Are you an experienced choral singer with good musical skills and wishing to participate in an active and dynamic musical organization? If so, consider auditioning for the SF Bach Choir! More about us »
Why Join the SF Bach Choir?
For over 90 years, the Bach Choir has been a community of 60-80 dedicated singers who are committed to working together to learn and perform great music. While we regularly sing the great works of Bach, our repertoire also includes music by other composers, contemporary works, commissioned works and pieces in many languages. We are fortunate to be led by our director, Magen Solomon, who serves as our coach, mentor, and our vocal teacher. Beginning with our warmups, every rehearsal is carefully thought out and there is always something to learn in addition to the notes: vocal technique, breath control, sound production, and intonation, history and context of the pieces and more. To support learning outside of rehearsal, choir members as well as Magen and our assistant conductor, Chris, post learning aids on the choir only website: including videos, text and translations, pronunciation guides, commercial recordings and recordings of our weekly rehearsals. Rehearsals are also a chance to connect with one another: we have a “snack tradition” during break where we bring in treats to share (including not-to-be-missed homemade cookies).
We welcome new singers into our choral community every quarter. We come from all over from San Francisco and the East Bay to Marin and the Peninsula, and even Sacramento. Our membership includes singers who have just joined us to those who have sung with us for 25+ years. We’d love for you to come meet us — the first rehearsal of every set is a Try Us Out Night! We hope to see you there!
Check out more of our videos on our YouTube channel, follow us on Instagram and Facebook, and fill out our Audition Inquiry Form below!
This Season’s Concerts
LOVE! MURDER! PASSION! GRIEF! OPERA!
Featuring choruses and solos from operas from the Baroque to today
Sunday, October 18 · 4:00pm
Calvary Presbyterian Church, San Francisco
FESTIVE BELLS & CANDLELIGHT: RINGING IN THE HOLIDAYS
A Collaboration with Velocity Handbell Ensemble
Saturday, Dec 5 · 7:00pm
Sunday, Dec 6 · 4:00pm
Calvary Presbyterian Church, San Francisco
GLORIOUS VIENNA: BEETHOVEN, BRAHMS, & MENDELSSOHN
A Collaboration with Oakland Civic Orchestra
Saturday, May 22 · 4:00pm
First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley
Sunday, May 23 · 4:00pm
Calvary Presbyterian Church, San Francisco
REhearsals
- Where: Calvary Presbyterian Church, 2515 Fillmore St. (@Jackson), SF
- When: Tuesday evenings Sep. 8-Oct. 16, 7-10pm
- One Saturday “retreat” per concert set; dates TBD
- Additional concert week rehearsals: Wednesdays and Fridays; 6-10pm
There are registration fees of $150 per quarter (the May concert cycle counts as two quarters). Assistance is available, and no one is turned away for inability to pay.
How to Audition
Auditions are held throughout the year, particularly at the beginning of each rehearsal set. The first step is to fill out the inquiry form below — we will respond with more information about the auditions and how to sign up for a time.
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