Masterworks Chorale

A community choir with roots in Marcellus, Masterworks Chorale has been singing in Onondaga County for decades. It began there in 1965 as the Marcellus Chorale, founded by church choir director Joseph Centrone after fellow directors showed interest in forming a larger community ensemble. It remains a community ensemble built around choral masterworks.

The group took its current name in 1996 to reflect a growing membership committed to choral masterpieces. Maureen McCauley led the chorale from 1977 to 2011, and Kip Coerper has served as conductor and music director since 2013. Its mission is to perform, promote and preserve choral music.

What to Know

• It started as the Marcellus Chorale and was renamed in 1996.
• Joseph Centrone, a local church choir director, founded the group.
• Maureen McCauley directed from 1977 to 2011, and Kip Coerper has conducted since 2013.
• The mission is to preserve outstanding choral music from all traditions.
• Featured by Visit Syracuse, the Onondaga County tourism bureau.