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AfterGlow Chorus

Harmony with Meaning

AfterGlow Chorus is a premier, auditioned chamber choir of over 40 highly-skilled, experienced singers based in Oakland, CA in the San Francisco East Bay. AfterGlow's mission is to perform powerful choral works of all genres with the highest level of musicianship and emotional impact. 


We're now scheduling singer auditions for our upcoming Summer 2024 program with rehearsals starting in mid-June): "Giant Shoulders: Music of the Civil Rights Movement."


Honoring the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, we'll be performing inspirational music from a wide variety of musical genres including freedom songs, African-American spirituals, classical choral pieces, Gospel songs, jazz, and Motown classics.


Here are just a few of the pieces we will be performing:

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  • "Oh Freedom" arr. by Brazeal Dennard

  • "Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around"

  • "Hold On" arr. by Moses Hogan

  • "They Led My Lord Away" arr. by Brandon Waddles

  • "In Bright Mansions Above" arr. by Roland Carter

  • "They Shall See" by Jason Harris

  • "Bring Me All Your Dreams" by Christopher Harris"

  • "Peace Be Still" by James Cleveland

  • "Living for the City" by Stevie Wonder

  • "None of Us Are Free" opb Solomon Burke (by Ray Charles)

  • "River" by Leon Bridges

  • "Hallelujah" from "Messiah: A Soulful Celebration" by Mervyn Warren, Michael O. Jackson, and Mark Kibble

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We Shall Overcome arr. by Robert T. Gibson (@rtg0025) - AfterGlow Chorus
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AfterGlow Chorus

We Shall Overcome arr. by Robert T. Gibson (@rtg0025) - AfterGlow Chorus

Recorded live from AfterGlow's concert "Love Is Stronger Than Hate: Remembering Charleston 2015" "Love Is Stronger Than Hate: Remembering Charleston 2015" was a very special, powerful concert AfterGlow Chorus in Oakland, CA. This very special concert honored and commemorated the heart-breaking, and, ultimately, inspirational events at Mother Emanuel Church in Charleston, SC in June 2015: https://motheremanuel.com/our-story We were deeply moved and inspired by Chris Singleton's (@csingleton_2) incredible story and personal mission that "Love is stronger than hate": https://www.chrissingleton.com/chris-story Please consider making a donation to support the beautiful Emanuel Nine Memorial: https://emanuelnine.org/ Concert location: First Presbyterian Church of Oakland, Oakland, CA Date: August 6, 2023 Soloist: Justin McCoy Arranger: Robert T. Gibson (@rtg0025) Swen Ervin, Creative Director Arnold Lee, Music Director (https://www.afterglowchorus.com/) Video Direction: Ian Robin Walker (https://hurricaneimagesinc.com/) Audio Engineer: Jeremy Allen (https://www.musiquito.com/) Website: https://www.afterglowchorus.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afterglowchorus/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/afterglowchorus #choir #charleston #oakland #love #weshallovercome #acappella https://linktr.ee/afterglowchorus
Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel) by Billy Joel (arr. by The Idea of North) - AfterGlow Chorus
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AfterGlow Chorus

Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel) by Billy Joel (arr. by The Idea of North) - AfterGlow Chorus

Recorded live from AfterGlow's Fall 2023 Concert Concert location: First Presbyterian Church of Oakland, Oakland, CA Date: October 22, 2023 Justin McCoy, Collaborative Pianist Swen Ervin, Creative Director Arnold Lee, Music Director Video Direction: Ian Robin Walker (https://hurricaneimagesinc.com/) Audio Engineer: Jeremy Allen (https://www.musiquito.com/) Website: https://www.afterglowchorus.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afterglowchorus/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/afterglowchorus #choir #chorus #singing #singers #music #oakland #love #lullaby #billyjoel #acappella
Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours) by Stevie Wonder arr. by Max Addae - AfterGlow Chorus
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AfterGlow Chorus

Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours) by Stevie Wonder arr. by Max Addae - AfterGlow Chorus

Recorded live from AfterGlow's concert "Crazy Love: Agony & Ecstasy" Concert location: First Presbyterian Church of Oakland, Oakland, CA Date: April 30, 2023 Soloists: Maggie Osburn & Madison Strobach Arranger: Max Addae (maxaddae.com) Collaborative Pianist: Kymry Esainko Swen Ervin, Creative Director Arnold Lee, Music Director (afterglowchorus.com) Video Direction: Ian Robin Walker Audio Engineer: Jeremy Allen #choir #oakland #steviewonder #love #heartbroken #commitment
Were You There? by Christopher H. Harris - AfterGlow Chorus
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AfterGlow Chorus

