Sing with Sacred & Profane for Contemporary Female Composers!

Sacred & Profane, A Chamber Chorus has opening for voice in all sections (SATB) to close out our 2018-19 season! If you are an experienced singer with a healthy voice and a great attitude, we welcome you to audition! Visit www.sacredprofane.org to learn more about the ensemble, listen to recordings, and more. To schedule an audition with Director Rebecca PN Seeman, email us at [email protected]

Rehearsals are held every Monday evening from 7:30 to 10 PM at a church in downtown Oakland a few blocks from BART, with one day-long Saturday retreat per concert set and additional dress rehearsals.

Our final set of the 2018-19 season will be A Star of the First Magnitude: Contemporary Women Composers to be performed in May, celebrating works by living female composers. Featuring works by Alice Parker, Libby Larsen, Gabriela Lena Frank, Ysäye Barnwell, Carol Barnett, Tina Andersson, Alissa Firsova, Caroline Mallonée, and our much-championed Swedish composer, Karin Rehnqvist along with original female inspiration Hildegard von Bingen.

About Sacred & Profane, A Chamber Chorus:
Founded in 1977, Sacred & Profane is a chamber chorus that performs a wide variety of a cappella choral music. Concert repertoire includes sacred and secular works from the middle ages to the contemporary period, drawing from classical, ethnic & folk traditions. We aim to provide an inspiring & educational experience for audiences & chorus members through innovative programming, intensive preparation & high quality performances.

S&P is composed of 24 to 32 singers (SATB), each bringing superior musicianship, vocal skill, and dedication to the ensemble, achieving professional-level performances. As a result, the ensemble is capable of superior execution of challenging repertoire from across the musical canon, including contemporary and highly demanding works. Auditions are held over the summer, and occasionally before the winter and spring sets.

Our talented singers represent many facets of our diverse Bay Area communities; from a wide range of backgrounds, ages, and demographics. S&P embraces our vibrant membership and strives to explore and celebrate this through our repertoire.