The Dessoff Choirs will open its 2026-2027 season with Symphony in Motion on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Led by Music Director Malcolm J. Merriweather, the concert takes place at St. Paul & St. Andrew Church, located at 263 West 86th Street in Manhattan.
The program features Gregg Smith’s The Continental Harmonist, presented as part of the national 250th celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The piece incorporates a new dance sequence created by choreographer Freddie Moore and performed by Footprints Dance Company.
The afternoon performance also includes Igor Stravinsky’s Symphony of Psalms, accompanied by new choreography, alongside a world premiere composition by Margaret Bonds. Pianists Elena Belli and Steven Ryan will provide keyboard accompaniment for the concert.
Additional details regarding program information and access are available through the ensemble’s official website at dessoff.org. The November event marks the start of a full seasonal schedule that includes upcoming performances at venues across the city.
Established in 1924, The Dessoff Choirs is a New York City choral organization dedicated to presenting new, rarely heard, and historic choral works. The group performs regularly with local and visiting orchestras and produces an annual series of concerts across the metropolitan area.
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