Chorus Information
Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir
Terrance Kelly, Director
Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status:
Archived
Basic Information
| Description: | This is a semi-professional, community chorus, open to the general public. |
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| Web Address: | http://www.oigc.org |
| Year Estab: | 1986 |
| Mission: | An interfaith, multi-racial choir that expresses unity in diversity " through gospel music. " |
| Emphasis: | Traditional through contemporary gospel, including spirituals and occasionally other music. |
| Size: | 65 |
| Concerts/Year: | 2 per month |
| Auditions: | Yes. Generally once per year in February. Call (510) 3938 to be put on list to be notified. Those auditioning should have strong vocal skills and be able to learn by ear. Auditionee sings a song of his/her choice, gospel or secular a cappella or bring music for accompanist; intervals will also be sung. |
| Dues: | $20 per month. (Scholarships available.) |
| Dress: | Uniforms |
| Rehearsals: | Monday, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Imani Community Church, 3300 MacArthur Avenue, Oakland |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Church/Sacred Contemporary Gospel Christmas |
Type of Chorus: | Gospel |
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| Rehearse City: | Oakland | ||
| Region: | Alameda County West | ||
| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | P.O. Box 28732, Oakland, 94604 |
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| Phone: | (510) 848-3938 |
| Fax: | (510) 549-2490 |
| Email: | admin@oigc.org |
Other Information
| Related Groups: | Ensemble of 15. |
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| Discography: | Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir. Live! Audio cassette. 1990. Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir. We've Come A Mighty Long Way. Compact disc and audio cassette. 1995. |
| Bibliography: | Features/reviews appears regularly in the local press--San Francisco Chronicle, Oakland Tribune, and all local papers, as well as the New York Times, December 26, 1990. |
| Comments: | Musicians: Ben Heveroh (keyboard); Rahsaan Ellison (organ, keyboards); Juan Forte (drums); David Belove (bass). We sing both a cappella and with our band. We don't sing from written music; singers must have good ears " and ability to memorize a very large repertoire. Members represent diverse religious faiths, beliefs, and ethnic groups. We love going into churches of all ethnic and religious persuasions and showing how a mixed group like ours, in today's troubled and fragmented society, spreads joy and unity. We also sing at many festivals, some television shows, and tour domestically or internationally each year. Television program about the choir: Circle of Friends. KGO-TV. 1994-1995. (local Emmy Award winner.) This is our story, this is our song: 1997 award-winning documentary about the choir. "" |