Quick Summary: AfterGlow Chorus is now scheduling choir singer auditions for its upcoming Fall 2026 holiday concert series, "Ring Dem Bells." Rehearsals for our premier a cappella choir begin late October 2026 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church (114 Montecito Ave, Oakland, CA 94610), culminating in December performances. Experienced Bay Area Sopranos, Altos, Tenors, and Basses can request a 30-minute choir audition slot at afterglowchorus.com/auditions. Looking for Advanced Choir

Reflecting on an incredible summer finale, looking ahead to our "Ring Dem Bells" winter season, and inviting experienced Bay Area singers to join our ensemble. What an incredible afternoon! On Sunday, August 16, AfterGlow Chorus closed out "The Gift of Love" season at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Oakland. We are still floating from the warmth, energy, and enthusiastic standing ovations in that room. We created this program as a heartfelt tribute to caregivers, healthcare wo

After an unforgettable, soul-stirring opening afternoon, AfterGlow Chorus returns to St. Paul's in Oakland this Sunday, August 16, for our final concert of the summer. Two Monarch butterflies resting on a carnelian rose—a visual symbol of transformation, memory, and enduring love. 📍 Concert At-a-GlanceEvent: "The Gift of Love": Music for Healing & Loss (Final Performance)Date & Time: Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM (Doors open at 3:30 PM)Venue: St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Only 2 days until opening afternoon—an invitation to rest, recharge, and experience the transformative power of live a cappella harmony. The wait is almost over. This Sunday, August 9 at 4:00 PM, AfterGlow Chorus takes the stage at the historic St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Oakland to open our summer concert series, "The Gift of Love": Music for Healing & Loss. If you’ve been seeking a moment of quiet reflection, a lift for a heavy heart, or simply the chance to experience b

Two Monarch butterflies resting on a carnelian rose—a visual symbol of transformation, memory, and enduring love. An invitation for caregivers, seekers, and music lovers across the East Bay looking for rest, connection, and restorative harmony in Oakland. When life feels heavy, what carries us through is the extraordinary power of love, human connection, and the transcendent beauty of live music. This August, AfterGlow Chorus invites you to step inside the breathtaking acoust

An invitation for the caregivers, the seekers, and the quiet souls looking for rest, connection, and restorative harmony in Oakland. Whether you spend your days dedicated to caring for others, are moving through a season of quiet loss, or are simply navigating a deep personal transition, finding a moment of true, sustaining peace can feel exceptionally rare. When life feels heavy, what carries us through is the extraordinary power of love, human connection, and the transcende

An invite to step away from the noise of the world with our upcoming Summer 2026 series. Flanked by two bright orange Monarch butterflies, a soft pink rose visualizes the emotional arc of "The Gift of Love"—a musical oasis designed to bring blooming hope and comforting warmth to our East Bay community. "The energy in the room was absolutely electric. You don’t just hear this music; you feel it vibrating right through you. I left feeling completely re-energized." — AfterGlow C

An intimate look at the emotional center of our upcoming Summer 2026 series. Flanked by bright yellow Swallowtail butterflies, a soft pink rose mirrors Thomas LaVoy's "Alleluia"—a choral landscape that blooms from introspective darkness into a shared, enveloping sanctuary of comfort and hope. "I came in feeling completely depleted from a long season of caregiving, and left feeling profoundly lighter. The music washed over me like a wave of pure comfort." — AfterGlow Concert A

An inside look at the musical architecture of our upcoming Summer 2026 series. Our Summer 2026 repertoire bridges 20th-century French masterpieces with African American Spirituals, creating an intimate, acoustic oasis of sound right next to Oakland's Lake Merritt. When building a concert series around a concept as vast as "love," it is easy to fall into predictable patterns. But love, in its true human complexity, is rarely a single note. It is comfort, it is grief, it is res

An open invitation to experience an oasis of unamplified sound in Oakland this August. Momentum is building quickly for The Gift of Love, and our Advance Ticket tier is now entirely sold out. For those planning to join us at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Oakland, our $5-off Discount Tickets are live starting today, offering a wonderful opportunity to secure your seats early and save before standard door pricing hits. A Living Tapestry of Acoustic Space The Gift of Love is desi

Experience a premier a cappella concert in Oakland. Join AfterGlow Chorus for stunning choral music this August at St. Paul's. Claim Advance tickets now.

