Our Mission

Tapestry was founded in 2014 on the principle of celebrating diversity through music.

Beautiful choral works have been created in all genres, time periods, and traditions, and we strive to select musical pieces based on substance rather than style.

In New York City, where attending concerts by renowned ensembles in world-class venues can be unaffordable for many residents, it is our mission to provide high-quality choral performances at an accessible price in an effort to foster socioeconomically and culturally diverse audiences to share in our love of music.

Our Vision

We have always held the following objectives at the forefront of our artistry:

Striving for diversity in our members, our audiences, and our repertoire by programming music from varied styles and backgrounds,

Performing with high standards of artistic excellence, and promoting an atmosphere of vibrancy around choral music,

Demonstrating that choral music is an art form that should be accessible to all, regardless of socioeconomic status, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability,

Making choral music relevant for contemporary audiences by using technology and social media to maximize our impact.

A Note from our Director

“Join our choral family!”

This phrase, from the beginning of Tapestry’s audition advertisement each season, showcases the crux of what makes the group so special. Yes, Tapestry is talented, artistic, diverse, and adventurous in its programming. But what truly makes Tapestry greater than the sum of its parts is its positive atmosphere and the support members show for one another.

This makes sense, as the group was essentially formed in January of 2014 by a bunch of friends who wanted to sing with one another in a chamber setting. From the very beginning, in holding with high musical standards, we have helped each other learn, define, and hone our artistry in order to create one blended, beautiful choral sound. Throughout this process, Tapestry has almost doubled in size, with each new voice adding to the group’s sense of musicianship and camaraderie.

Thank you for supporting Tapestry and visiting our web site. I hope you enjoy learning about our choral family, and see you at the next concert!

— Billy Janiszewski, Artistic Director

Musical Leadership

Billy Janiszewski, Artistic Director

Amir Farid, Collaborative Pianist

Sopranos

Mackenzie Clark

Jaclyn Goldstein 

Megan Leese

Jessica Pearl 

Christina Rodriguez

Julie Thiry-Couvillion

Ella Weinzinger

Jeenie Yoon