“Thank you for joining us for Season S, an adventure into the art of the possible. This experiment in music over distance has but one goal: to strengthen our connections as humans through the ephemeral language of music. Each member of the Seraphic Fire family, from listener to artist, has bravely persevered through isolation. It is our great hope that Season S will offer a respite from this separation, and allow time to feel those emotions that make us human.” Patrick Dupré Quigley Founder and Artistic Director
“With our supporters, students, and artists top of mind, we are compelled to find new ways to share the vocal art form . Seraphic Fire strives to be the exemplar for quality contributions to professional ensemble singing in North America - we see this interim period as a unique opportunity to explore alternative presentation formats that still achieve the high level of execution we expect from ourselves and that resonate so deeply with our audiences .” Rhett M. Del Campo Executive Director
“It is a comfort to know that due to the loyalty and generosity of our patrons, and the talent and skill of our staff, Seraphic Fire is well positioned to handle the current crisis . We are committed to making sure that we provide an example to all professional arts organizations by continuing to protect and support our artists and staff, provide outstanding art to our audiences, and innovate to meet the demands of our environment . I am excited to see the creative ideas Seraphic Fire is using to create this unique upcoming season . It is a privilege to work with such talented and dedicated people, and I hope that we all recognize how fortunate we are to have such beautiful art available to us . With my travel plans disrupted, I have decided to put some of those unused funds toward helping arts organizations survive this crisis . I invite you to join me in doing what we can to assure that the arts, and particularly Seraphic Fire, can come out of this stronger than ever .” Dr. Thomas C. Boyd Chair, Seraphic Fire Board of Directors
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