Fall 2023 California Festival Concert
This fall, the SF Choral Society will perform the world premiere of Brontë, our newly commissioned work by Ola Gjeilo, along with works by David Conte, John Corigliano, and a classic by Johannes Brahms.
Our concerts will also be a featured part of the California Festival: A Celebration of New Music.The festival presents some of the most innovative and compelling music from around the world for two weeks, November 3–19, 2023, in venues throughout the state.
Fall 2023 Concert Repertoire:
Ola Gjeilo,
Brontë, a newly commissioned work by SF Choral Society
David Conte,
I Dream a World
John Corigliano,
Fern Hill
Johannes Brahms,
Zigeunerlieder
Schedule:
Weekly rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings, September 5 – November 14, at Lakeside Presbyterian Church at 201 Eucalyptus (at 19th Ave.) There will be one Saturday day rehearsal, October 28th 10am – 1pm at Kanbar Performing arts Center at 44 Page Street.
Dress rehearsals:
- Wednesday, November 15 • the Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland, CA from 7–10 pm
- Friday, November 17 • Calvary Presbyterian, SF, from 7–10 pm
Concert performances:
- Saturday, November 18 at 7pm • Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland
- Sunday, November 19 at 4pm • Calvary Presbyterian, San Francisco
REGISTRATION FEE: $185
VOCAL SCORES: (please read the options below carefully)
Option 1: We order scores for you (recommended)
If you wish to pick up your vocal scores at the first rehearsal, you may order your scores through SF Choral, here, for $30. Please note: This option is only available if you order all four scores for the concert program in the bundle. No adjustments to the bundle will be made.
ORDER OPTION ONE HERE
Option 2: You order your scores
If you wish to order scores individually, on your own, please keep in mind:
- Shipping times. You will find most of these scores for purchase at music retailers such as Sheetmusicplus.com, JW Pepper.com, or you can also try Amazon.
- We cannot guarantee that we will have any extra copies of scores available to loan at rehearsals if you do not receive your order in time.
- You will still need to order the Gjeilo score directly from us.
We are using the following score editions:
- Fern Hill, John Corigliano (SATB), Publisher: G. Schirmer ISBN 9780793572960
- I Dream a World, David Conte (SATB), Publisher: E.C Schirmer ISBN 600313478734
- New Commissioned Work, Ola Gjeilo – Purchase through SF Choral, details TBA soon!
Auditions via Zoom: August 20, 21, 22, 29, 30
If you are a new singer, you will need to audition with us before you register. Details on auditions can be found here.
Financial Aid:
The SF Choral Society is committed to making the choral performing arts accessible to all who wish to sing with us. For more information and to apply for financial aid, please contact: inquire@sfchoral.org
If you would like to help cover the cost of registration for someone who cannot afford it, please consider making a donation here. You may designate your donation for “scholarship fund” in the provided field on the form.