Chorus Information
Oakland Jazz Choir
Sandra Peter, Musical Director
Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status:
Current
Basic Information
| Description: | This is a semi-professional chorus, open to the general public. |
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| Web Address: | http://www.oaklandjazzchoir.com/ |
| Year Estab: | 1992 |
| Mission: | To build an appreciation of and audience for jazz vocal music; to promote respect for the cultural roots of jazz; to provide concerts that reflect the diversity of jazz; to offer a basis for community across racial, ethnic, and economic lines; to help members enhance vocal and choral skills and learn and perform jazz; to experience the joy of making music together. |
| Emphasis: | Jazz |
| Size: | 13 |
| Concerts/Year: | 12 or more |
| Auditions: | Yes, held sporadically as needed throughout the year. Candidate sings a prepared piece; learns a segment of a given tune and sings for the Director. |
| Dues: | $25 per month |
| Dress: | Varies with performance |
| Rehearsals: | Wednesday, 7:15 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Berkeley Fellowship Hall, 1924 Cedar, Berkeley |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Jazz |
Type of Chorus: | Jazz |
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| Rehearse City: | Oakland | ||
| Region: | Alameda County West | ||
| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | P.O. Box 20120, Oakland, 94620-0120 |
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| Phone: | (510) 287-8880 |
| Fax: | (510) 841-2601 |
| Email: | inf@oaklandjazzchoir.com |
Other Information
| Related Groups: | No |
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| Bibliography: | Selvin, Joel, Eastman jazzes up Mom's Day, " San Francisco Sunday Examiner/Chronicle Datebook, May 4, 1997, p. 33. Saroyan, Wayne, "Singer, choir make jazzy magic, " West County Times,, May 13, 1997, p. E1. Becker, Dave, "Critics' Choice, " Oakland Tribune, January 26, 1996. Eng, Christina, "Critics' Choice, " Oakland Tribune, September 20, 1996. Levin, Charles, "Stunning debut for Oakland Jazz Choir, " The Montclarion, January, 1992. Defendorf, Richard, "New director for Jazz Choir, " Oakland Tribune, Section C, December 19, 1994. Harrison, Laird, "Soulful Oakland Jazz Choir has a bright future, " Oakland Tribune, January 29, 1993. Becker, Dave, "Sixty-voice choir does serious jazz, " Oakland Tribune, January 22, 1993. " |
| Comments: | The Oakland Jazz Choir sings traditional and contemporary jazz with original arrangements. They perform in a wide variety of settings, including jazz festivals, jazz clubs, and benefits for socially minded causes within the community. They are a multi-cultural/ethnic group of people coming together to share their common love of jazz." |