Space to breathe
Music to recharge your inner world; inspiration to repair your outer world.
These days, we all need a little space to breathe.
Life is often overwhelming these days. It’s hard to know how to stay grounded—let alone how to help and where to start.
But one thing is certain: you can’t pour from an empty cup.
At Seraphim we join our voices in music that quiets the noise, speaks to the challenges we all face, and sows seeds for change in our world.
2024-2025 Season
Manisfestations of Light
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Eternal Voices & Sacred Landscapes
Explore the intersections of nature, faith, and culture that illuminate the sacred spaces we each create within and around us.
Daniel Parsley, Conductor
November 9 at 8 PM, West Roxbury
November 10 at 3 PM, Cambridge -
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Light from Deepest Heaven
A Seraphim Christmas to fill you with serene joy and good tidings, enhanced by audience carol singing and the majesty of The Bitumen Brass Quartet.
Jennifer Lester, Conductor
December 21 at 8 PM, West Roxbury
December 22 at 3 PM, Newton Centre -
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Aspects of Light
Observe how composers have been inspired by various concepts of light over the centuries and reflect on how light has informed your life.
Simon Andrews, Conductor
March 8 at 8 PM, West Roxbury
March 9 at 3 PM, Cambridge -
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Light in the Treasure Trove
As luminous gems in the treasury of sacred music are revealed, reflect on spirituality and the manifestation of light in your life.
Jessie Pierpont, Conductor
May 3 at 8 PM, West Roxbury
May 4 at 3 PM, Cambridge -
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Seraphim at Home
When the noise of daily life makes you long for more stillness or a new perspective, Seraphim can help. Explore our assortment of audio recordings and videos accessible from anywhere online.
Leave transformed.
The Seraphim experience isn’t about intellectually understanding choral repertoire or classical music.
It’s about letting the music still your mind and body. Opening your heart to new perspectives. And being motivated to join in the struggle for a better world.
You’ll walk away breathing more deeply and with a renewed sense of urgency to engage with your world.
A group that “rivals Boston’s best vocal ensembles” — Boston Classical Review
Seraphim concerts explore diverse composers and varied repertoire, with newly commissioned pieces performed alongside timeless gems. The north star that guides our programming is the exploration of deeply human themes: longing, protest, suffering, and transcendence. We use choral music to illuminate and challenge us to act on pressing issues in our world, including homelessness, climate change, and racial justice.
“A stunning performance, exquisitely directed. Deeply soulful. Thank you, Jen and Seraphim.”
—Rev. Kate Layzer, First Church in Cambridge, Congregational, UCC
“A world striving for fairness and equality will not be silent. Seraphim…emphasizing music by and about women, will make certain of that.”
—Keith Powers, Musical America Worldwide
“Seraphim created sonic chords which enveloped us like an atmosphere of emotions.”
—Anne Davenport, The Boston Musical Intelligencer
Covid Safety Protocols
The health and safety of our patrons and singers is a priority, and we implement COVID safety protocols at all rehearsals and concerts based on current circumstances. Guidance may change at any time depending on local risk levels and specifications of our venues. For the 2023-24 season masking will not be required, but we will support an individual’s decision to mask, honoring what they feel is best for them and the wider community.