10th Annual Black History Month Celebration
Info and Tickets: $22 - $34
OIGC celebrates its 10th Black History Month Celebration at the iconic Freight! Join us for a powerful musical journey that honors African American history, blending the depth of traditional and contemporary gospel with the stirring authenticity of Negro spirituals rarely heard outside the South. Feel the spirit and energy of OIGC up close in this intimate setting—an annual fan favorite that fills up fast. Secure your tickets today and be part of this milestone celebration!
OICC Rehearsal
New members are welcomed during the first two months of each season: August/September and February/March. – REGISTER TODAY
Arrive at 2:30 to give time to find parking and to check-in.
PARKING: Parking is available on the street and the lot at 3328 MacArthur Blvd. The rear parking lot is reserved for Staff and ADA.
QUESTIONS: Please review the FAQs at http://www.oigc.org/oicc for more details on how to prepare for rehearsal, administrative costs, etc.
COVID: OIGC currently does not require proof of vaccination. However, due to continuing COVID concerns, masks are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED at rehearsal. Participants are required to comply with OIGC's COVID & Health Protocols to participate. Find OIGC’s complete COVID protocols at http://www.oigc.org/governance.
OIKC Rehearsal
The Oakland Interfaith Kids Choir introduces elementary and gospel music concepts to children ages 5 to 11 through rhythm games, singing, and movement and rehearses concurrently with OICC.
ENROLL TODAY!
PARKING: Parking is available on the street and the lot at 3328 MacArthur Blvd. The rear parking lot is reserved for Staff and ADA.
COVID: OIGC currently does not require proof of vaccination. However, due to continuing COVID concerns, masks are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED at rehearsal. Participants are required to comply with OIGC's COVID & Health Protocols to participate. Find OIGC’s complete COVID protocols at http://www.oigc.org/governance.
Annual All-Youth BHM Celebration
Join all five of OIGC's youth ensembles as they present songs honoring and celebrating Black History.
$20 General Admission
$15 Students/Seniors (65+)
Free for OUSD Students and Families – Registration required: www.oigc.org/ousdgo
No one turned away for lack of funds!
Featuring the OIGC Youth Program Ensembles:
Oakland Interfaith Youth Choir
Oakland Youth Chorus - Chamber Singers
Oakland Youth Chorus - Concert Chorus
Oakland Youth Chorus - Miracles
Oakland Interfaith Kids Choir
Learn more about OIGC's Youth Program at www.oigc.org/youth
OIGC General Auditions
Greetings, thank you for your interest in the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir!
OIGC is a volunteer choir with professional standards and rehearses weekly on Mondays from 7pm to 10pm and performs 25-30 times a year. Experience is not necessary, however, the director is looking for a certain degree of skill and voices that satisfy the musical needs of the choir.
You will be asked to sing a song (~3 min) of your choice, gospel or secular. You can sing acapella, bring sheet music for the pianist, or a personal speaker for your backing track. You will be asked to sing scales to measure your range and repeat sets of intervals to test for pitch.
Participants should also:
have the ability to stand for long periods of time (sets can run from 45 minutes to 1.5 hours without a break)
have the ability to quickly navigate stairs and stages that may not have accommodations for people with limited mobility
understand that performance schedules and call times can be physically demanding (multiple performances back to back, early morning call times, etc.)
agree to comply with OIGC's current COVID and health protocols to participate (Find complete COVID protocols at http://www.oigc.org/governance).
Membership dues are $25/month or ($275/yr). Members are responsible for paying for their uniform (approximately $400-$450), including, but not limited to, robes, formal uniform attire (suit/bowtie OR dress and jacket), and uniform t-shirts. Members are also responsible for other personal attire such as black pants, shoes, socks, hosiery, etc. Limited financial aid is available for members who may have financial difficulty.
OICC Rehearsal
New members are welcomed during the first two months of each season: August/September and February/March. – REGISTER TODAY
Arrive at 2:30 to give time to find parking and to check-in.
PARKING: Parking is available on the street and the lot at 3328 MacArthur Blvd. The rear parking lot is reserved for Staff and ADA.
