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AfterGlow Chorus

Harmony with Meaning

AfterGlow Chorus is a premier, auditioned chamber choir of 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. 


AfterGlow Chorus is currently scheduling singer auditions for our Spring Concert with rehearsals starting in February with concerts on March 10th & March 24th.

The concert program is called "What's Love Got to Do with It?"  Inspired by the life journey of the late, great Tina Turner, we will be singing a wide range of music on the powerful, emotional themes of love and healing.

Here are just a few of the exciting pieces that we will be singing across many musical genres (classical, jazz, R&B, pop):

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  • "Healing Heart" by Jacob Naverud

  • "Let's Stay Together" opb Al Green

  • "A Quiet Place" opb Take 6

  • "The Weather" opb Lawrence

  • "Rock-a My Soul" (arranged by Stacey Gibbs)

  • "Alleluia" by Randall Thompson

  • "Something's Got a Hold on Me" opb Etta James

  • "Jealous" opb Nick Jonas

  • "Love Yourself" opb Justin Bieber

  • "For Once in my Life" opb Stevie Wonder

  • "River Deep Mountain High" opb Tina Turner 

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Strong, enthusiastic singers who may be interested in auditioning can learn about the details here.

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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
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
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
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
May the Work I've Done Speak for Me by Sullivan Pugh (arr. by Collin Lett) - AfterGlow Chorus
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AfterGlow Chorus

May the Work I've Done Speak for Me by Sullivan Pugh (arr. by Collin Lett) - 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: Samantha Fentress Arranger: Colin Lett (https://micousticmedia.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 #gospel #gospelmusic #acappella #singing https://linktr.ee/afterglowchorus
Total Praise by Richard Smallwood (arr. by Doreen Rao) - AfterGlow Chorus Concert - August 2022
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AfterGlow Chorus

Total Praise by Richard Smallwood (arr. by Doreen Rao) - AfterGlow Chorus Concert - August 2022

Recorded live from AfterGlow's concert "Pandemic & Racism: What's Going On." Concert location: First Presbyterian Church, Oakland, CA Date: August 7, 2022 Kymry Esainko, Collaborative Pianist Swen Ervin, Creative Director Arnold Lee, Music Director Video Direction: Omid Zoufonoun #choir #oakland #praise #richardsmallwood #gospelmusic #grief #gratitude
Stay by Rihanna - AfterGlow Chorus
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AfterGlow Chorus

Stay by Rihanna - 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: Gabrielle Spann & Alma Ramos 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 #rihanna #love #heartbroken
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