Bach's B-minor Mass - Choral Workshop

Oakland Symphony Chorus reaches out to singers in the community - join us Wednesday evenings starting in January for a 5 week exploration of one of the great choral works, Johann Sebastian Bach's Mass in B-Minor, plus a dress rehearsal and a recital at Oakland's stunning Cathedral of Christ the Light. 

Cost per person for the workshop is $50; click here for dates and details.  Join us to study and sing this towering work.

East Bay Performing Arts

OAKLAND, Calif., December 4, 2009—The Boards of Directors of Oakland East Bay Symphony (OEBS), Oakland Symphony Chorus (OSC) and Oakland Youth Orchestra (OYO) today announced their approval of a plan to form a new alliance called East Bay Performing Arts (EBPA). This new configuration will allow the organizations to increase the impact of their artistic and educational programs and bring music to more people. The 2009-10 season programming for these groups will not change as a result of this merger.

For the full text of this press release, click here.

         2009-2010 Season

Save these performance dates for great evenings with the Oakland Symphony Chorus:

• November 13, 2009 – A Night at the Opera w/Oakland East Bay Symphony
• December 13, 2009 – “Let us Break Bread Together” w/ OEBS and others
• March 13th, 2010 – Workshop & Recital on Bach's B Minor Mass, at the Cathedral of Christ the Light
• March 28, 2010 – Sing-Along Easter Messiah
• April 17th, 2010 – Discovery Day Workshop on Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9
• May 14th & 16th, 2010 – Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 “Choral” with OEBS

50 Well-Seasoned Seasons

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The Oakland Symphony Chorus is the East Bay's premier community resource for choral performance and learning. In addition to collaborating with the Oakland East Bay Symphony (OEBS) and other fine performing arts groups, we offer educational opportunities to the general singing community. Our season runs from September to May; rehearsals take place on Wednesday evenings in Oakland's Rockridge district. Auditions are held throughout the year.

Photograph courtesy of Keith Nomura.

The Oakland Symphony Chorus is the East Bay's premier community resource for choral performance and learning. In addition to collaborating with the Oakland East Bay Symphony (OEBS) and other fine performing arts groups, we offer educational opportunities to the general singing community. Our season runs from September to May; rehearsals take place on Wednesday evenings in Oakland's Rockridge district. Auditions are held throughout the year.

Photograph courtesy of Keith Nomura.