Located near Lake Merritt in downtown Oakland, St. Paul's is regarded as one of the best concert venues in the East Bay. The church is historic, unique, and beautiful, with live and clear acoustics, ideal for choral and chamber performances.
Every year, St. Paul’s presents an extraordinary spectrum of music, spanning ancient to cutting-edge traditions: from Renaissance polyphony, Anglican sacred music, and classical symphonic works to contemporary choral writing, global folk traditions, jazz, pop, and innovative a cappella performances. Across professional ensembles, community choirs, youth musicians, and world-class artists, the year reflected St. Paul's continued commitment to supporting musical excellence, diversity, and artistic curiosity.
We encourage everyone to attend these concerts, performed by outstanding local and internationally renowned musicians!
Every year, St. Paul’s presents an extraordinary spectrum of music, spanning ancient to cutting-edge traditions: from Renaissance polyphony, Anglican sacred music, and classical symphonic works to contemporary choral writing, global folk traditions, jazz, pop, and innovative a cappella performances. Across professional ensembles, community choirs, youth musicians, and world-class artists, the year reflected St. Paul's continued commitment to supporting musical excellence, diversity, and artistic curiosity.
We encourage everyone to attend these concerts, performed by outstanding local and internationally renowned musicians!
Please check the featured group's website for ticket availability, updated times, and program information, as details can change.
CONCERT
The Golden Gate International Choral Festival
Spotlight Concert 4
Thursday, July 16, 7:00pm FREE ADMISSION
Spotlight Concert 4 presents choirs from Catalonia and the United States as part of the Festival’s weeklong celebration of global children’s and youth choral singing. Audiences will enjoy performances that showcase what each ensemble brings to this global gathering of young singers.
The 2026 Golden Gate International Children's and Youth Choral Festival will be an unforgettable week of concerts, competitions, special events, and cultural exchange. In a world filled with borders, the Golden Gate Festival helps children to build bridges. The Golden Gate Bridge symbolizes the connection of two worlds - travel, conversation, and understanding between cultures. From July 13-18, 2026, participating choirs will sing, learn, and live with their peers from far and wide, rendering the faceless into friends.
Participating Choirs:
Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir – Ancora (USA)
Veus – Cor Infantil Amics de la Unió (Catalonia)
Young Musicians Chorus (USA)
Collegium Musicum (USA)
This concert is free. Please consider making a donation to support the festival and our international cultural programming.
More information at piedmontchoirs.org/golden-gate-about
The 2026 Golden Gate International Children's and Youth Choral Festival will be an unforgettable week of concerts, competitions, special events, and cultural exchange. In a world filled with borders, the Golden Gate Festival helps children to build bridges. The Golden Gate Bridge symbolizes the connection of two worlds - travel, conversation, and understanding between cultures. From July 13-18, 2026, participating choirs will sing, learn, and live with their peers from far and wide, rendering the faceless into friends.
Participating Choirs:
Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir – Ancora (USA)
Veus – Cor Infantil Amics de la Unió (Catalonia)
Young Musicians Chorus (USA)
Collegium Musicum (USA)
This concert is free. Please consider making a donation to support the festival and our international cultural programming.
More information at piedmontchoirs.org/golden-gate-about
CONCERTS
AfterGlow Chorus Harmony with Meaning
The Gift of Love: A Sanctuary of Sound
Sunday, August 9, 4:00pm TICKETS
and
Sunday, August 16, 4:00pm TICKETS
An intimate musical offering of comfort, vibrant grace, and radiant joy.
Take a breath, step away from the noise of the world, and enter a sanctuary built entirely from the warmth of the human voice. This August, AfterGlow Chorus invites you to The Gift of Love—a deeply moving, transformative afternoon performance designed to be a profound "vocal embrace." Whether you are navigating a season of loss, holding up others as a caregiver, or simply looking to fill your reservoir with hope, this concert is a space designed to offer comfort, restore your spirit, and lift your heart.
