NYC Bar Chorus Debut at Historic Centre Street Courthouse!
If you were walking through the historic courthouse rotunda at 60 Centre Street on Tuesday, June 9th, 2026, odds are you were stopped in your tracks by the harmonious singing of the New York City Bar Chorus for a crowd of lucky court staff and judges during the lunch hour. From Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars to Bob Dylan and Smokey Robinson, the chorus sang a diverse array of tunes sure to satisfy the ears of all listeners.
This was the first time the Chorus performed at the courthouse, but considering the enthusiasm it garnered, it most certainly will not be the last. Diego Santiago, Special Referee at 60 Centre Street and NYCBC singer, had the wonderful idea of putting on the concert, and Administrative Judge Suzanne Adams leapt at the idea.
The Springtime Concert was sponsored by the New York County Supreme Court, Civil Term – Equal Justice in the Courts Committee. Pictured in the final photo are Hon. Matthew V. Grieco (Chorus Accompanist); Kathryn E. Schneider, Esq. (Chorus Musical Director); Special Referee Diego M. Santiago (Chorus singer); Hon. Suzanne Adams (sponsor of the concert); and Hon. Dana M. Catanzaro (Chorus singer and former chair).
NYC Bar Chorus Performs at Sing for Hope Choir Fest!
The NYC Bar Chorus performed on the historic Farley Steps of Moynihan Train Hall on Saturday, May 30th, to help celebrate 25 years of Sing for Hope! Audience members saw a performance in one of NYC's most iconic spaces as the NYC Bar Chorus helped activate a brand-new Sing for Hope Piano. We were proud to bring our sound to this new piece of playable art!
NYC Bar Chorus Returns to Carnegie Hall!
The New York City Bar Chorus made its second appearance at legendary Carnegie Hall on March 29, 2026, with a "solo set" within the concert "Sing/Play," presented by Distinguished Concerts International New York. Our program featured our trademark diverse repertoire, including "Over and Done" from Schmigadoon! (with composer Cinco Paul in the house to enjoy the Carnegie Hall debut of his music). Also on the setlist were songs by Bob Dylan, Brandi Carlile, Morten Lauridsen, Alan Menken, Stephen Sondheim, Billie Eilish, and Richard Smallwood.
About the
New York City Bar Chorus
The faces of our audience members say it all! Whether performing at rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes, or community centers, we see surprised, smiling faces when we say we are a group of lawyers and legal professionals bringing music to brighten their day. "Singing lawyers?" we hear — yes, we are. Then their amusement turns to amazement when they hear an engaging, professional-quality concert of diverse, sophisticated music that often inspires both laughs and tears.
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Founded in 1993 upon John Feerick's inspired suggestion (during his term as New York City Bar president) to develop a "musical pro bono" organization, and continuing through more than 300 community outreach performances, the Chorus has showcased the harmonious voices of lawyers and legal professionals for thousands of people in diverse communities for thirty plus years!
Hear Our Voices
Mindful Lawyering Episode 8: Mindfulness and Music - The Harmonious Side of Lawyering
New York City Bar Association Podcast
The Mindfulness and Wellbeing in the Law Committee returns to the airwaves to give you the lawyer's perspective on the healing power of music. Scott Mason, Nancy Batterman and Kathryn Schneider explore the mindfulness practices inherent to musical artistry, and the way that those practices can inform a life in the law.