About Us

In 2004, the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra asked Lou Lemos to put together a chorus for a concert of music by John Williams, and the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra Pops Chorus was born. Lou prepared the group for many critically acclaimed performances with the SSO. Since 2011, the now-independent Syracuse Pops Chorus has sung regularly with Symphoria, the SSO's successor orchestra. In addition, Lou has led the chorus in a variety of concerts on its own and with other partner groups. Repertoire consists largely of new choral arrangements of old standards: patriotic anthems, holiday favorites, Broadway and movie music, and songs from the Great American Songbook.
The Syracuse Pops Chorus is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Financial support comes primarily from membership dues, grants, and contributions from donors like you. All donations to the Chorus are tax deductible.
​Thank you for your support!