East Bay

Brassavola is an established brass quintet that is looking for a trombonist. We rehearse in Oakland near Lake Merritt, and perform for 4-6 church services per year (usually Christmas and Easter for pay, plus 3 services as in-kind payment for our rehearsal space), plus one annual recital. We rehearse 2-3 times a month on Monday evenings. We are dedicated amateurs, although sometimes we get paid for playing.

Chromatica was founded 5 years ago. very broad repertoire from 12th century (Von Bingen) through opera, Brahms lieder, masses (Cherubini, Salieri) to contemporary composers (Ticheli, Lauridsen, McDowall), even the theme from the Pink Panther! we sing in Latin, German, French, Italian (and even English). fabulous director with strong opera background (David Huff). Outstanding accompanist (Julie Rieth). we rehearse at the Athenian School, Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Danville every Monday at 6.45 pm.

Voci is an intimate, warm and welcoming, high-level treble ensemble of 24 singers. We perform adventurous music from a wide range of historical periods.

We rehearse Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 10:00 PM in Orinda and perform each spring and winter, primarily in the East Bay.

Rehearsals begin Wednesday, January 11

Additional retreats and/or rehearsals are scheduled during the season.

Livermore, Calif. – The Valley Concert Chorale, the Tri-Valley’s premier chorus, is now scheduling appointments for auditions for singers who would like to be a part of the Chorale’s 53rd season. Auditions will be held on the following dates:

• Mondays, January 9 and 16

Auditions and rehearsals are held at the First Presbyterian Church of Livermore. The church is located at 2020 Fifth Street.