QUESTIONS: Please review the FAQs at http://www.oigc.org/oicc for more details on how to prepare for rehearsal, administrative costs, etc.
COVID: OIGC currently does not require proof of vaccination. However, due to continuing COVID concerns, masks are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED at rehearsal. Participants are required to comply with OIGC's COVID & Health Protocols to participate. Find OIGC’s complete COVID protocols at http://www.oigc.org/governance.
OIKC Rehearsal
The Oakland Interfaith Kids Choir introduces elementary and gospel music concepts to children ages 5 to 11 through rhythm games, singing, and movement and rehearses concurrently with OICC.
ENROLL TODAY!
PARKING: Parking is available on the street and the lot at 3328 MacArthur Blvd. The rear parking lot is reserved for Staff and ADA.
COVID: OIGC currently does not require proof of vaccination. However, due to continuing COVID concerns, masks are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED at rehearsal. Participants are required to comply with OIGC's COVID & Health Protocols to participate. Find OIGC’s complete COVID protocols at http://www.oigc.org/governance.
OICC Rehearsal
New members are welcomed during the first two months of each season: August/September and February/March. – REGISTER TODAY
Arrive at 2:30 to give time to find parking and to check-in.
PARKING: Parking is available on the street and the lot at 3328 MacArthur Blvd. The rear parking lot is reserved for Staff and ADA.
QUESTIONS: Please review the FAQs at http://www.oigc.org/oicc for more details on how to prepare for rehearsal, administrative costs, etc.
COVID: OIGC currently does not require proof of vaccination. However, due to continuing COVID concerns, masks are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED at rehearsal. Participants are required to comply with OIGC's COVID & Health Protocols to participate. Find OIGC’s complete COVID protocols at http://www.oigc.org/governance.
OIKC Rehearsal
The Oakland Interfaith Kids Choir introduces elementary and gospel music concepts to children ages 5 to 11 through rhythm games, singing, and movement and rehearses concurrently with OICC.
ENROLL TODAY!
PARKING: Parking is available on the street and the lot at 3328 MacArthur Blvd. The rear parking lot is reserved for Staff and ADA.
COVID: OIGC currently does not require proof of vaccination. However, due to continuing COVID concerns, masks are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED at rehearsal. Participants are required to comply with OIGC's COVID & Health Protocols to participate. Find OIGC’s complete COVID protocols at http://www.oigc.org/governance.
OICC Rehearsal
New members are welcomed during the first two months of each season: August/September and February/March. – REGISTER TODAY
Arrive at 2:30 to give time to find parking and to check-in.
PARKING: Parking is available on the street and the lot at 3328 MacArthur Blvd. The rear parking lot is reserved for Staff and ADA.
QUESTIONS: Please review the FAQs at http://www.oigc.org/oicc for more details on how to prepare for rehearsal, administrative costs, etc.
COVID: OIGC currently does not require proof of vaccination. However, due to continuing COVID concerns, masks are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED at rehearsal. Participants are required to comply with OIGC's COVID & Health Protocols to participate. Find OIGC’s complete COVID protocols at http://www.oigc.org/governance.
OIKC Rehearsal
The Oakland Interfaith Kids Choir introduces elementary and gospel music concepts to children ages 5 to 11 through rhythm games, singing, and movement and rehearses concurrently with OICC.
ENROLL TODAY!
PARKING: Parking is available on the street and the lot at 3328 MacArthur Blvd. The rear parking lot is reserved for Staff and ADA.
COVID: OIGC currently does not require proof of vaccination. However, due to continuing COVID concerns, masks are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED at rehearsal. Participants are required to comply with OIGC's COVID & Health Protocols to participate. Find OIGC’s complete COVID protocols at http://www.oigc.org/governance.
OICC Rehearsal
New members are welcomed during the first two months of each season: August/September and February/March. – REGISTER TODAY
Arrive at 2:30 to give time to find parking and to check-in.
PARKING: Parking is available on the street and the lot at 3328 MacArthur Blvd. The rear parking lot is reserved for Staff and ADA.
