Who we are
SōLI is a chamber choir comprised of talented Long Island musicians whose shared goal is to bring joy, love, and passion for music and singing to audiences across Long Island. We believe in the power of music and its ability to unite people. Now in our thirteenth season, we continue to expand in both our repertoire and concert venues to present intimate performances for all listeners.
Where we started
SōLI was born out of a love of choral singing. Many of the original members of SōLI sang together in the SUNY Stony Brook Camerata Singers under the baton of Timothy Mount, Director of Choral Music. Upon Dr. Mount's retirement in the Spring of 2009, a core group formed the Long Island Vocal Ensemble (LIVE), later renamed the Singers of Long Island (SōLI).
Anne Kollar, herself a Camerata Singer, served as the ensemble's conductor from the Fall of 2009 until the Spring of 2012 when she relocated to London, England. Since then, the choir has elected to have a collegial format for its leadership, sharing the musical direction among the membership, and bringing new interpretations to music that is revisited in performance.