Chorus Information
Oakland Youth Chorus
Rachelle Rogers-Ard, Director
Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status:
Current
Basic Information
| Asst Conductor : | Tina Harrington, Assistant Conductor |
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| Description: | This is a community youth chorus, dedicated to music education, open to young people between the ages of 14 and 21. No student who is 14 to 21 years and able to make the commitment of time necessary for membership is turned away from the Oakland Youth Chorus. There is a place for singers of every level in the chorus. |
| Web Address: | http://www.oaklandyouthchorus.org/ |
| Year Estab: | 1974 |
| Mission: | The mission of the Oakland Youth Chorus is to provide multicultural youth, ages 14-21, with professionally-directed training that advances the choral artform by developing programming and new audiences for vocal music reflective of America's diverse cultural heritage. |
| Emphasis: | Music of four centuries and a diversity of global roots with a wide variety of styles emphasizing premieres, commissions, new arrangements and editions by multicultural composers (including Oakland Youth Chorus staff.) |
| Size: | 100: Vocal Motion, 20; Concert Chorus, 55; Ensemb |
| Concerts/Year: | 4--Full chorus productions; free commuinty concert |
| Auditions: | Yes, held at the First Presbyterian Church, 2619 Broadway, Oakland (our home base), in September and January (for CONCERT CHORUS and ENSEMBLE CHORUS.) |
| Dues: | $350 per semester. We dohave an extensive scholar |
| Dress: | Solid multicolored shirts with black bottoms (costume varies from group to group within Oakland Youth Chorus.) |
| Rehearsals: | Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (CONCERT CHORUS; ENSEMBLE CHORUS); 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (VOCAL MOTION), First Presbyterian Church, 2619 Broadway, Oakland |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Classical Church/Sacred Contemporary Early Music Musicals/Theater Popular Ethnic/Folk Jazz Gospel Christmas |
Type of Chorus: | Teens |
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| Rehearse City: | Oakland | ||
| Region: | Alameda County West | ||
| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | Oakland Youth Chorus for Music Education, 2501 Harrison St, Oakland, 94612 |
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| Phone: | (510) 287-9700 |
| Fax: | (510) 832-2211 |
| Email: | mail@oaklandyouthchorus.org |
Other Information
| Related Groups: | Vocal Motion; Concert Chorus; Ensemble Chorus |
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| Discography: | Tapes of season concerts available for sale to the public. Featured on Dreamkeeper album by the Charlie Haden Liberation Music Orchestra (Blue Notes). 1991. Four star rating in in Downbeat Magazine, March 1991. New CD coming out in Winter 1997. |
| Bibliography: | Fagan, Kevin, Seeking harmony, " San Francisco Chronicle, May 10, 1997. In San Francisco Symphony ad for holiday concerts, December, 1997. Becker, Dave, "Oakland Youth Chorus anything but kids' stuff, " Oakland Tribune, March 21, 1996, p. CUE-1. Reviews received in 1990-1991 season (and articles): October 15, 1990. Elwood, Phil, "Fesival 2000 celebrates diversity. " San Francisco Examiner. October 16, 1990. Kep. Larry, "Oakland stars sing at Davies, " Oakland Tribune. October 16, 1990. Sumrall, Harry, "Singing the praises of 'Back Home,' " San Jose Mercury News. November 1, 1990. Trauth, Bell, "Exotic HSU show by Oakland-based vocal ensemble, "Humboldt Times Standard. November 15, 1990. Sommer, Sally, "The angels sing, " Village Voice (New York). December 12, 1990. Gere, David, "Eurocentric music is no longer the Gospel/Christmas concert goes multicultural, " Oakland Tribune. December 13, 1990. Wong, William, "Oakland chorus in full harmony. " Oakland Tribune. April 23, 1991. Kelp, Larry, " Oakland ;Youth Chorus/Bobby McFerrin are a match made in heaven, " Oakland Tribune. " |
| Comments: | Oakland Youth Chorus conducts an international tour every 2-3 years, alternating with a summer music camp." |