On Sunday, April 26th, Transpose will perform their Spring concert “Until All of Us are Free”, at 4:00 PM at St. Luke’s Church, at 109 Oak Ave.
Until All of Us are Free is a proclamation to the world that we will stand together and sing, no matter how hard life gets or who tries to silence us. Featuring their signature range of musical styles from a song rooted in Macedonian folk music to turn-of-the-century queer punk rock, each song cements our need for community, music, and for each other. Included in the concert, are original compositions, like Polyrhythms, a melodic homage to polyrhythmic music and polyamory by former director Jonah Hirst, as well as Lazarus Drug, an adaptation of an indie-pop song younger fans and their folks recognize from the TV show Bluey. Always aiming to honor icons and send the audience home with light hearts, the evening will also include a medley of Dolly Parton toe-tappers.
The concert is conducted and directed by Co-Directors Avery Saccente and Miles Ludeck. The choir will be accompanied by Miles Ludeck on piano.
AVERY SACCENTE (she/her) is so thrilled to make beautiful music with her queer community! After graduating college with a bachelors in music, she's been trapped in the throes of food service purgatory, lacking a community to share her love of choral music until last year, when she moved to Ithaca and joined Transpose!
She's run the gamut of musical experiences, from high school show choir to Verdi's requiem, to singing with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus. Her proudest achievement, though, is getting to lead her dearest friends and community in joyful song! At home, she obsesses over tabletop roleplaying games and making fun of her adorable black cat Oliver.
MILES LUDECK (he/him) is honored and delighted to take on directing duties for his second season with Transpose! Originally from Rochester, NY, Miles is a lifelong choral singer, beginning with the Bach Children's Chorus. Miles has sung with Rochester-based Madrigalia and Ithaca Community Chorus/Chamber Singers, and is currently a member of Cayuga Vocal Ensemble under Dr. Sean Linfors. Miles also plays piano/keyboards for musical theatre productions with Walking on Water Productions, Ithaca City School District, and most recently for the Hangar Theatre's production of Waitress. Miles is grateful to have the opportunity to expand into choral directing with such a welcoming and forgiving group, and hopes to exercise some creativity with Transpose going forward!
Transpose: Ithaca Queer Singers Alliance is a non-auditioned community chorus that celebrates queer, trans, and non-binary identities through the joy of singing. Their mission is to create beautiful music in a supportive and accessible environment which empowers LGBTQIA+ singers.
Transpose is one of the Affiliated Choruses of Ithaca, an organization providing opportunities for Tompkins County residents to perform in professionally directed choral groups. Transpose has received grants from the Community Arts Partnership, Beginnings Credit Union, Legacy Foundation of Tompkins County, and The Trans Justice Funding Project.
The chorus has performed at Porchfest, Ithaca Pride, Southern Finger Lakes Pride, Rochester Gay Men’s Chorus 40th Anniversary Fabulous Friends Concert, and Ithaca senior care facilities.
The chorus would like to thank the First Baptist Church of Ithaca for providing rehearsal space and other support since Tranpose’s inception as IGMC. Special thanks to St. Luke’s for hosting us this Spring.
Proceeds from the concert will go towards the chorus’ annual operating expenses. Entry is free will, $15 suggested. Children 12 and under are welcome. The chorus appreciates the generous support of concertgoers and various businesses and organizations throughout the community.
If you are interested in joining the chorus or would like more information, write to transposeithaca@gmail.com
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