High Intensity. High Excellence. Deep Joy.
AfterGlow Chorus: Fall 2026 Oakland Choir Auditions
The Oakland home for advanced choir singers seeking an exceptional a cappella experience.
The AfterGlow Difference
Our core mission is a commitment to extraordinary musical quality and deep choral artistry.
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High-Level Artistry: AfterGlow gathers elite singers with advanced musicianship, allowing us to skip basic note-learning and focus entirely on high-level choral artistry from day one.
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Built for Busy Musicians: Sheet music is distributed weeks in advance for independent preparation. Our highly condensed rehearsal schedule is the perfect fit for advanced, busy singers looking for an exceptional choir without a grueling, months-long time commitment.
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Extraordinary Repertoire: From classical masterworks and soaring gospel to spirituals, R&B, and jazz, we perform a rich diversity of genres at the highest level of vocal excellence.
AfterGlow Chorus is an advanced, tuition-free chamber choir based in Oakland, California, with zero singer dues to ensure our ensemble remains accessible solely to the highest tier of talent.
“After years in a top-tier college choir, I forgot how much my soul needed the deep joy of an advanced group breathing and singing as one. AfterGlow brings back that incredible emotional high, but fits into a busy life.”
— AfterGlow Singer
Fall 2026 Season: "Ring Dem Bells"
Auditions are currently being scheduled for our Fall 2026 program, "Ring Dem Bells." Our very special holiday program spans classical masterworks, soaring gospel arrangements, traditional African American spirituals, soul-stirring R&B, and gorgeous jazz. Here is a draft YouTube playlist of the repertoire (subject to change.)
Rehearsals and performances take place near Lake Merritt at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Oakland.
Fall 2026 Rehearsal & Concert Schedule
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Rehearsals (Mondays & Wednesdays | 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM): Oct 26, Oct 28, Nov 2, Nov 4, Nov 9, Nov 16, Nov 18, Nov 30. (Note: No rehearsals on Wed, Nov 11 for Veterans Day or the week of Nov 23 for Thanksgiving)
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Dress Rehearsal: Wednesday, Dec 2 (7:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
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Concert #1: Sunday, Dec 6, 2026 (4:00 PM)
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Concert #2: Saturday, Dec 12, 2026 (8:00 PM)
Recognized for Choral Excellence
Featured Three Times by Daily Choirs
We are deeply honored to have our artistry recognized once again on the world stage. Daily Choirs is the premier international curation platform dedicated to showcasing the world's most inspiring choirs.
To be selected by their editors a total of three times for their global audience of over one million choral music lovers is a rare testament to the vibrant energy, technical precision, and elite blend of our Oakland-based chamber ensemble. See our featured live performance of Moses Hogan’s powerful arrangement, "My Soul’s Been Anchored in the Lord," below.
My Soul’s Been Anchored in the Lord arr. by Moses Hogan - AfterGlow Chorus
My Soul’s Been Anchored in the Lord arr. by Moses Hogan - AfterGlow Chorus
We Shall Overcome arr. by Robert T. Gibson (@rtg0025) - AfterGlow Chorus
I Shall Wear a Crown by Thomas Whitfield (trancscr. by Brandon Waddles) - AfterGlow Chorus