The roster for our high-intensity Summer 2026 program, "The Gift of Love," is nearly locked. Here is your final opportunity to claim a space in the room. There is a specific kind of frustration known only to advanced singers balancing busy Bay Area careers. You miss the uncompromising artistic standard of your collegiate chamber choir or elite a cappella group. You miss the feeling of standing in a section where everyone has prepared independently, locked in their vowels, and

Miss the visceral thrill of high-stakes collegiate a cappella or contemporary ensembles? Explore the fast-paced summer cycle actively auditioning in Oakland. "The energy in the room is immediate. When you gather forty people who all arrive with the notes completely locked in their muscle memory, you don't waste time learning parts. You start making art from the very first downbeat." — AfterGlow Chorus Vocalist If you are an experienced singer balancing a demanding career, fam

For the experienced vocalist, a choir is only as rewarding as the standard it demands. Explore the technical challenge behind our upcoming repertoire. "There is a rare kind of joy that comes from standing in a section where everyone has completely mastered the score before the first downbeat. You aren’t learning notes; you are shaping something incredibly beautiful from day one." > — AfterGlow Chorus Musician For an experienced singer, the San Francisco Bay Area offers plenty

Looking for advanced choir auditions in the San Francisco Bay Area? See why experienced vocalists are securing their spaces for our upcoming Summer 2026 cycle. "AfterGlow is unlike any other choir I've sung with — the level of talent is incredible, and every rehearsal and concert feels electric." > — AfterGlow Chorus Singer There is a unique thrill that comes from singing at the absolute peak of your vocal capability—where technical precision meets pure, unbridled heart. As o

At AfterGlow, we create a "sanctuary of sound"—a space where music serves as a bridge to emotional healing. Our upcoming Summer season, "The Gift of Love," is specifically designed to provide comfort to patients, caregivers, and those navigating loss through the power of the human voice. Professional Choral Blend and A Cappella Excellence What does the AfterGlow "wall of sound" actually feel like? While the following video features a holiday favorite, it perfectly demonstrate

AfterGlow Chorus is an elite, tuition-free chamber ensemble in Oakland, CA, specializing in high-impact choral music across classical, gospel, and soul genres. We are moving quickly to assemble our Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass (SATB) voices for the upcoming Summer '26 program, "The Gift of Love." If you are a soulful vocalist in the San Francisco Bay Area who craves a high-level musical challenge and a deep sense of purpose, we invite you to lend your voice to our Oakland a

Following the high-energy success of our Purple Reign tribute, the choir is now turning its focus toward a summer of technical excellence and transformative sound. We are officially opening singer auditions for our Summer '26 program: "The Gift of Love." A Sanctuary of Sound 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 sou

This is it, Oakland. After an incredible premiere last weekend, the choir is preparing for the final performance of Purple Reign. This Saturday, April 25, at 8:00 PM, we take the stage at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church one last time to honor the 10th anniversary of Prince’s passing. If you missed our first show, this is your very last opportunity to experience this high-energy, soulful celebration of a musical icon. Experience the Power of the Choir To hear the incredible energy

It’s officially concert week. This Sunday, April 19, at 4:00 PM , the wait is over. AfterGlow Chorus takes the stage at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church for the premiere of Purple Reign . If you’ve been looking for the perfect way to spend a spring afternoon in Oakland, this is it. Imagine a stroll around Lake Merritt followed by a soulful, high-energy tribute to the legacy of Prince , just as we approach the 10th anniversary of his passing. A Program That Moves You This isn't j