Learn more about OYC's events from previous years.
OYC's 2011 Holiday ConcertSaturday, December 10, 2011
First
Presbyterian Church of Oakland
An annual tradition for over 35 years, Oakland Youth Chorus' holiday concert is a great way to get into the spirit of the season! Featuring all of OYC's choral ensembles, including Concert Chorus and Chamber Singers, Middle School Magic and our kinder-5th grade Miracle Choruses.
Songs included gorgeous classical pieces, holiday favorites and contemporary pieces. To find something good and full of hope in the Bay Area, look no further than the Oakland Youth Chorus.
Spring Choral Concert -Saturday, May 21, 2011
First Presbyterian Church of Oakland
OYC's 36th annual spring concert, Swing N2 Spring, featured an all-jazz repertoire sung by over 100 Oakland and East Bay children and youth in Kindergarten through early college. This concert starred OYC's award-winning Concert Chorus, Chamber Singers, Middle School Magic Chorus, elementary-school Miracle Choruses and special guests, Chicago Children's Choir. The OYC ensembles were directed by Artistic and Education Director La Nell Martin and OYC's talented teaching staff - Holly Burnett, Rhonda Crane, Bryan Dyer and Michelle Jacques.
OYC's teen Concert Chorus and Middle School Magic Chorus performed exciting arrangements of jazz classics such as "Tuxedo Junction", "Satin Doll" and "Ain't Misbehavin'". Our youngest singers performed "What a Wonderful World", "Straighten Up and Fly Right" and "Shoo Fly Pie", among others.
Annual Winter Choral Concert - HOLIDAY JAMZ! Saturday, December 11, 2010
First Presbyterian Church of Oakland
An annual tradition for over 35 years, Oakland Youth Chorus' HOLIDAY
JAMZ! concert was a sold-out hit! Audiences were treated to the
gorgeous voices of over 100 young singers in all of OYC's choral
ensembles, including Concert Chorus and Chamber Singers, Middle School
Magic and our kinder-5th grade Miracle Choruses. Our singers serenaded
with music fit for the holidays from cultures all over the world, in
several languages, from folk music to classical to contemporary. We were
thrilled to have special guests Lynne Morrow and Oakland Symphony Chorus
join us in this holiday celebration.
See photos from this concert. Buy a photo and support OYC - OYC photographer, Luis A. Solorzano, donates a portion of photo sales to OYC.
CDs and DVDs of this concert are also available to order.
Keeping the Promise Alive for 35! -Oakland Youth Chorus Anniversary FestivalThe Oakland Youth Chorus celebrated its 35th anniversary with a free, vibrant community festival in downtown Oakland. Our award-winning youth performers, their world-renowned teachers, and special guests Valerie Troutt and CHELLE! and Friends wowed the festival audience as they performed song, dance and percussion from cultures around the world. Performers included the Concert Chorus, Chamber Ensemble, Middle School Magic, Miracle Chorus, Music of Our World Percussion Class, African Dance, and Marimba Classes, as well as the Oakland Youth Chorus Alumni Choir, and our special guests. The festival also included an art station, instrument demo station, and a silent auction, which raised over $7,000 for the OYC!
Watch a video clip from OYC's 35th Anniversary Festival.
The Oakland Youth Chorus was proud to perform as part of the studio audience on local ABC affiliate KGO’s "View from the Bay" Friday, April 30, at 3pm. Our stellar Chamber Ensemble inspired with a short a cappella selection from their signature piece, the spiritual“Steal Away”.
The Chamber Ensemble of the Oakland Youth Chorus features 9 talented young people, some of whom have been performing with the Oakland Youth Chorus since Elementary School. Under the direction of Choral Director, La Nell Martin, these high school students have blossomed into a professional a cappella ensemble whose repertoire ranges from Madrigals to today’s R and B to spirituals.
See KGO's website to watch the segment.
NOU LA TOUJOU!OYC and the First Unitarian Church of Oakland collaborated to produce Nou La Toujou! The February 26, 2010 concert was electrifying, and the packed audience gave over $3000 to support the What If Foundation's relief efforts for children in Haiti.
The concert featured a host of fantastic performances, including the following:
-OYC students and faculty
-Keith Terry and Crosspulse, (with Evie Ladin, Steve Hogan and OYC teacher Bryan Dyer)
-Mo Rockin' Project featuring Khalil Shaheed
-Glass House with David Worm and Mark Vickness
-Eric and Suzy Thompson, Chad Manning and Alan Senauke
All musicians and staff volunteered their time for this event, and the First Unitarian Church of Oakland donated the space and sound engineer for the show.
Margaret Trost, Executive Director and Founder of What If Foundation said, "The food and water we're distributing through the Haitian community we are in partnership with in Port-au-Prince is keeping thousands of people alive. Our food program has been described as a rare oasis in the city. Your concert is going to help us keep the meals flowing at St. Clare's and will not only provide desperately needed nutrition, but also hope and solidarity."
Sing a Song: Winter Choral Concert
December 12, 2009
First Congregational Church of Oakland
Dear OYC Family,
Our Winter Concert SING A SONG was a great success! THANK YOU to all the parents, singers, teachers and staff who made Saturday a wonderful event.
Watch VIDEO CLIPS from SING A SONG!
See and purchase PHOTOS from SING A SONG! *OYC will receive 10% of all sales.
Download the PDF form to pre-order your very own copy of the “Sing a Song” DVD (available February 2010).
OYC is proud to serve the community through arts education and youth development. In an economic environment where resources for quality arts education and opportunities for youth continue to dwindle we need your financial support more than ever. Know that this year OYC is making a difference in lives of 800 youth and children in our community. If you are able, please consider making a donation to OYC this holiday season.
Again, a big THANK YOU to everyone for the dedication, time, energy and financial support you have given OYC and the children we serve over the year.
-From the OYC Staff
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