Founded
in 1957 by eminent musicologist Edward Tatnall Canby, The Canby Singers
has championed a vast range of lesser-known choral music, from medieval
song through new commissions by contemporary composers. Now led by
renowned soprano and music scholar Dr. Sheila Schonbrun, The Canby
Singers perform several concerts a year at their Greenwich Village
musical home,St.
John's in the Village, and at other concert venues in Brooklyn and
the greater NYC area.
The Canby Singers is currently holding auditions for its spring 2008 season. Tenors and basses are particularly welcome. To make an appointment, please call our director, Sheila Schonbrun, at 845-947-1520.