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New York, NY 10016

From plainchant and classical to gospel and Cher Music at MABC

Music is a huge part of who we are at MABC. Our acclaimed choir performs everything from Bach to Broadway, from gospel to Gregorian chant. And throughout the year, our Madison Sounds concert series welcomes extraordinary artists and musicians for performances that inspire, surprise, and bring people together.

Making Music a Priority Music has been in our DNA since our founding

Our music program has historically served as a focal point of our worship. In fact, we hosted the first performance of Jesus Christ Superstar in 1971. Today, the Madison Avenue Baptist Church hosts a sextet of Broadway and off-Broadway singers led by our Minister of Music Aza Sydykov. Our music ranges from plainchant and classical to gospel and Cher.

More About Our History(this link opens in new window)

Emerging Artist Fellowship We support young artists by giving them a platform to grow

MABC Emerging Artists Fellowship offers opportunities for aspiring singers to explore the music of various genres and to showcase their artistry with appearances on the MABC’s Madison Sounds music series and special occasions, including the Easter and Christmas festival services.

Meet our 2026-27 artists!(this link opens in new window)

Our Minister of Music Meet concert pianist Aza Sydykov

Aza Sydykov is a concert pianist who made his professional debut at age 17 with the Russian Philharmonic, Aza is an internationally known vocal coach, conductor, accompanist, and arts entrepreneur. The recipient of numerous awards, Aza has performed all over the world, including as a solo pianist at Carnegie Hall. He is a graduate of Moscow’s Tchaikovsky Conservatory, Mannes Music, and New York’s New School University. He also serves as President of the Kyrgyz American Foundation in New York City, which sponsors the Eurasia Festival as well as various cultural exchange and educational activities.

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Meet the voices you'll hear every Sunday

  • Richard Binder

    Tenor

    Richard Binder

    Tenor

  • Jenny Lindsey

    Soprano

    Jenny Lindsey

    Soprano

    Jenny Lindsey has performed music around the world in various mediums, from opera to musical theater to classical concerts. Career highlights include two Grammy awards with Chicago Symphony Chorus, a choir tour after college that included performances at Nôtre Dame cathedral in Paris and the Frauenkirche in Dresden, a Carnegie Hall solo debut in 2023, and performing all of Mozart’s da Ponte opera heroines at various opera companies between 2015 and 2018. When not singing, Jenny feeds her Type A tendencies by working as a business operations director at a major corporation. She has been singing with MABC since she moved to NYC in 2011.

  • Brian Long

    Baritone

    Brian Long

    Baritone

    Brian has been singing with MABC since 2009. As a singer and actor, Brian’s career has taken him to all seven continents, 48 U.S. states, and throughout Canada. In addition to performing, Brian has worked as a theatrical producer, director, and photographer.

  • Karen Rich

    Mezzo-Soprano

    Karen Rich

    Mezzo-Soprano

  • Doug Shapiro

    Bass

    Doug Shapiro

    Bass

    Doug Shapiro loves breakfast.  He is also a singer with Madison Avenue Baptist Church for nearly 20 years.  Through his career, Doug has been MC and Principal Vocalist for a touring 1940’s Big Band, sung for the workshops and cast album of FINDING NEMO: THE MUSICAL for Disney, and role-played with medical students and business leaders throughout the world to enhance their communication skills. MABC is his happy place and he’s so glad to see you there.

  • Alexandra de Suze

    Alto

    Alexandra de Suze

    Alto

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