AfterGlow Chorus

Harmony with Meaning

Singer Auditions for "The Gift of Love"​

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AfterGlow Chorus is currently scheduling auditions for our our Summer '26 concert program "The Gift of Love." 

This isn't just a concert—it’s a musical mission. "The Gift of Love" is a deep dive into the architecture of the human heart. We are performing a healing, musical offering designed to be a sanctuary of sound, providing profound comfort and emotional healing for those navigating loss, caregiving, or the need for a quiet moment of grace.

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We are looking for singers who want to use their voices for something powerful. If you have the skill to tackle complex arrangements and the heart to deliver them with purpose, we want to hear you.

• The Musical Mission: Providing a "vocal embrace" for those in need of healing.

• The Repertoire: A gorgeous, demanding selection of works centered on healing and hope.​

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As always, our broad repertoire will span classical masterpieces, spirituals, R&B, gospel, and jazz.​ ​

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AfterGlow Chorus is an advanced, 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.​

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Many of the choir's singers have studied music or sung in college choirs and a cappella groups.​ Some of our singers include music teachers, college & graduate school students, educators, lawyers, medical professionals, tech engineers, scientists, as well as many others. All are committed to a high standard of musical excellence while also having fun in the process. ​​

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Our singers are drawn not only from Oakland, but throughout the East Bay as well as the overall San Francisco Bay Area (e.g., Alameda, San Leandro, Castro Valley, Richmond, Berkeley, Hayward, Emeryville, Orinda, Lafayette, Walnut Creek, and San Francisco).​​

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AfterGlow's Rehearsal Model: "High Intensity. High Excellence."

Unlike most other choirs, AfterGlow rehearses in intensive, 4-week periods right before each concert. Prior to the first rehearsal, singers learn, study, and practice their parts on their own. This approach appeals to high-caliber singers who can learn and study music independently prior to focused rehearsal periods.

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Rehearsals are very fast-paced due to the compressed schedule and high-caliber of singers. Regular rehearsals are held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church Oakland in the popular Lake Merritt neighborhood in Oakland. The rehearsal location is very easily accessible by mass transit (e.g., BART). Many singers also carpool with each other. Free parking is also readily available.

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Rehearsal & Concert Dates

In order to create a cohesive ensemble sound in a very short period of time, ALL rehearsal & concert dates are mandatory:

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• Rehearsal #1: Monday 7/13 from 7 pm - 9:30 pm

• Rehearsal #2: Wednesday 7/15 from 7 pm - 9:30 pm

• Rehearsal #3: Monday 7/20 from 7 pm - 9:30 pm

• Rehearsal #4: Wednesday 7/22 from 7 pm - 9:30 pm

• Rehearsal #5: Monday 7/27 from 7 pm - 9:30 pm

• Rehearsal #6: Wednesday 7/29 from 7 pm - 9:30 pm

• Rehearsal #7: Monday 8/3 from 7 pm - 9:30 pm

• Rehearsal #8: Wednesday 8/5 from 7 pm - 9:30 pm

• DRESS REHEARSAL: Saturday 8/8 from 1 pm - 4 pm @ St. Paul's Episcopal Church Oakland

• CONCERT #1: Sunday 8/9 (Call Time 1:30 pm for 4 pm concert) @ St. Paul's Episcopal Church Oakland

• CONCERT #2: Saturday 8/15 (Call Time 5:30 pm for 8 pm concert) OR Sunday 8/16 (Call Time 1:30 pm for 4 pm concert)@ St. Paul's Episcopal Church Oakland​​​

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The audition itself is simple and straightforward. You will be asked to sing any a cappella song of your choosing that you have prepared.  There will also be some vocalizing and sight singing.

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To request a singer audition, please fill out the Google Form below.

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Zero Tuition. Zero Fees. Pure Music.

Unlike many other choirs, there are no fees or tuition to sing in the chorus in order to be as economically inclusive as possible for a variety of singers.