QUESTIONS: Please review the FAQs at http://www.oigc.org/oicc for more details on how to prepare for rehearsal, administrative costs, etc.
COVID: OIGC currently does not require proof of vaccination. However, due to continuing COVID concerns, masks are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED at rehearsal. Participants are required to comply with OIGC's COVID & Health Protocols to participate. Find OIGC’s complete COVID protocols at http://www.oigc.org/governance.
OIKC Rehearsal
The Oakland Interfaith Kids Choir introduces elementary and gospel music concepts to children ages 5 to 11 through rhythm games, singing, and movement and rehearses concurrently with OICC.
ENROLL TODAY!
PARKING: Parking is available on the street and the lot at 3328 MacArthur Blvd. The rear parking lot is reserved for Staff and ADA.
COVID: OIGC currently does not require proof of vaccination. However, due to continuing COVID concerns, masks are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED at rehearsal. Participants are required to comply with OIGC's COVID & Health Protocols to participate. Find OIGC’s complete COVID protocols at http://www.oigc.org/governance.
Living Jazz MLK Tribute
Living Jazz’s Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Featuring the music of Aretha Franklin
Tickets starting at $20
Info and Tickets: www.livingjazz.org/mlk-tribute
35th Christmas Eve Concert
Open to ages 6+
$22 ADV | $25 DOOR
TWO SHOWS, ONE INCREDIBLE NIGHT!
**7:00 PM: A festive kick-off for those who want to wrap their evening early.
**9:30 PM**: For the night owls who like their holiday magic with a side of late-night sparkle. Stay for the music and let the magic of Christmas Eve linger.
Celebrate the season with soul! Join the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir Ensemble for the 35th Annual Christmas Eve Concert at the iconic Great American Music Hall in San Francisco.
This treasured holiday tradition has brought families, friends, and music lovers together for over three decades, creating unforgettable memories filled with joy, soul-stirring harmonies, and the true spirit of the holidays.
Whether you're starting a new tradition or keeping a cherished one alive, this concert is the perfect way to make your Christmas Eve truly magical.
Secure your seats now and make this holiday one to remember!
16th Annual South Bay Holiday Gospel Concert
OIGC’s 16th Annual South Bay Holiday Gospel Concert at the Mountain View Center for Performing Arts
$55.00 General Admission
$39.00 Seniors/Students/Children
Join OIGC on stage with the South Bay Holiday Workshop Choir - REGISTER HERE
Let Us Break Bread Together a Tribute to the Legends of Disco!
Premium: $65
Standard: $45
Economy: $25
Youth under 18: $15
Program:
Kedrick Armstrong, conductor
Tiffany Austin, vocal soloist
Maiya Sykes, vocal soloist
ChristoPHER Turner, vocal soloist
Oakland Symphony Chorus
Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir
East Bay Singers
Best Intentions
Napa High School Chamber Choir
Dame Drummer, drums
Uriah Duffy, bass
Kelyn Crapp, guitar
An “inspired, multifarious, musical bash!” raves SF Classical Voice of the Oakland Symphony’s holiday party, Let Us Break Bread Together. Kedrick Armstrong and the Orchestra are joined by the Bay Area’s hottest artists for this annual seasonal celebration. “Celebrate Good Times” as this year’s edition pays tribute to the legends of disco.
OIYC Winter Mix 2024
OIYC is bringing back their Holiday Concert to Imani Community Church in Oakland.
Click here for the full program
Featuring:
- Oakland Interfaith Kids Choir
- Oakland Interfaith Youth Choir
- Guest Artists … and more!
$20 General Admission
$15 Students/Seniors
FREE for OUSD Students - Register Here
South Bay Holiday Workshop: 2 of 2
Sing with OIGC and Terrance Kelly!
Learn a couple of songs with Terrance Kelly over the course of two workshops and prepare to open the show and scoop joy with OIGC at their South Bay Holiday Concert at the Mountain View Center for Performing Arts!
$100 REGISTRATION
Includes two workshops & admission to OIGC's 2024 Annual South Bay Holiday Concert. (Limited spaces available.)
