Chorus Information
The Festival Chorus of the East Bay
Alexander W. Jackson
Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status:
Current
Basic Information
| Description: | This is a community, recreational chorus, open to the general public (18 years old and up). |
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| Year Estab: | 1990 |
| Mission: | To provide free concerts to the East Bay-Oakland community. Also to provide a stress-free chorus to all who wish to sing. |
| Emphasis: | Classical music, modern American vocal music, small works, gospel, a cappella, and more. Primarily a concert chorus with varied repertoire. |
| Size: | 48-80+ |
| Concerts/Year: | 2-4, approximately |
| Auditions: | No. Director checks for voice placement at time of joining. |
| Dues: | $60 per concert season (2 per year) |
| Dress: | Women: black floor length skirts, with white tops; Men: dark suits with white shirts and black bow-tie. |
| Rehearsals: | Monday, 6:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m., Lake Merritt Church--United Methodist, 1330 Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Classical Church/Sacred Contemporary Jazz Gospel |
Type of Chorus: | Mixed Adult |
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| Rehearse City: | Oakland | ||
| Audition Req'd: | N | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | 1255 First Avenue, Oakland, 94606 |
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| Phone: | (510) 465-4793 |
Other Information
| Related Groups: | Some solo positions when needed. |
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| Discography: | We have videos of our concerts for those who wish to know about us. |
| Bibliography: | Local newspapers in the Bay Area. No reviews. |
| Comments: | This is still a young chorus with growing pains. We welcome all who love to sing and wish to perform good concert music. We provide a stress-free rehearsal and have fun preparing for our concert offerings. We always present the finest soloists we can from the Bay Area. Our director is easy-going, but thorough. We sing for joy and the love of singing." |