Saratoga Voices encourages the joy, passion, and power of singing for singers at the traditional high school level. We encourage all high school students (public, private, homeschoolers, and non-traditional education) to sing. Please refer to our “Vocal Scholarship” page (saratogavoices.org/vocal-scholarship) for more information, including application materials and requirements.

Applicants need not be planning a career in music, but the scholarships are intended to facilitate the continued study of singing in undergraduate institutions. The winners will also have an opportunity to perform in a future Saratoga Voices concert.

Over 50 scholarships have been awarded over the years. One winner became a national opera star, and many others have enjoyed professional solo careers. Saratoga Voices is proud to showcase their talent on a regular basis.

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Dr. Michael Lister

Guest Conductor

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Future Singers - Male Voices Encouraged

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Artistic Director Search Under Way

Are you as excited as we are to find our next Artistic Director? Are you “jumping at the bit” because you are, or someone you know is, just the perfect fit for our chorus? Enter the information and we will be in touch.

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New Position: Administrative and Social Media Coordinator Search Under Way

Seeking part-time, full-year administrative professional. Individual enjoys the arts community, attending events, discussing the arts with other professionals, making connections, organizing events, managing social media — Is that you? Someone you know? Giddy up!

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Saratoga Voices – new name

by Saratoga Voices | Jul 17, 2021 | Current News, Events and Activities

On Tuesday evening, June 22, 2021, the Burnt Hills Oratorio Society choristers, artistic team, and board of directors, met in person for the first time since Covid-19 stopped the world and shuttered all live performances. It was a special gathering in more ways than...

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SARATOGA VOICES DEBUT

Saratoga Voices perform at Universal Preservation Hall

Heroic Handel: Handel’s Judas Maccabaeus

November 19, 2021

“The crowd, which had been rapt throughout, responded with ‘bravos’ and a standing ovation.”

REVIEW: Saratoga Voices shine in debut.

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Artistic Director

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Saratoga Voices embraces the choral arts within a vibrant, collaborative, and skill-nurturing environment, striving for excellence in choral performances, including diverse artists and audiences to share the joy and power of singing.

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For 50 years the chorus, formerly known as the Burnt Hills Oratorio Society, enriched the community with vibrant and inspiring choral performances. Now in its rebirth as Saratoga Voices, the organization looks forward to another 50 years of reimagining choral performance. Your generosity makes that possible.

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What are people saying about Saratoga Voices

"I have worked with the Burnt Hills Oratorio Society [now Saratoga Voices] since 1984 from the tenure of Glenn Soellner to its [current] director...

I have been concertmaster of the orchestra for most of that time, as well as contractor. The passion and enthusiasm for singing the chorus displays is both contagious and delightful. Under the leadership of Dr. Gray and Derek Stannard the quality of singing continues to refine, and it's a joy to make music with the group. Dr. Gray's leadership a few seasons ago of Haydn's Creation was one of the highlights of my many years of orchestral playing. Here is wishing BHOS an incredible next 50!!"

Ann Marie Schwartz Director, Musicians Of Ma'alwyck

"Singing with Dr. William Jon Gray and Derek is a thrill, not only because of the programming and level of quality to which we aspire, but because every rehearsal is a music education class. Whether it's the historical events surrounding a piece, something in the life of the composer, or the performance style of a musical period, I don't think I've ever left a rehearsal without learning something new."

Ann Marie Adamick Soloist, Saratoga Voices

"Our desire is to broaden the definition of what we do."

Dr. William Jon Gray, Former Artistic Director, Saratoga Voices

"If it involves singing, we like to do it."

Dr. William Jon Gray, Former Artistic Director, Saratoga Voices

"I discovered a musicality I didn’t know I had. The experience has transformed me as an artist."

Stacey Shinske Singer

"The magic of [Saratoga Voices, fka] the Burnt Hills Oratorio Society is that its mission is not derived from the charisma of any individual, but from its devotion to great music and to coming together as a group to create something which is more meaningful than anyone could produce by oneself. Singing in [Saratoga Voices] allows participants to contribute at their own highest level of personal intellectual commitment, physical control, technical discipline and to gain new strength and self-respect through this common endeavor."

Dr. William Jon Gray, Former Artistic Director, Saratoga Voices

"Every rehearsal with Dr. Gray and Derek is like attending a vocal master class."

Doug Davis Singer

I really appreciate the opportunity the Oratorio Society gives to High School singers through the Spring competition. Music and singing are so important to me and it really was a wonderful compliment to be recognized during this competition. I leave for college on Tuesday to further pursue my acting and singing and I want to thank you again for the scholarship money. The Oratorio Society does great work instilling confidence in young singers.

Zachary Simpson 2020 Winner of Burnt Hills Oratorio vocal scholarship

When open calls came for the group I came running, paid for the entire season. I plan on coming for the next open call... cuz I LOVE singing. I enjoy it. I relish it and it's in me. This is where I want to be.

S. A. Singer

I leave every rehearsal with a song in my heart.

Terry Johnson Singer

Our director continues to amaze me with his knowledge.

Johnine Simpson Singer

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