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Rehearsal & Concert Schedule

SUMMER  '26 SCHEDULE (as of 4/6/26)

Our Summer 2026 concert program "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 sound, providing profound comfort and emotional healing for those navigating loss, caregiving, or the need for a quiet moment of grace. This isn't just a concert—it’s a musical mission.

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As we always do, we will be singing uplifting and powerful music from many different genres (e.g., classical, R&B, Gospel, pop, etc.).

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The Musical Program (subject to change)
We have a packed and deeply meaningful program. We’ll be diving into:

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  • Contemporary & Classical: Angele Dei (Susan LaBarr), Alleluia (Thomas LaVoy), Salmo 150 (Ernani Aguiar), Daemon Irrepit Callidus (György Orbán), Ubi Caritas et Amor (Maurice Duruflé), O Holy Lord (Nathaniel Dett), and When You Are Old (Hans Bridger Heruth).

  • Powerful Spirituals: Wade in the Water (arr. Stacey Gibbs), and Wanna Die Easy When I Die arr. by Ysayë Barnwell, Give Me Jesus and I Want Jesus to Walk with Me (arr. Moses Hogan)

  • Jazz: Pure Imagination (arr. Greg Murai)

  • Gospel: The Storm Is Passing Over (Donald Vails), Healing (Richard Smallwood), If I Can Help Somebody (arr. Nathan Carter)

  • Soulful R&B: Sam Cooke’s classic Bring It on Home to Me.


Here is a YouTube playlist of the draft program

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Unlike most other choirs, AfterGlow rehearses in intensive, 4-week periods right before each concert. Prior to the first rehearsal, singers learn, study, and practice their parts on their own.

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Rehearsals are very fast-paced due to the compressed schedule and high-caliber of singers. Regular rehearsals are held at First Presbyterian Church of Oakland in the popular Uptown neighborhood in Oakland. The rehearsal location is very easily accessible by mass transit (e.g., BART). Many singers also carpool with each other. Free parking is also readily available.

 

Here is the accelerated rehearsal schedule (In order to create a cohesive choral sound in a very short period of time, all rehearsal & concert dates are mandatory):

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  • Rehearsal #1: Monday 7/13 from 7 pm - 9:30 pm

  • Rehearsal #2: Wednesday 7/15 from 7 pm - 9:30 pm

  • Rehearsal #3: Monday 7/20 from 7 pm - 9:30 pm

  • Rehearsal #4: Wednesday 7/22 from 7 pm - 9:30 pm

  • Rehearsal #5: Monday 7/27 from 7 pm - 9:30 pm

  • Rehearsal #6: Wednesday 7/29 from 7 pm - 9:30 pm

  • Rehearsal #7: Monday 8/3 from 7 pm - 9:30 pm

  • Rehearsal #8: Wednesday 8/5 from 7 pm - 9:30 pm

  • DRESS REHEARSAL: Saturday 8/8 from 1 pm - 4 pm @ St. Paul's Episcopal Church Oakland

  • CONCERT #1: Sunday 8/9 (Call Time 1:30 pm for 4 pm concert) @ St. Paul's Episcopal Church Oakland

  • CONCERT #2: Saturday 8/15 (Call Time 5:30 pm for 8 pm concert) OR Sunday 8/16 (Call Time 1:30 pm for 4 pm concert)@ St. Paul's Episcopal Church Oakland

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