The Oakland Youth Chorus offers a variety of programs for children and youth ages 5-21 throughout Oakland. OYC's unique approach combines repertoire from cultures around the world, professional performance opportunities, a solid foundation in music theory, and the chance to make friends from all over Oakland and the East Bay.
In addition, OYC offers its classes with affordable sliding scale prices. Families are encouraged to determine what they can afford within a class's price range.
Finally, the Oakland Youth Chorus also partners with schools and community organizations to provide quality music education programs, including choral music, drumming, and dance. Our current community partners include East Bay Asian Youth Center, East Bay Agency for Children, Lighthouse Community Charter and Think College Now Elementary. For information about arranging a regular OYC class at your school, after-school program, or community-based program, please see
our Music at Your School page.
OYC's All-City Miracle Chorus will rehearse on Tuesdays, January 5 - June 1, 2010 at the First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th St. at Castro. It will be led by the talented and engaging senior teacher Rhonda Crane.
Children in K through 2nd grade will rehearse from 4 - 5pm, and children in 3rd through 5th grade will rehearse from 5:10 - 6:10pm.
The program observes OUSD-wide holidays and therefore will not meet on Tuesday, April 6, 2010.
Your child should bring a newsletter home in the first few weeks of class detailing the special rehearsals and events they can participate in with all of OYC. You can also find this information, including the current updates, on our blog: http://oaklandyouthchorus.wordpress.com.
The fee for this program is a sliding scale of $50 - $225. OYC encourages each family to determine how much they can afford to pay.
REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS by printing and mailing a form (PDF) (checks, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover accepted) or by using our online registration form (credit card and PayPal payments accepted). For any questions, or to have a paper registration form mailed to you, contact Jessica Manta-Meyer, Managing Director, at 510-287-9700 x105.
Once you’ve registered your child, visit OYC’s blog for current information on rehearsals, holidays, and other special events.
OYC’s Middle School Magic singers get to sing music of many different types, meet new friends, travel, learn new things, and have a great time!
Middle School Magic will be led for the 6th year by La Nell Martin, Director of OYC’s Choral Programs. Children entering 6th through 8th grade are eligible. No audition is required for Middle School Magic.
OYC’s Middle School Magic Chorus rehearses Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm at the First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th St. at Castro. The first rehearsal of the 2009-2010 Season will be Monday, September 14, 2009.
Middle School Magic performs in both all-OYC concerts (December and May) as well as a spring choral competition. In addition, Middle School Magic performs periodically throughout the year. More information about these performances will be sent home with the singer as these are scheduled. OYC asks that both parents and singers make a commitment to consistent attendance at rehearsals as well as attendance at performances whenever possible.
Commitments for Middle School Magic
For parents:
- Assist your son or daughter with 100% attendance
- Assist your son or daughter's participation in performances
- Assist OYC in fundraising for Middle School Magic
- Fulfill volunteer commitment
For singers:
- Come to every rehearsal, on time
- Participate in all performances and competitions
Failure to fulfill these responsibilities may result in dismissal from the chorus.
The Registration fee for the 2009-2010 Season is a sliding scale of $95-145. OYC encourages each family to determine how much they can afford to pay. There are occasional additional fees for trips, social events, and concert clothing (roughly $75-$200 over the course of the year).
REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS by printing and mailing a form (PDF) (checks, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover accepted) or by using our online registration form (credit card and PayPal payments accepted). For any questions, or to have a paper registration form mailed to you, contact La Nell Martin, Director of Choral Programs, at 510-287-9700 x102.
Once you've registered your child, visit OYC’s blog for current information on rehearsals, holidays, and other special events.
OYC’s award-winning Concert Chorus has been wowing audiences for nearly 35 years, and has performed all over the world, with special guest artists such as Bobby McFerrin, Linda Tillery, SoVoSo, and Keith Terry. American Idol finalist La Toya London and singer Goapele are both alumni of OYC, and say they got a great musical foundation and met lifetime friends here.
Whether you're the next American Idol or just want to have fun singing with some new friends, we hope you’ll join us!
Concert Chorus is directed by La Nell Martin, Director of OYC's Choral Programs.
OYC’s Concert Chorus rehearses Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30 pm – 6:15 pm at the First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th St. at Castro. Rehearsals for the 2009-2010 Season begin Tuesday, September 8, 2009.
If singers miss 2 rehearsals, a Friday night make-up rehearsal is required before returning to Chorus.
