Fall 2026 Choir Auditions Open for AfterGlow Chorus's "Ring Dem Bells" Holiday Concerts

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 Auditions in Oakland and the Bay Area?

Singer audition slots across all voice parts—Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass (SATB)—are filling quickly for our 2026 holiday program, "Ring Dem Bells." We strongly encourage interested singers to submit their audition requests early to secure a time slot.

If you miss the hair-raising precision, intense artistic focus, and deep musical satisfaction of top-tier a cappella singing, AfterGlow was built to be your artistic home.

Featured Holiday A Cappella Repertoire Highlights

Our upcoming holiday program brings together a rich tapestry of classical masterworks, powerful spirituals, soaring gospel, jazz, seasonal carols, and a cappella favorites:

• Powerful Spirituals: "Peter, Go Ring Dem Bells" (arranged by Roderick Williams) & "Keep Your Lamps" (arranged by André Thomas)

• Sacred Masterworks: "Carol of the Bells" (composed by Mykola Leontovych) & "O Magnum Mysterium" (composed by Javier Busto)

• Gospel Classics: "Center of My Joy" (composed by Richard Smallwood)

• Jazz & Carols: "I'll Be Home for Christmas" (arranged by Mac Huff) & "In Dulci Jubilo"

Why Accomplished Singers & A Cappella Alumni Choose AfterGlow

• High-Level Artistry From Day One: We bring together experienced singers with strong musicianship, focusing rehearsals entirely on phrasing, tone color, and artistic interpretation rather than basic note-learning.

• Built for Busy Bay Area Musicians: Sheet music is distributed a full month in advance for independent study. Our condensed 8-rehearsal schedule delivers maximum artistic reward without an overwhelming months-long time commitment.

• Genre-Bending Vocal Excellence: From classical masterworks to gospel, spirituals, R&B, and contemporary a cappella, we perform diverse choral literature at the highest level of vocal excellence.

“From the very first downbeat, you can feel the level of vocal technique and musical focus in the room. Making music with singers this dedicated is pure joy.”— AfterGlow Chorus Singer

Experience the AfterGlow Sound

Want a glimpse of the artistic depth you will build with our ensemble? Watch our live recording of Evelyn Simpson-Curenton’s breathtaking a cappella arrangement of "Lord, How Come Me Here" from our April 2026 Purple Reign concert series:

https://youtu.be/cYzSbWm0QfU?si=3GoN3ds2LwMiVJq2

"Lord, How Come Me Here" arranged by Evelyn Simpson-Curenton from AfterGlow's "Purple Reign" concerts in April 2026

When and Where Are Singer Auditions and Rehearsals?

• Open Voice Parts: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass (SATB)

• Rehearsal & Concert Location: St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 114 Montecito Ave, Oakland, CA 94610 (Lake Merritt neighborhood, walking distance from 19th St. Oakland BART)

• Auditions: Held in Oakland, CA (by appointment)

• Music Distributed: Late September 2026

• Rehearsals Start: Late October 2026

• Concert Dates: Sunday, December 6 & Saturday, December 12, 2026

How Do I Request A Cappella Choir Auditions?

Don't wait to request your audition slot for our 2026 holiday season.

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