The Experience
This program is an open-hearted journey through the music that connects us all. We believe that true healing doesn't sit in the dark—it moves toward the light. To capture that journey, The Gift of Love weaves a brilliant tapestry across musical worlds. By blending the breathtaking harmonies of sacred classical works with the visceral, soaring energy of gospel, spirituals, jazz, and soul, our singers create a space where precise artistic mastery meets a deep, celebratory sense of wonder. There is something uniquely powerful about the human voice—choral music has a rare, physical ability to heal and uplift the spirit like nothing else on earth.
"There are moments when the harmony is so pure it feels like the air in the room changes. AfterGlow doesn't just perform; they create an atmosphere you never want to leave." — Recent Concert Attendee
🎵 Program Highlights
Why Attend?
We design our music to do more than just sound beautiful—we design it to move the room. The Gift of Love is a rare, intentional afternoon pause that promises to send you back out into the world feeling lighter, stronger, and deeply filled with joy. Join us as we celebrate love, life, and community with intensity, high excellence, and deep joy.
Videos from recent concerts are HERE
Take a breath, step away from the noise of the world, and enter a sanctuary built entirely from the warmth of the human voice. This August, AfterGlow Chorus invites you to The Gift of Love—a deeply moving, transformative afternoon performance designed to be a profound "vocal embrace." Whether you are navigating a season of loss, holding up others as a caregiver, or simply looking to fill your reservoir with hope, this concert is a space designed to offer comfort, restore your spirit, and lift your heart.
The Experience
This program is an open-hearted journey through the music that connects us all. We believe that true healing doesn't sit in the dark—it moves toward the light. To capture that journey, The Gift of Love weaves a brilliant tapestry across musical worlds. By blending the breathtaking harmonies of sacred classical works with the visceral, soaring energy of gospel, spirituals, jazz, and soul, our singers create a space where precise artistic mastery meets a deep, celebratory sense of wonder. There is something uniquely powerful about the human voice—choral music has a rare, physical ability to heal and uplift the spirit like nothing else on earth.
"There are moments when the harmony is so pure it feels like the air in the room changes. AfterGlow doesn't just perform; they create an atmosphere you never want to leave." — Recent Concert Attendee
🎵 Program Highlights
- Classical & Contemporary Light: Experience the luminous beauty of sacred devotion and modern grace, featuring the soothing, timeless architecture of Maurice Duruflé’s Ubi Caritas, the rich depth of Nathaniel Dett’s O Holy Lord, alongside bright contemporary gems including Susan LaBarr's Angele Dei, Thomas LaVoy's Alleluia, Ernani Aguiar's energetic Salmo 150, and György Orbán's spirited Daemon Irrepit Callidus.
- Powerful Spirituals: Feel the roof-raising power, unshakeable resilience, and pure hope of traditional spirituals, featuring Stacey Gibbs' dynamic arrangement of Wade in the Water, Ysayë Barnwell's deeply moving Wanna Die Easy When I Die, and Moses Hogan's exquisitely comforting Give Me Jesus.
- Gospel & Soulful Uplift: Immerse yourself in the healing warmth and high-energy joy of Richard Smallwood's masterpiece Healing, Nathan Carter's soaring, triumphant arrangement of If I Can Help Somebody, and a heartfelt, nostalgic celebration of Sam Cooke’s legendary classic Bring It on Home to Me.
- Jazz Elegance: A sophisticated, whimsical escape into wonder and imagination with Greg Murai’s stunning choral arrangement of Pure Imagination.
Why Attend?
We design our music to do more than just sound beautiful—we design it to move the room. The Gift of Love is a rare, intentional afternoon pause that promises to send you back out into the world feeling lighter, stronger, and deeply filled with joy. Join us as we celebrate love, life, and community with intensity, high excellence, and deep joy.
Videos from recent concerts are HERE
