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AfterGlow Chorus: High Intensity. High Excellence. Deep Joy.

The home for experienced, high-caliber singers in Oakland

"The Gift of Love" Concert: A Sanctuary of Sound

An intimate musical offering of comfort, vibrant grace, and radiant joy.

Dates: Sunday, August 9, 2026 & Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Location: St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 114 Montecito Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
Tickets: August 9th Tickets via Eventbrite | August 16th Tickets via Eventbrite

This August, AfterGlow Chorus invites you to The Gift of Love — a deeply moving, uplifting afternoon performance designed to be a healing "vocal embrace" right here in Oakland. Whether you are navigating a season of loss, holding up others as a caregiver, or simply looking to fill your reservoir with hope, this concert is a space designed to offer comfort, restore your spirit, and lift your heart.

By blending the breathtaking harmonies of sacred classical works with the visceral, soaring energy of gospel, spirituals, jazz, and soul, our elite singers create a premier multi-genre a cappella chamber choir experience. There is something uniquely powerful about the unaccompanied human voice—choral music has a rare, physical and emotional ability to heal and uplift the spirit like nothing else on earth.

"There are moments when the harmony is so pure it feels like the air in the room changes. AfterGlow doesn't just perform; they create an atmosphere you never want to leave." — Recent Concert Attendee

🎵 Program Highlights

Classical & Contemporary Light: Luminous architecture featuring Maurice Duruflé’s Ubi Caritas, Nathaniel Dett’s O Holy Lord, and contemporary gems by Susan LaBarr, Thomas LaVoy, Ernani Aguiar, and György Orbán.

Powerful Spirituals: Roof-raising power and resilience, featuring Stacey Gibbs' Wade in the Water, Ysayë Barnwell's Wanna Die Easy, and Moses Hogan's comforting Give Me Jesus.

Gospel, Soul & Jazz: High-energy joy featuring Richard Smallwood's Healing, Nathan Carter's If I Can Help Somebody, Sam Cooke's classic Bring It on Home to Me, and Greg Murai's stunning arrangement of Pure Imagination.

Tickets - August 16th Concert

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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.