now part of the Zephyr Symphony
The Zephyr Symphony is proud to announce the integration of Vox Humana SF — San Francisco’s innovative and adventurous choral ensemble — into the Zephyr Symphony family.
By joining forces with Zephyr, Vox Humana SF gains access to shared administrative resources, operational support, and expanded audience reach — freeing the ensemble to focus entirely on its mission of presenting choral music which has the power to inspire, uplift, and bring people together. Through concerts and collaborative projects, the aim is to enrich the cultural fabric of San Francisco and beyond.
“This is more than a partnership—it’s an investment in the future of professional choral and orchestral music in San Francisco. This opens many possibilities of collaborations between instrumentalists, singers, and other theatrical artists around the Bay Area. With this marriage, we can engage more musicians than ever before. -Don Scott Carpenter
In Praise & Protest
March 21, 2026
St. Mark’s, San Francisco
ABOUT
VOX HUMANA SF is a dynamic professional chorus dedicated to celebrating the beauty and power of the human voice within the vibrant and diverse cultural landscape of San Francisco. Our ensemble is known for its versatility and excellence, specializing in a wide range of choral music that spans centuries and genres. From the timeless masterpieces of the classical repertoire to the cutting-edge compositions of contemporary composers, we strive to offer performances that are both artistically enriching and emotionally compelling.
Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our meticulous preparation and the high standard of our performances. We are passionate about presenting the finest in traditional choral music, breathing new life into beloved works. At the same time, we are deeply invested in the future of choral music, actively commissioning and performing new works by living composers. This dedication to innovation and creativity ensures that our programs are always fresh, engaging, and relevant.
We believe that choral music has the power to inspire, uplift, and bring people together. As such, we are dedicated to making our performances accessible to a wide audience, fostering a deep connection with our community. Through our concerts and collaborative projects, we aim to enrich the cultural fabric of San Francisco and beyond.
In everything we do, we strive to create a transformative experience for our audiences, celebrating the profound emotional and expressive potential of the human voice. Our chorus is not just a performing ensemble; it is a vibrant community of artists committed to sharing the joy and beauty of choral music with the world.
PAST PERFORMANCES
2024-2025 | The 2nd Season
Friday, February 14, 2025, 7:30 PM • St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Belvedere
Saturday, February 15, 2025, 7:30 PM • St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, San Francisco
Sunday, February 16, 2025, 4:00 PM • The 222, Healdsburg
Fest- und Gedenksprüche, Op. 109 | Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Alma Redemptoris Mater á 8 | Tomás Luis de Victoria (1548-1611)
God’s World (world premiere commission) | José Daniel Vargas (b. 2001)
L’invitation au Voyage | John Corigliano (b. 1938)
Stop This Day and Night With Me | Jake Heggie (b. 1961)
Ay Li Lu (somewhere in infinity) | Jacob Mühlrad (b. 1991)
Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommem | Gustav Mahler (1860-1911) arr. Lukas Haselbock (2022)
Leonardo Dreams of His Flying Machine | Eric Whitacre (b. 1970)
Friday, November 8, 2024, 7:30 PM • Grace Cathedral, San Francisco
Sacred Concerto No. 18 (Blaho jest’ ispovědatisja Hospodevi) | Dmitry Bortniansky (1751-1825)
Cherubic Hymn No. 7 (Izhe Herumvimi) | Bortniansky
Sacred Concerto No. 15 (Priidite, vospoim, ljudie) | Bortniansky
All-Night Vigil Op. 37 (Vsénoschnoye Bdéniye) | Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943)
2023-2024 | The Inaugural Season
Friday, February 23, 2024, 7:30 PM • St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Belvedere
Saturday, February 24, 2024, 7:30 PM • St. Mark's Lutheran Church, San Francisco
IN THE BEGINNING
Alleluia (1990) | Algirdas Martinaitis (b. 1950)
Die Deutsche liturgie (1846) | Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
In the Beginning (1947) | Aaron Copland (1900-1990) • Meghan Crosby-Jolliffe, mezzo-soprano
Canticum Calamitatis Maritimae (1997) | Jaakko Mäntyjävi (b. 1963)
Even after all this time… (2016) | Reena Esmail (b. 1983) • Kevin Tang, clarinet
Schafe in mir, Gott, Ein Rein Herz (1860) | Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Lux Aeterna Enigma Variations (1898/99) | Edward Elgar (1857-1934)