Overview
Originally called the Marcellus Chorale, the choir was founded in that town by 1965 by local church choir director Joseph Centrone, after his counterparts expressed interest in forming a larger community ensemble. In 1996, the name was changed to MasterWorks Chorale, reflecting a growing membership committed to powerful performances of choral masterpieces. From 1977 to 2011, Maureen McCauley led the group. Since 2013 Kip Coerper, ChM, has been conductor and music director.
Our mission
To perform, promote and preserve choral music through artistic excellence for the mutual enjoyment and enrichment of the community and the members of the Chorale.
We strive to enrich our community through the preservation of outstanding choral music from all traditions; reward our audiences and our membership with choral programs that elevate and entertain; inspire artistic excellence in performance by welcoming challenge, discovery and diversity in musical form; support and promote the performing arts in Central New York.