Were You There? by Christopher H. Harris - AfterGlow Chorus

Recorded live from AfterGlow's concert "Love Is Stronger Than Hate: Remembering Charleston 2015" "Love Is Stronger Than Hate: Remembering Charleston 2015" was a very special, powerful concert AfterGlow Chorus in Oakland, CA. This very special concert honored and commemorated the heart-breaking, and, ultimately, inspirational events at Mother Emanuel Church in Charleston, SC in June 2015: https://motheremanuel.com/our-story We were deeply moved and inspired by Chris Singleton's (@csingleton_2) incredible story and personal mission that "Love is stronger than hate": https://www.chrissingleton.com/chris-story Please consider making a donation to support the beautiful Emanuel Nine Memorial: https://emanuelnine.org/ Concert location: First Presbyterian Church of Oakland, Oakland, CA Date: August 6, 2023 Soloist: Julian Nesbitt Composer: Christopher H. Harris (www.charrismusic.com/) Swen Ervin, Creative Director Arnold Lee, Music Director (https://www.afterglowchorus.com/) Video Direction: Ian Robin Walker (https://hurricaneimagesinc.com/) Audio Engineer: Jeremy Allen (https://www.musiquito.com/) Website: https://www.afterglowchorus.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afterglowchorus/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/afterglowchorus #choir #charleston #oakland #love #spiritual #acappella https://linktr.ee/afterglowchorus
Death Came A-Knockin’ (Travelin’ Shoes) OPB Ruthie Foster (arr. by Paul Rardin) - AfterGlow Chorus
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AfterGlow Chorus

Death Came A-Knockin’ (Travelin’ Shoes) OPB Ruthie Foster (arr. by Paul Rardin) - AfterGlow Chorus

Recorded live from AfterGlow's concert "Love Is Stronger Than Hate: Remembering Charleston 2015" "Love Is Stronger Than Hate: Remembering Charleston 2015" was a very special, powerful concert AfterGlow Chorus in Oakland, CA. This very special concert honored and commemorated the heart-breaking, and, ultimately, inspirational events at Mother Emanuel Church in Charleston, SC in June 2015: https://motheremanuel.com/our-story We were deeply moved and inspired by Chris Singleton's (@csingleton_2) incredible story and personal mission that "Love is stronger than hate": https://www.chrissingleton.com/chris-story Please consider making a donation to support the beautiful Emanuel Nine Memorial: https://emanuelnine.org/ Concert location: First Presbyterian Church of Oakland, Oakland, CA Date: August 6, 2023 Soloists: Angel Peprah, Becca Sullivan, and Gabrielle Spann OPB: Ruthie Foster (http://www.ruthiefoster.com/) Arranger: Paul Rardin Swen Ervin, Creative Director Arnold Lee, Music Director (https://www.afterglowchorus.com/) Video Direction: Ian Robin Walker (https://hurricaneimagesinc.com/) Audio Engineer: Jeremy Allen (https://www.musiquito.com/) Website: https://www.afterglowchorus.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afterglowchorus/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/afterglowchorus #choir #charleston #oakland #love #spiritual #acappella #ruthiefoster https://linktr.ee/afterglowchorus
A Prayer by Ken Burton - AfterGlow Chorus
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AfterGlow Chorus

A Prayer by Ken Burton - AfterGlow Chorus

Recorded live from AfterGlow's concert "Love Is Stronger Than Hate: Remembering Charleston 2015" "Love Is Stronger Than Hate: Remembering Charleston 2015" was a very special, powerful concert AfterGlow Chorus in Oakland, CA. This very special concert honored and commemorated the heart-breaking, and, ultimately, inspirational events at Mother Emanuel Church in Charleston, SC in June 2015: https://motheremanuel.com/our-story We were deeply moved and inspired by Chris Singleton's (@csingleton_2) incredible story and personal mission that "Love is stronger than hate": https://www.chrissingleton.com/chris-story Please consider making a donation to support the beautiful Emanuel Nine Memorial: https://emanuelnine.org/ Concert location: First Presbyterian Church of Oakland, Oakland, CA Date: August 6, 2023 Soloist: Sonya Harway Composer: Ken Burton (https://www.kenburton.com/) Swen Ervin, Creative Director Arnold Lee, Music Director (https://www.afterglowchorus.com/) Video Direction: Ian Robin Walker (https://hurricaneimagesinc.com/) Audio Engineer: Jeremy Allen (https://www.musiquito.com/) Website: https://www.afterglowchorus.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afterglowchorus/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/afterglowchorus #choir #charleston #oakland #love #prayer #acappella https://linktr.ee/afterglowchorus
I Can't Make You Love Me by Bonnie Raitt - AfterGlow Chorus
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AfterGlow Chorus

