Oakland A Cappella Choir Auditions Extended: Join AfterGlow Chorus for "Ring Dem Bells"
Oakland Choir Auditions Extended
If you missed our initial deadline, there is still time to join us this fall! We are continuing singer auditions for "Ring Dem Bells," AfterGlow Chorus’s December holiday concert series in Oakland.
Finding a choir that balances high artistic standards with a warm, supportive community can be difficult. Many of our members are former college choir or a cappella singers who missed the exhilaration of singing powerful, compelling choral music. AfterGlow was built specifically to fill that gap.
We invite experienced sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses from across Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco, Alameda, Emeryville, San Leandro, Castro Valley, Hayward, and Richmond to apply.
Recognized on the Global Stage: Featured 3x on Daily Choirs
We are proud that AfterGlow Chorus has been featured three times on Daily Choirs, highlighting our commitment to choral excellence, expressive musicality, and vibrant a cappella performance on a national platform. When you sing with AfterGlow, you join an ensemble dedicated to artistic rigor that reaches audiences far beyond our local stage.
Live Oakland Performance: Rene Clausen’s "Prayer"
To experience our sound and commitment to expressive dynamic control, watch our live performance of Rene Clausen's "Prayer", recorded at our "Purple Reign" concert series in Oakland:
Composed by renowned American choral master Rene Clausen, "Prayer" demands deep breath support, pristine intonation, and delicate dynamic shaping to achieve its lush harmonies. It showcases the sheer power and intimacy of pure a cappella performance—the hallmark of the AfterGlow experience.
Why Join AfterGlow's Oakland A Cappella Ensemble?
Premier Oakland A Cappella: We focus almost exclusively on unaccompanied a cappella repertoire, where every singer contributes directly to a rich, full ensemble sound. This is high-level music-making designed for dedicated choral musicians.
Efficient, Focused Rehearsals: Our condensed rehearsal cycle is structured to maximize your artistic fulfillment and respect your schedule as a busy Bay Area resident.
Music Sent in Advance: Sheet music is distributed early so rehearsals focus immediately on phrasing, color, and musicality rather than learning notes.
A Welcoming Community: Sing alongside passionate peers across the East Bay and San Francisco who care deeply about choral excellence and musical connection.
Repertoire Highlights for "Ring Dem Bells"
Our holiday program spans sacred masterworks, classic carols, traditional spirituals, uplifting gospel, and modern choral settings:
Sacred Masterworks & Modern Gems: "O magnum mysterium" (Victoria), "Bogoroditse Devo" (Rachmaninoff), "Es ist ein Rose entsprungen" (Praetorius), "O Nata Lux" (composed by AfterGlow's own Eric Gilbert), and Rene Clausen's "Prayer".
Classic Carols, Holiday Favorites & Smooth Soul: "Light of a Clear Blue Morning" (Dolly Parton, arr. Craig Hella Johnson), "Silent Night" (arr. The Temptations), and "I'll Be Home for Christmas" (arr. Mac Huff).
Fiery & Soulful Spirituals: "Little Innocent Lamb" (arr. Stacey V. Gibbs), "Peter, Go Ring Them Bells" (arr. Roderick Williams), "Ain't That a Rockin'" (arr. Stacey V. Gibbs), and "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child" (arr. Robert Fountain).
Uplifting Gospel: "Go Tell It on the Mountain" (arr. The Myra Walker Singers).
Oakland Rehearsal & Audition Details
Rehearsal Location: St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 114 Montecito Ave, Oakland, CA 94610 (Near Lake Merritt; convenient access from 19th St BART and Freeways 880, 580, and 24 for East Bay and San Francisco commuters)
Rehearsals Begin: Monday, October 26, 2026
Concert Dates: Sunday, December 6 & Saturday, December 12, 2026
We are finalizing section rosters in October. If you are looking for a musical home that inspires you every Monday evening, we’d love to hear you.
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