance at Mt. Gretna.

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An offering from the combined choirs of the Educational Outreach Program and Susquehanna Chorale 

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The Susquehanna Chorale a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization, supported by the passion and dedication of individuals like you who share our commitment to enriching lives through song. Tickets sales cover only about one quarter of our operating expenses. Every gift, large or small, enhances our ability to bring the finest in choral music to the Central Pennsylvania region and beyond. Your generosity sings with us each time we perform and for that, we are grateful.

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©2025 The Susquehanna Chorale | Mail: P. O. Box 324, Hershey, PA 17033 | (717) 533-7859 | sc@susquehannachorale.org

โ€‹The Susquehanna Chorale is a registered 501c3. EIN: 23-2250626

One College Avenue Suite 3025, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055

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