REGISTER BELOW! (no one turned away for lack of funds, contact programs@oigc.org for more)
39th Annual Holiday Concert
Join the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir for an evening of soul-stirring music, holiday spirit, and interfaith harmony at its 39th Annual Holiday Concert, hosted by Amar Khalil, acclaimed singer/songwriter and former lead vocalist for Tony! Toni! Toné!. Taking place on Saturday, December 7 at 7 PM at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland, this celebration of Healing Through Song features guest vocalists JaCoree Prothro, Reverend Reginald Finley, and Jackie Tolbert, with dynamic ASL interpretation by Half-N-Half (Sherry Hicks and Michael Velez). The Oakland Interfaith Community Choir and Youth Choir will join OIGC for a powerful performance to celebrate life and uphold freedom.
$15-$80 (+fees)
GENERAL TICKETS (now on sale)
Use unlock code OIGC39 for 30% off select sections (while supplies last).
$100 (+fees)
VIP Experience (now on sale)
VIP Tickets include:
- Premiere section seating (Front Center Orchestra or Front Center Balcony)
- Pre-concert reception at 5PM
- and a special limited-edition gift commemorating the evening
OIGC’s 39th Annual Holiday Concert is supported in part by the following foundations: Alameda County Arts Commission, California Arts Council, City of Oakland Cultural Fund, East Bay Community Foundation, the Hewlett Foundation, Koret Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, San Francisco Foundation, and Zellerbach Family Foundation.
Additional support comes from: Kapor Foundation and donors from around the world! Visit www.oigc.org/donate to make your gift today.
Bay Street Tree Lighting
Join OIYC and OIKC along with other local musicians to celebrate the tree lighting at Bay Street! Arrive early to give yourself time to enjoy the festivities that Bay Street has to offer.
From Bay Street:
Savor the warmth of festive moments with loved ones {and while you’re at it, savor the new Bay Street Emeryville at our annual Tree Lighting Event}. Join The City of Emeryville and Bay Street Emeryville as we unwrap the magic of togetherness at the 2024 Emeryville Community Tree Lighting Event! Festivities begin at City Hall then bike, scoot, or stroll on over the South Bayfront Bridge to Bay Street Emeryville for food, music & holiday fun! Discover everything new at Bay Street, including our diverse restaurant offerings and our completely redesigned plaza. Sip, Shop & Eat your way from the Plaza to north end.
Friday, December 6, 2024
4:00pm | Sip. Shop. Eat. @ Bay Street Emeryville
4:30pm | Festivities begin @ City Hall – 1333 Park Ave.
5:30pm | Car-Free Parade begins
6:00pm | Bay Street Tree Lighting, Sip. Shop. Eat. Market, Music, food & family fun!
OIKC Rehearsal
The Oakland Interfaith Kids Choir introduces elementary and gospel music concepts to children ages 5 to 11 through rhythm games, singing, and movement and rehearses concurrently with OICC.
ENROLL TODAY!
COVID: OIGC currently does not require proof of vaccination. However, due to continuing COVID concerns, masks are STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. Any updates in the future will be communicated and all participants in the organization are required to comply with OIGC's COVID Protocols to participate. Find OIGC’s complete COVID protocols at http://www.oigc.org/governance.
PARKING: Parking is available on the street and at 3328 MacArthur Blvd.
OICC Rehearsal
New members are welcomed during the first two months of each season: August/September and January/February. – REGISTER TODAY
Arrive at 2:30 to give time to find parking and to check-in.
PARKING: Parking is available on the street and at 3328 MacArthur Blvd. The rear parking lot is reserved for Staff and ADA.
QUESTIONS: Please review the FAQs at http://www.oigc.org/oicc for more details on how to prepare for rehearsal, administrative costs, etc.
COVID: OIGC currently does not require proof of vaccination. However, due to continuing COVID concerns, masks are required at rehearsal until further notice. Any updates in the future will be communicated and all participants in the organization are required to comply with OIGC's COVID Protocols to participate. Find OIGC’s complete COVID protocols at http://www.oigc.org/governance.
