Final Call: Audition for AfterGlow’s Holiday Concerts
This is our final call for singer auditions for "Ring Dem Bells," our December holiday concert series in Oakland. Rehearsals start next month, and sheet music goes out in just two weeks!
We invite experienced sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses from across Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco, and the broader East Bay to audition while slots remain open across all voice parts.
Audition Window: Closing Soon (Oakland, CA)
Rehearsals Start: Monday, October 26, 2026 (Music distributed late September)
Rehearsal Location: St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 114 Montecito Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
Concert Dates: Sunday, December 6 & Saturday, December 12, 2026
What Singers Are Saying
“Finding AfterGlow was a game-changer. The musicianship in the room is incredible—everyone comes fully prepared, allowing us to skip the basic mechanics and focus on building an otherworldly ensemble sound. It’s the highest level of singing I’ve experienced since my top college choir.”— AfterGlow Chorus Singer
Experience the Power of AfterGlow: Watch "Psalm 57"
Want to feel the massive, wall-of-sound resonance and goosebumps-level artistry you’ll create with us?
Watch our newly released performance of "Psalm 57" by Betty Jackson King, recorded live at our "Purple Reign" concert series in Oakland:
Composed by Betty Jackson King—a pioneering 20th-century composer and master choral director—this work is famous for its lush, extended harmonic clusters and sweeping dynamic shifts. It’s a direct window into the precision, vocal blend, and high-energy artistry we bring to every rehearsal.
Repertoire Highlights for "Ring Dem Bells"
Our December program brings together electrifying arrangements, sacred masterworks, and joyous carols crafted to challenge and inspire advanced singers across the Bay Area:
Virtuosic Spirituals: "Peter, Go Ring Dem Bells" (arr. Roderick Williams) & "Ain't That a-Rockin'" (arr. Stacey V. Gibbs)
Classic Masterworks: "Bogoroditse Devo" (Rachmaninoff) & "O Magnum Mysterium" (Victoria)
Gospel Power: "Go Tell It On the Mountain" (arr. The Myra Walker Singers)
Beloved Carols: "The First Nowell", "Es ist ein Rose entsprungen" (Praetorius), and "Sussex Carol"
Designed for Busy, Advanced Singers
Streamlined Rehearsal Schedule: A condensed rehearsal schedule delivering maximum artistic payoff without a bloated four-month commitment.
No Note-Pounding: We send sheet music out a full month in advance so rehearsals focus strictly on phrasing, dynamic colors, and expressive artistry from day one.
Exceptional Musicality: Sing alongside peers who come fully prepared and care deeply about tone, precision, and nuance.
Ready to Sing With Us?
This is our final round of auditions for the holiday season. If you miss the hair-raising precision and deep reward of singing in a top-tier choir, we’d love to hear you.
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