The Concert Chorus performs in both all-OYC concerts (December and May) as well as a spring choral competition. In addition, Concert Chorus performs frequently throughout the year. More information about these performances will be sent home with the singer as these are scheduled. OYC asks that both parents and singers make a commitment to consistent attendance at rehearsals as well as attendance at performances whenever possible.
Commitments for OYC's Concert Chorus
For parents:
- Assist your son or daughter with 100% attendance
- Assist your son or daughter's participation in performances
- Assist OYC in fundraising for Middle School Magic
- Fulfill volunteer commitment
For singers:
- Come to every rehearsal, on time
- Participate in all performances and competitions
Failure to fulfill these responsibilities may result in dismissal from the chorus.
The Registration fee for the 2009-2010 Season is a sliding scale of $145-195. OYC encourages each family to determine how much they can afford to pay. There are occasional additional fees for trips, social events, and concert clothing (roughly $100-$300 over the course of the year).
REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS by printing and mailing a form (PDF) (checks, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover accepted) or by using our online registration form (credit card and PayPal payments accepted). For any questions, or to have a paper registration form mailed to you, contact La Nell Martin, Director of Choral Programs, at 510-287-9700 x102.
Once you’ve registered your child, visit OYC’s blog for current information on rehearsals, holidays, and other special events.
OYC's Miracle Chorus at Chabot will rehearse on Mondays, December 7 – March 8, 2010 at Chabot Elementary and is only open to Chabot Elementary Students. It will be led by the talented and engaging senior teacher Rhonda Crane.
Children in K through 2nd grade will rehearse from 3:05-3:55pm, and children in 3rd through 5th grade will rehearse from 4:05-4:55pm.
The program will not meet on the following dates: 12/21/09, 12/28/09, 1/18/10, 2/1/10, and 2/15/10.
You can find current updates on performances and rehearsals on OYC’s blog.
The fee for this program is sliding scale: $115-165. OYC encourages each family to determine how much they can afford to pay.
REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS by printing and mailing a form (PDF) (checks, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover accepted) or by using our online registration form (credit card and PayPal payments accepted). For any questions, or to have a paper registration form mailed to you, contact Jessica Manta-Meyer, Managing Director, at 510-287-9700 x105.
Once you’ve registered your child, visit OYC’s blog for current information on rehearsals, holidays, and other special events.
OYC's Miracle Chorus at Kaiser Elementary is only open to Kaiser Elementary Students. It will be led by talented senior teacher Michelle Jacques.
Grades K-2 will rehearse on Tuesdays 3-4pm and grades 3-5 will rehearse Thursdays 3-4pm. Rehearsals for the winter-spring session run January 6 – June 10, 2010.
The program will not meet Thursday March 18th, Tuesday April 6th and Thursday April 8th, 2010.
Your child should bring a newsletter home in the first few weeks of class detailing the special rehearsals and events they can participate in with all of OYC. You can also find this information, including the current updates, on OYC’s blog.
The fee for this program is sliding scale: $190-$240. OYC encourages each family to determine how much they can afford to pay.
REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS by printing and mailing a form (PDF) (checks, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover accepted) or by using our online registration form (credit card and PayPal payments accepted). For any questions, or to have a paper registration form mailed to you, contact Jessica Manta-Meyer, Managing Director, at 510-287-9700 x105.
Once you’ve registered your child, visit OYC’s blog for current information on rehearsals, holidays, and other special events.
OYC's Miracle Chorus at Glenview will rehearse on Mondays, January 25 – June 7, 2010 at Glenview Elementary and is only open to Glenview Elementary Students. It will be led by the talented and engaging teachers Carmen M. Coleman and Ja Ronn Thompson.
Children in K and 1st grade will rehearse from 2:55-3:40pm, and children in 3rd through 5th grade will rehearse from 3:45-4:30pm.
The program will not meet on the following Mondays: 2/1/10, 2/15/10, 3/29/10, 4/5/10, & 5/31/10.
Your child should bring a newsletter home in the first few weeks of class detailing the special rehearsals and events they can participate in with all of OYC. You can also find this information, including the current updates, on OYC’s blog.
The fee for this program is sliding scale: $120-$170. OYC encourages each family to determine how much they can afford to pay.
REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS by printing and mailing a form (PDF) (checks, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover accepted) or by using our online registration form (credit card and PayPal payments accepted). For any questions, or to have a paper registration form mailed to you, contact Jessica Manta-Meyer, Managing Director, at 510-287-9700 x105.
Once you've registered your child, visit OYC’s blog for current information on rehearsals, holidays, and other special events.
More details about this class will be forthcoming.