South Bay Holiday Workshop: 1 of 2
Sing with OIGC and Terrance Kelly!
Learn a couple of songs with Terrance Kelly over the course of two workshops and prepare to open the show and scoop joy with OIGC at their South Bay Holiday Concert at the Mountain View Center for Performing Arts!
$100 REGISTRATION
Includes two workshops & admission to OIGC's 2024 Annual South Bay Holiday Concert. (Limited spaces available.)
REGISTER BELOW! (no one turned away for lack of funds, contact programs@oigc.org for more)
'Tis the Gift
‘Tis the Gift
OYC 50th Anniversary Celebration Holiday Concert
Start the holidays with the OYC ensembles! The Chamber Singers, Miracles, and Concert Chorus will create an evening of music from around the world featuring music from around the globe, OYC favorites, and holiday tunes.
TICKETS:
$25 General
$15 Youth
$10 OUSD
Are you an OYC Alumnus?
Join the Official OYC Alumni Facebook page for $5 off General Admission.
Fall into Joy
FALL INTO JOY!
Concert with Lighthouse Singers and the
Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir Ensemble
Suggested Donation: $20 (+$3.18 fee)
OIKC Rehearsal
The Oakland Interfaith Kids Choir introduces elementary and gospel music concepts to children ages 5 to 11 through rhythm games, singing, and movement and rehearses concurrently with OICC.
ENROLL TODAY!
COVID: OIGC currently does not require proof of vaccination. However, due to continuing COVID concerns, masks are STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. Any updates in the future will be communicated and all participants in the organization are required to comply with OIGC's COVID Protocols to participate. Find OIGC’s complete COVID protocols at http://www.oigc.org/governance.
PARKING: Parking is available on the street and at 3328 MacArthur Blvd.
OICC Rehearsal
New members are welcomed during the first two months of each season: August/September and January/February. – REGISTER TODAY
Arrive at 2:30 to give time to find parking and to check-in.
PARKING: Parking is available on the street and at 3328 MacArthur Blvd. The rear parking lot is reserved for Staff and ADA.
QUESTIONS: Please review the FAQs at http://www.oigc.org/oicc for more details on how to prepare for rehearsal, administrative costs, etc.
COVID: OIGC currently does not require proof of vaccination. However, due to continuing COVID concerns, masks are required at rehearsal until further notice. Any updates in the future will be communicated and all participants in the organization are required to comply with OIGC's COVID Protocols to participate. Find OIGC’s complete COVID protocols at http://www.oigc.org/governance.
Oakland's Finest: Hip Hop meets Gospel
FREE CONCERT!
Join us for an uplifting, FREE, family-friendly concert to celebrate Oakland artists! Featuring the beautiful former Holy Names University campus on Mountain Boulevard, Councilmember Janani Ramachandran (District 4) will host the Oakland Gospel Choir, MacArthur Maze, and Wish U Were Us. Come enjoy local talent in this gorgeous location.
The event doors will open at 5:45pm, with music from 6:30 - 8:00pm. Food will be available for purchase before the show starts.
*POSTPONED* Business Cards & Bagels
Hi! Please join us for Business Cards and Bagels, a community networking event at the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir office in beautiful Preservation Park. We’d love to meet you! Come say hi and grab a bagel before starting your day.
OICC: Gospel Music Heritage Month Concert
Oakland Interfaith Community Choir at
Monterey Peninsula Gospel Community Choir’s
Gospel Heritage Month Concert
FREE Concert - Donations Welcome
OICC Rehearsal
New members are welcomed during the first two months of each season: August/September and January/February. – REGISTER TODAY
Arrive at 2:30 to give time to find parking and to check-in.
PARKING: Parking is available on the street and at 3328 MacArthur Blvd. The rear parking lot is reserved for Staff and ADA.
QUESTIONS: Please review the FAQs at http://www.oigc.org/oicc for more details on how to prepare for rehearsal, administrative costs, etc.
