Chorus Information

 

Sacred And Profane, A Chamber Chorus

Rebecca Petra Seeman, Artistic Director & Conductor

Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status: Archived

Basic Information

Description: This is an amateur, semi-professional quality chorus, open to the public.
Web Address: http://www.sacredprofane.org
Year Estab: 1978
Mission: Sacred and Profane is a small, primarily a cappella chamber chorus committed to the accomplished presentation of the rich and varied art of choral music. The ensemble aims to provide an inspiring and educational experience for chorus members as well as audiences, through innovative programming, intensive musical preparation, and high-quality concert performance.
Emphasis: Works for chamber chorus, mostly unaccompanied, both sacred and secular, from a diverse blend of styles and periods, with particular emphasis on Renaissance and 20th century music.
Size: 24
Concerts/Year: 8-Jun
Auditions: Yes, held at St. Peter's Church, Oakland (corner of Broadway and Lawton) in August and January. Those auditioning are required to do vocalizing, ear/musicianship testing, and sightreading.
Dues: $50 per season (our two concert seasons are Januar
Dress: Men: tuxedo (black tie); Women: long black
Rehearsals: Monday, 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., St. Peter's Church, Lawton and Broadway Streets, Oakland

Categories

Type of Music: Classical
Church/Sacred
Contemporary
Early Music
Christmas
Type of Chorus: Mixed Adult
Rehearse City: Oakland
Region: Alameda County West
Audition Req'd: Y

Chorus Contact Information

Mailing Address: PO Box 32312, Oakland, 94604
Phone: 510-524-3611
Email: scrdprofane@yahoo.com

Other Information

Related Groups: Small groups are formed for fundraising events.
Discography: Shtetl, Synagogue, Sepharad: Jewish A Cappella Music of the World. June, 1996. Audiocassette. Celebrations of Light: A Midwinter Concert. December, 1995. Audiocassette. A Song of One's Own: Music of Women Composers. May, 1995. Audiocassette. Ritual and Celebration: Sacred and Profane with Westwind International Folk Ensemble. December, 1994. Audiocassette. All of the above audiocassettes are available at concerts or by mail (phone (510) 522-0299 for information). All are live performances. There are three recordings of earlier concerts under different conductors, not for general sale but available if people are interested:
Bibliography: Articles published before concerts to publicize them: Alameda Newspaper Group (Oakland Tribune, Hayward Review, Alameda Times-Star, and other papers in Alameda County), Cheryl North's column, entertinment section, December 8, 1996. Montclarion, December 6, 1996, p. 12 Palo Alto Weekly, the week before November 10, 1996 Montclarion, November 5, 1996 San Francisco Bay Area Early Music News (San Francisco Early Music Society), June, 1996, pp. 8-9 Jewish Bulletin, May 24, 1996, pp. 25=26 Jewish Bulletin, December 9, 1994, p. 27 Alameda Newspaper Group, entertainment section, May 29, 1994 ...and various articles and reviews from 1985 to 1990. No reviews since 1990.