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The Binghamton Downtown Singers bring back a holiday tradition

By Bill Snyder | December 14, 2021

Marisa Crabb

Julie Drozdowski

The Binghamton Downtown Singers had to give up their annual performance of Handel’s Messiah, but are back with Part I of the popular oratorio. Music Director Marisa Crabb and one of the co-presidents, Julie Drozdowski, join us to talk about this “Welcome back” concert.

Photo credit: Binghamton Downtown Singers

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