The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir is an audition-only, professional level Black gospel music choir that performs 25-30 times per year. It includes the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Ensemble made up of 9 to 15 singers who are tasked with performing an additional 10-20 times per year. The most intensive of the choirs, OIGC rehearses weekly and an 80% performance attendance is required.
Prepare 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 also be asked to sing scales to measure your range and a set of intervals which will first be played for you on the piano.
Scheduled audition appointments are preferred. Walk-in auditions may be accommodated based on available time.
No cost to audition. Scheduled audition appointments are preferred. Walk-in auditions may be accommodated based on available time.
Presented by Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir
The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir is an audition-only, professional level Black gospel music choir that performs 25-30 times per year. It includes the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Ensemble made up of 9 to 15 singers who are tasked with performing an additional 10-20 times per year. The most intensive of the choirs, OIGC rehearses weekly and an 80% performance attendance is required.
Prepare 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 also be asked to sing scales to measure your range and a set of intervals which will first be played for you on the piano.
Scheduled audition appointments are preferred. Walk-in auditions may be accommodated based on available time.
No cost to audition. Scheduled audition appointments are preferred. Walk-in auditions may be accommodated based on available time.
Presented by Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir
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