Chorus that sings classical music?

Can anyone recommend a chorus that sings classical music in the area? allison

Adult singing groups in the Berkeley area?

I was hoping to have the BPN community chime in (heehee) on the various adult singing groups out there. The last query was in 2002, and I know we have a rich musical pool in the East Bay. Could you please update and let us know the genre? anon

Go to the website, www.berkeleybroadwaysingers.org for info on auditions. We especially need tenors. Trente Morant is our director (Ellen Hoffman was our former director for many years, recently retired from ''BBS''). We have a blast in this group, and if you love Broadway show tunes and love singing in 4-6 part harmony.....this is the group for you. June

AGC is directed by Ellen Robinson, who is also very talented. She is very supportive and expects a lot out of her group. They perform once a year in March. There are about 30 singers in the group, and an audition is required.

Both choirs require a fee, which is listed on their websites. AGC is significantly more expensive since it's smaller. I recommend both choirs! Happy Singer (Missing Choirs)

I'd like to join a local Choir. Any ideas?

Group singing-a class for adults?

I'm looking to take singing lessons in a group setting. I'm more interested in singing solo or with a small group than singing with a choir. I think I'd have more fun learning with a group than taking private lessons. I'm a decent singer now, but would love to really learn what I can do to sing better. I haven't had any formal training. Can anyone recommend where I might find a small group or lessons? Thanks! Ready to sing...

Singing group for tenor husband

My husband loves to sing and harmonize but is too distracted to look for a small group to sing with e.g. a cappella or barbershop quartet. Does anyone know of a group who might need a tenor? lm

Looking for a smallish choir to sing with

I'm looking for a smallish choir or group to sing with. I''m particularly interested in Jewish music, but not exclusively. I've heard of Ellen Hoffmans Broadway Singers...does anyone have any info on how to get involved in her group? I can read music and sight sing quite well. I'd prefer a group with some music skill. I've been in Bella Musica before and really loved that. Right now I think i want something smaller. I'm currently in ''Women Singing Rounds'', which is really fun, but not quite what I'm looking for ultimately. I love my synagogue choir and would like to try something else in addition to that. Any info will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. PS I live in the East Bay (Richmond. Convenience and time is important so I am not able to travel too far to rehersals...so not the far reaches of Oakland or SF or beyond. June

Non-religious chorus in Lamorinda?

I have been enjoying reading the thread about non-religious adult choral groups in the East Bay. I love to sing, too. The Berkeley Broadway Singers sounds fabulous! However, I would have to do something closer to home due to scheduling restraints. I live in Walnut Creek and would love to find something similar (at least non-religious) in the Walnut Creek/Lamorinda area or environs. Know of anything? Thanks. Lori

Adult chorus in the East Bay?

Does anyone know of an adult chorus in the east bay (preferably Oakland) which is not religiously affiliated? I haven't sung with a group since high school, but always loved it and would like to try it again. Thanks! Linda

If your skills are such that you would prefer to be in an auditioned chorus, Bella Musica is a small chamber group that does some more challenging works, some world premieres for example, mostly without orchestral accompaniment. The group produces 2 high-quality concerts each season.

You can obtain more information about either by calling the Director, Arlene Sagan, at 510-525-5393. BCCO has concerts this and next week-end. Nori

Other groups with which I am vaguely familiar are the Berkeley Community Chorus, the Contra Costa Chorale, and the Oakland Symphony Chorus. There are many smaller ensembles as well, usually with a somewhat narrower repertoire focus. Holly

I have been enjoying reading the thread about non-religious adult choral groups in the East Bay. I love to sing, too. The Berkeley Broadway Singers sounds fabulous! However, I would have to do something closer to home due to scheduling restraints. I live in Walnut Creek and would love to find something similar (at least non-religious) in the Walnut Creek/Lamorinda area or environs. Know of anything? Thanks. Lori

The Oakland Symphony Chorus is a group you might consider. Their usual rehearsals are at St. Peter's in the Rockridge Area of Oakland, around Lawton/Broadway. They mostly perform large choral works, often in conjuction with the Oakland/East Bay Symphony (conducted by Michael Morgan). I sang with them for a season about 10 years ago, and right now I am performing in their 40th Anniversary Gala (they invited all their Alums to sing some of the pieces--the performance is April 10, 8 pm, at Holy Names College). Normally, one auditions in the summer for the season, which runs from late August or early September through June. Call 428-3172 for more information or to get information on Auditions. Also, there used to be a Berkeley Community Chorus. I've never performed with them, nor do I know what their current status is. My understanding is that their entrance requirements are considerably less stringent than OSC, for instance.

La Pena at 3105 Shattuck Ave (tel 849-2568) has a community chorus. I don't know if that is what you are looking for when you say singing group, but they are pretty good and do some really interesting stuff. There is more information on their monthly calendar.

I'm not sure what kind of a singing group you are interested in, but I'm part of a gospel choir which is call the Bay Area Music and Arts. If you are interested in joining, please email me. I also saw an ad at the gym which I picked up it was asking for singers to join a group and I think they are gearing toward R&B, but the lady's name is Sara Hunter and her number is 510-763-1032, you can tell her that I gave you the number. I plan to call her too I think if I don't too much on my plate from my other choir. Good luck!! Thanks.

There's a community chorus in El Cerrito called the Contra Costa Chorale - they practice at Hillside Comm. Church on Navalier Street on Monday nights... (they're not affiliated - they just rent the space for rehearsal.) I saw/heard them perform at Hilltop Mall at Christmas time...they were very good, and it seemed like a fun group. Good luck

To the person looking for a singing gorup: I sing with the Contra Costa Chorale, which meets at the Hillside Community Church in El Cerrito. It is a wonderful group and has many members from North Berkeley. We have just begun working on Haydn's "The Seasons," which is a delightful piece of music. The Chorale will perform this piece with the Kensington Symphony in June. The chorus manager's name is Lucy and she can be reached at 527-2026. Rehearsals are on Monday nights 7:15-9:45PM.

If you're interested in Rounds Singing for Women, there's a great class that meets weekly for 6 weeks (with 2 weeks off, then a new session). It's run by Kay Eskenazi, and you can reach her by email at yogaprops AT sfo.com (she also runs a yoga prop business). Address it to her, and inquire about the Berkeley group (she also has an SF group). The Berkeley group meets on Tuesday eves, from 7:15-8:45pm. She can tell you the location (not hard to park). Her phone number is (415) 285-9642, in SF. I've been taking her classes for over 3 years, and really love it. It's not difficult, though it can be challenging, and she's very welcoming and appreciates new singers as well as experienced singers. Right now my life is so full I'm taking a little break from it, but I miss it very much! The cost is $10/class (or $60 for 6 weeks).