Recent Projects:
'I himmelen' (1906) by Edvard Grieg (1843-1907), performed in December 2024 as part of 'Norden: A Scandinavian Holiday Celebration,' featuring baritone soloist Adam Lange.
Sacred and Profane Chamber Chorus
Sacred and Profane is an advanced adult volunteer choir committed to the accomplished presentation of the rich and varied art of a cappella choral music. Our repertoire encompasses a diverse blend of styles and periods, including medieval through contemporary, sacred and secular, traditional, ethnic, and folk styles. We present concerts in Berkeley and the East Bay, San Francisco, and other Bay Area communities, and rehearse in Oakland.
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 to read more about our process, goals, and plan of action.
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Watch S&P’s commission ‘Now is the Time’ from acclaimed composer Michael Bussewitz-Quarm, premiered December 2022.
"We Are" - Dr. Yasaÿe Maria Barnwell
Performed for virtual choir by Sacred & Profane, A Chamber Chorus (Rebecca PN Seeman, Director) and Oakland Youth Chorus Chamber Singers (La Nell Martin, Director).
Produced for "Make Our World Anew: Black Voices Matter," broadcast March 20, 2021.
Listen to recordings from our recent concerts, including this one, on our YouTube channel.
Sacred and Profane is supported in part by generous grants from the Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation, the City of Berkeley Civic Arts Commission, and the Alameda County Arts Commission. S & P is also generously supported by media sponsor KALW Local Public Radio.