Auditions Open: Join AfterGlow for "The Gift of Love" Summer Season
- AfterGlow Chorus
- May 12
- 2 min read
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 and East Bay musical community.
The Musical Challenge: Virtuosic Summer Repertoire
This season, we are diving deep into the architecture of the human heart with a diverse program of choral excellence. Our repertoire is designed for versatile musicians and includes:
Contemporary & Classical: Ubi Caritas (Maurice Duruflé), Daemon Irrepit Callidus (György Orbán), and Angele Dei (Susan LaBarr).
Powerful Spirituals: Wade in the Water (arr. Stacey Gibbs) and Give Me Jesus (arr. Moses Hogan).
Gospel, Jazz & Soul: Healing (Richard Smallwood), Pure Imagination (arr. Greg Murai), and Sam Cooke’s Bring It on Home to Me.
Experience the AfterGlow Sound
What does it sound like to be part of the AfterGlow "wall of sound"? Watch our ensemble perform this advanced arrangement of "Sweet Little Jesus Boy" to experience the musicianship and emotional impact we bring to the stage:
A Rehearsal Model for Independent Musicians
We utilize a "High Intensity. High Excellence." rehearsal model. We provide you with the music in advance so you can study independently. We then come together for eight intensive rehearsals to focus on blend, artistry, and impact.
Tuition-Free Choir in Oakland: We are committed to economic inclusivity—talent and dedication are the only requirements for entry. There are zero dues or fees to participate.
Rehearsal Location: First Presbyterian Church of Oakland, located in the vibrant Uptown neighborhood. Our rehearsal space is easily accessible by BART and offers free parking.
The Summer '26 Schedule & Commitment
We seek versatile Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass voices—musicians with a great ear for blend and a passion for delivering high-impact choral music. Because our schedule is accelerated, all rehearsal and concert dates are mandatory.
Mark your calendars for this summer’s intensive cycle:
We are moving fast to finalize our roster for July. If you're ready to commit to a high standard of artistry and a powerful summer of music, we invite you to apply today.
Visit our Audition Page to fill out the interest form and schedule your audition.
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