Auditions for the 2024-25 are open on an ongoing basis - rehearsals for our upcoming season will begin in early september. Sacred and profane rehearses on tuesday evenings from 7:30 - 10:00 pm in oakland.
Interested in becoming a part of Sacred and Profane? If you are a skilled choral singer with a healthy voice, a great attitude, and an interest in being part of an ambitious advanced volunteer ensemble that is committed to presenting relevant and compelling concerts, S&P may be the choir for you! Auditions for all voice types (SATB) for our fall, winter and spring sets are held by appointment.
Auditions consist of vocalizing and some vocal technique work, aural exercises, and sight singing. Singers are welcome to sing a short selection without accompaniment if they choose. Auditions take approximately 30 minutes and are held in San Leandro or Oakland.
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ACCESS, DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION:
Sacred and Profane Chamber Chorus is committed to celebrating our vibrant and diverse community. We embrace the power of music to express our shared humanity and support equity and belonging in both our internal operations and external programming. Click here to read more about our process, goals, and plan of action.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT S&P
How often do you rehearse? Full choir rehearsals are held every Tuesday evening from 7:30 to 10 PM at a church in downtown Oakland a few blocks from 12th Street Oakland BART (many of our choristers carpool from all over the East Bay and San Francisco, so don’t be discouraged if you live outside of Oakland!). Depending on the season, rehearsals begin two to three months before each concert.
Do you have illness prevention policies in place? The health and safety of our members, staff, and community are our top priority. All rehearsals and concerts will follow safety protocols such as air filtration. Singers may sing masked or unmasked as they choose in rehearsals and concerts, but must observe strict protocols in the case of Covid-19 exposure or flu/cold symptoms. We continue to closely monitor local and state directives, public health guidelines, and work to keep the choral experience thriving safely.
Do you hold extra rehearsals when concerts get closer? For each concert, we have one dress rehearsal per venue, as well as one or two additional rehearsals at some point in the season (typically on Wednesday nights). Typically, we also hold one “retreat” per season, which takes place midseason on a Saturday from 10 AM – 4 PM (with a nice break for a potluck lunch in the middle!) These extra rehearsals are dependent on public health guidelines.
What about sectional rehearsals? Sectional rehearsals are occasionally scheduled before regular rehearsals or on other days, as needed.
Who sings solos in your concerts? Solos are usually sung by regular chorus members, although we occasionally hire professional soloists.
If I’m interested in joining, can I see a concert for free to get a feel for the group? Prospective singers are welcome to attend a concert free of charge! Please email sacredprofane@gmail.com to receive access to a complimentary ticket.
Have more questions? Feel free to contact us!