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Take a look at The Sacramento Master Singers' 42nd season!

A Season of Gratitude – Sunrise Mass

The Sacramento Master Singers invite you to a moving and joyful celebration: A Season of Gratitude. This special concert honors Dr. Ralph E. Hughes, who has led the ensemble with passion, purpose, and artistry for an incredible 40 seasons .

Tickets for the Sacramento Master Singers 2025-2026 season are available now. You won’t want to miss Dr. Ralph Hughes’ final season as Artistic Director! Be on the lookout for ticket announcements, and sign up for our mailing list to get the latest updates on tickets and the season

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Announcing the Retirement of Artistic Director Dr. Ralph Hughes

The Sacramento Master Singers (SMS) announces with heartfelt gratitude the retirement of Dr. Ralph Hughes as Artistic Director in June 2026.

Since 1986, Ralph has led SMS with visionary leadership, growing the choir from 15 to over 50 members and enriching our community with exceptional choral performances. Under his direction, SMS has:

– Performed 293 concerts and toured internationally
– Launched a scholarship program for young choral singers
– Collaborated with renowned guest conductors

We are deeply grateful for Ralph’s dedication and leadership and look forward to the future of SMS.

Beginning July 2026, the Sacramento Master Singers will be led by our new Artistic Director.

Dr. Brett Epperson is an award-winning conductor and educator, currently serving as Director of Choral Studies at the University of the Pacific. Known for his dynamic leadership and innovative programming, he is respected nationwide for building vibrant choral communities and championing contemporary composers and diverse voices.

About SMS

We are a group of singers from the greater Sacramento area who are dedicated to the advancement of choral music. Established in 1984, the singers delight, challenge, and inspire their audiences with seasons programmed to include premieres, classics, and a wide variety of musical periods and styles.

Coming soon! Forty years of the Sacramento Master Singers

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Audiences Are Talking

"The absolutely most marvelous, wonderful concert I have ever heard! You touched my heart and made me feel! I'll be back... Thank you for your artistry and fabulous musicality. I loved it!"

"I don't know how, but the quality of sound, the blend, emotion, and precision improve each and every concert that I attend."

"Beyond extraordinary - best in the last five years and this is after only the first half! I was all but lifted out of my front row seat by your first three pieces. How can heaven's music be better?"

SUPPORT

There are many ways you can support the Sacramento Master Singers including volunteering, donating, or participating in one of our community fundraisers. Find out more about other ways to give:

Big Day of Giving – May 7th, 2026

For thirteen years, hundreds of local nonprofits have advanced their impact through Big Day of Giving, the Sacramento Region Community Foundation’s annual giving event hosted on GivingEdge. Find Sacramento Master Singers at GivingEdge.