Learn more about OYC's events from previous years.
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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