Our Conductor

The Sarasota Jewish Chorale is excited to announce its new conductor Suzanne Stearns, and accompanist, Bruce Ensinger, beginning in the fall 2025 season. 

Accomplished choral director, professional singer, and voice coach, Suzanne Stearns, brings a wealth of experience working with singers, both professional and amateur, who enjoy making music. 

Ms. Stearns holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from The Eastman School of Music. She holds several national vocal awards, including first place winner of the Metropolitan and San Francisco Opera auditions. She has been a lead singer in MGM’s Hallelujah Hollywood in Las Vegas and has entertained on the Royal Viking Cruise Line with her husband, Metropolitan Opera singer, Jason Stearns.

Suzanne was a longtime choreographer, stage director, performer, and soloist for the Army Band’s Army Chorale at Fort Myer, Virginia, performing for presidents, ambassadors, officers’ conventions, and many other functions. Ms. Stearns has performed many leading roles, including Fiordiligi in Cosi Fan Tutte, Alice Ford in Falstaff, and Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni.  She also directs the local groups, Sunnyside Singers and the Landoliers.

The Sarasota Jewish Chorale is excited to welcome former and new singers into the choir. Those newly interested are asked to contact Herb Fox: vp@sarasotajewishchorale.org