Musica Spei

An a cappella choral group that specializes in
the sacred choral music of the Renaissance

Celebrating 16 years of music-making in 2011, Musica Spei (Music of Hope) explores the vast repertoire of rarely-performed, sacred choral masterworks of the medieval and renaissance periods; sharing the riches with audiences throughout central and western New York. Rehearsing and performing unaccompanied and without a conductor, the group develops its interpretations in a collaborative fashion, communicating and interacting in a manner not unlike the members of a jazz or chamber music ensemble. Musica Spei's recent accomplishments include a live performance on WXXI's Backstage Pass radio show, and a reinvigoration of the Rochester Early Music Festival, which the group first organized in 2001.

Every summer since 1995, Musica Spei has sponsored Renaissance Summer Sings at Saint Anne Church for members of the community who enjoy singing this repertoire.

Upcoming concert

"At the Ninth Hour - Music for Good Friday"

Friday, April 6, 7:30 PM, St. Anne Church, 1600 Mt. Hope Ave, Rochester.
Musica Spei is joined by Teresa Ringholz, soprano, and Tom Woolard Harris, organ
Free Will Offering, all donations to benefit St. Anne Church

Musica Spei gratefully acknowledges Dr. Michael Haben and the Center for the Care of the Professional Voice
for his continuing support of the Early Music Festival and Musica Spei's performance season.

Musica Spei is a member of
The Greater Rochester Choral Consortium and
The Arts and Cultural Council for Greater Rochester.