I Can't Make You Love Me by Bonnie Raitt - AfterGlow Chorus

Recorded live from AfterGlow's concert "Crazy Love: Agony & Ecstasy" Concert location: First Presbyterian Church of Oakland, Oakland, CA Date: April 30, 2023 Soloists: Sophie Gabel-Scheinbaum & Swen Erin Collaborative Pianist: Kymry Esainko Swen Ervin, Creative Director Arnold Lee, Music Director (afterglowchorus.com) Video Direction: Ian Robin Walker (https://hurricaneimagesinc.com/) Audio Engineer: Jeremy Allen (https://www.musiquito.com/) #choir #oakland #bonnieraitt #love #heartbroken
Soon Ah Will Be Done arr. by William Dawson - AfterGlow Chorus
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AfterGlow Chorus

Soon Ah Will Be Done arr. by William Dawson - AfterGlow Chorus

Recorded live from AfterGlow's concert "Love Is Stronger Than Hate: Remembering Charleston 2015" "Love Is Stronger Than Hate: Remembering Charleston 2015" was a very special, powerful concert AfterGlow Chorus in Oakland, CA. This very special concert honored and commemorated the heart-breaking, and, ultimately, inspirational events at Mother Emanuel Church in Charleston, SC in June 2015: https://motheremanuel.com/our-story We were deeply moved and inspired by Chris Singleton's (@csingleton_2) incredible story and personal mission that "Love is stronger than hate": https://www.chrissingleton.com/chris-story Please consider making a donation to support the beautiful Emanuel Nine Memorial: https://emanuelnine.org/ Concert location: First Presbyterian Church of Oakland, Oakland, CA Date: August 6, 2023 Arranger: Williams Dawson Swen Ervin, Creative Director Arnold Lee, Music Director (https://www.afterglowchorus.com/) Video Direction: Ian Robin Walker (https://hurricaneimagesinc.com/) Audio Engineer: Jeremy Allen (https://www.musiquito.com/) Website: https://www.afterglowchorus.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afterglowchorus/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/afterglowchorus #choir #charleston #oakland #love #weshallovercome #acappella #spiritual #music #singing https://linktr.ee/afterglowchorus
Freedom opb Beyoncé (arr. by Hansel R. Romero) - AfterGlow Chorus
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AfterGlow Chorus

Freedom opb Beyoncé (arr. by Hansel R. Romero) - AfterGlow Chorus

Recorded live from AfterGlow's concert "Love Is Stronger Than Hate: Remembering Charleston 2015" "Love Is Stronger Than Hate: Remembering Charleston 2015" was a very special, powerful concert AfterGlow Chorus in Oakland, CA. This very special concert honored and commemorated the heart-breaking, and, ultimately, inspirational events at Mother Emanuel Church in Charleston, SC in June 2015: https://motheremanuel.com/our-story We were deeply moved and inspired by Chris Singleton's (@csingleton_2) incredible story and personal mission that "Love is stronger than hate": https://www.chrissingleton.com/chris-story Please consider making a donation to support the beautiful Emanuel Nine Memorial: https://emanuelnine.org/ Concert location: First Presbyterian Church of Oakland, Oakland, CA Date: August 6, 2023 Soloist: Gabrielle Spann Arranger: Hansel R. Romero Swen Ervin, Creative Director Arnold Lee, Music Director (https://www.afterglowchorus.com/) Video Direction: Ian Robin Walker (https://hurricaneimagesinc.com/) Audio Engineer: Jeremy Allen (https://www.musiquito.com/) Website: https://www.afterglowchorus.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afterglowchorus/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/afterglowchorus #choir #charleston #oakland #love #freedom #acappella #beyonce #singing https://linktr.ee/afterglowchorus
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