COVID: OIGC currently does not require proof of vaccination. However, due to continuing COVID concerns, masks are required at rehearsal until further notice. Any updates in the future will be communicated and all participants in the organization are required to comply with OIGC's COVID Protocols to participate. Find OIGC’s complete COVID protocols at http://www.oigc.org/governance.
OIKC Rehearsal
The Oakland Interfaith Kids Choir introduces elementary and gospel music concepts to children ages 5 to 11 through rhythm games, singing, and movement and rehearses concurrently with OICC.
ENROLL TODAY!
COVID: OIGC currently does not require proof of vaccination. However, due to continuing COVID concerns, masks are STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. Any updates in the future will be communicated and all participants in the organization are required to comply with OIGC's COVID Protocols to participate. Find OIGC’s complete COVID protocols at http://www.oigc.org/governance.
PARKING: Parking is available on the street and at 3328 MacArthur Blvd.
SFJAZZ Family Matinee
Celebrate Gospel Heritage Month! This morning matinee program will be filled with music, history, and jubilation. OIGC inspires joy and unity among all people, and showcases the diverse tapestry of faith and culture through Black gospel and spiritual music traditions. Join us with the entire family as we come together in “Healing Through Song!”
TICKETS: $18 | $25
OYAE 2024 Closing Reception
OYAE 2024 CLOSING RECEPTION
Join us on Friday, August 30th | 6-9pm for the Closing Reception of OYAE (Oakland Youth Art Explosion) annual exhibit featuring the Oakland Interfaith Youth Choir with Terrance Kelly (Co-Founder and Artistic Director).
RSVP Encouraged, visit: https://OYAE24ClosingreceptionatJGG.eventbrite.com
OIKC Rehearsal
The Oakland Interfaith Kids Choir introduces elementary and gospel music concepts to children ages 5 to 11 through rhythm games, singing, and movement and rehearses concurrently with OICC.
ENROLL TODAY!
COVID: OIGC currently does not require proof of vaccination. However, due to continuing COVID concerns, masks are STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. Any updates in the future will be communicated and all participants in the organization are required to comply with OIGC's COVID Protocols to participate. Find OIGC’s complete COVID protocols at http://www.oigc.org/governance.
PARKING: Parking is available on the street and at 3328 MacArthur Blvd.
OICC Rehearsal
New members are welcomed during the first two months of each season: August/September and January/February. – REGISTER TODAY
Arrive at 2:30 to give time to find parking and to check-in.
PARKING: Parking is available on the street and at 3328 MacArthur Blvd. The rear parking lot is reserved for Staff and ADA.
QUESTIONS: Please review the FAQs at http://www.oigc.org/oicc for more details on how to prepare for rehearsal, administrative costs, etc.
COVID: OIGC currently does not require proof of vaccination. However, due to continuing COVID concerns, masks are required at rehearsal until further notice. Any updates in the future will be communicated and all participants in the organization are required to comply with OIGC's COVID Protocols to participate. Find OIGC’s complete COVID protocols at http://www.oigc.org/governance.
All-Choir 2024
All-Choir 2024
SAT, Aug 3
Kick off Season 39, Healing Through Song with the annual All-Choir gathering! Meet & Greet with the board of directors and members of the OIGC family. Bring your friends, family, and a dish to share. See you soon!
WHEN
Saturday, Aug 3, 11:30am ~ 4pm
State of the Choir Address, ~12pm
WHERE
Lake Temescal - North Temescal Picnic Site
- Bring $5 cash for parking
- There is a little shade and plenty of wide open spaces.
- Feel free to bring your own chairs, sunshade, picnic blanket, frisbee, football, etc.
- As it is the Bay Area, DRESS IN LAYERS! Prepare for the sun as well as the cold.
WHAT - The Potluck
- Bring whatever you’d like to share for ~10-12 folks. Don’t know what to bring?
Sopranos - salads
Altos - entrees
Tenors - appetizers
Basses - drinks
- No alcohol is permitted at this site.
- There are park grills if you want to use them, but you will be responsible for bringing your own grill stuff.
- Plates, utensils, serving utensils, ice, and drink bucket provided.
