2010
Ensemble Chirstmas Eve Holiday Concert
Friday, December 24th - 7pm & 9:30pm
Where: Slims SF, 333 11th Street San Francisco
Join the OIGC Ensemble as they do an intimate version of the annual Paramount Holiday Concert in a more relaxed setting. Two shows 7:00pm and 9:30pm. See www.slims-sf.com for ticket info.
Where: Slims SF, 333 11th Street San Francisco
Join the OIGC Ensemble as they do an intimate version of the annual Paramount Holiday Concert in a more relaxed setting. Two shows 7:00pm and 9:30pm. See www.slims-sf.com for ticket info.
City Center Noon Holiday Concert
Wednesday, December 22th - 12pm
Where: City Center Oakland Courtyard
"Christmas Celebration Join us for a special performance by Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir and a visit from Father Christmas. "
Where: City Center Oakland Courtyard
"Christmas Celebration Join us for a special performance by Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir and a visit from Father Christmas. "
Youth Choir Holiday Concert
Sunday, December 19th - 7pm
Where: First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th Street (at Castro), Oakland, Ca
Join Oakland Interfaith Youth Gospel Choir for their Annual Holiday Concert. If you love the adult choir you'll love our youth. They are equally as talented and an inspiration to watch.
Where: First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th Street (at Castro), Oakland, Ca
Join Oakland Interfaith Youth Gospel Choir for their Annual Holiday Concert. If you love the adult choir you'll love our youth. They are equally as talented and an inspiration to watch.
Southbay Holiday Concert
Friday, December 17th- 7:30pm
Where: Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro Street Mountain View, Ca (corner of Castro and Mercy streets).
For the third year in a row, "Expect to join in song with this award-winning interfaith, multi--racial, multicultural group of individuals united in their love of Black gospel music. Experience the sheer joy and exuberance of spirit kindled by this choir as Director Terrance Kelly offers his signature gospel arrangements of traditional Holiday favorites."
TICKETS: Call 650-903-6000 or Order Tickets ON-LINE
Where: Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro Street Mountain View, Ca (corner of Castro and Mercy streets).
For the third year in a row, "Expect to join in song with this award-winning interfaith, multi--racial, multicultural group of individuals united in their love of Black gospel music. Experience the sheer joy and exuberance of spirit kindled by this choir as Director Terrance Kelly offers his signature gospel arrangements of traditional Holiday favorites."
TICKETS: Call 650-903-6000 or Order Tickets ON-LINE
Let Us Break Bread Together
Sunday, December 12th - 4pm
Where: Paramount Theatre, Oakland, Ca
"Celebrate the season with Michael Morgan, the orchestra and some of your favorite local choirs at Let Us Break Bread Together, now a beloved Bay Area holiday tradition! This year's concert will feature a special guest appearance by legendary folk singer Joan Baez. Last year's concert was nearly sold out, so get your tickets today and join us for inspiring performances of gospel and folk music, classical selections, holiday favorites and sing-alongs. It's the perfect way to get in the holiday spirit!.
Featuring Oakland East Bay Symphony, Oakland Symphony Chorus, Terrance Kelly and the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, Mt. Eden High School Choir, Pacific Boychoir, Klezmer band Kugelplex …and a special guest appearance by Joan Baez!" -OEBS.com
Where: Paramount Theatre, Oakland, Ca
"Celebrate the season with Michael Morgan, the orchestra and some of your favorite local choirs at Let Us Break Bread Together, now a beloved Bay Area holiday tradition! This year's concert will feature a special guest appearance by legendary folk singer Joan Baez. Last year's concert was nearly sold out, so get your tickets today and join us for inspiring performances of gospel and folk music, classical selections, holiday favorites and sing-alongs. It's the perfect way to get in the holiday spirit!.
Featuring Oakland East Bay Symphony, Oakland Symphony Chorus, Terrance Kelly and the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, Mt. Eden High School Choir, Pacific Boychoir, Klezmer band Kugelplex …and a special guest appearance by Joan Baez!" -OEBS.com
25th Anniversary Celebration Holiday Concert
Saturday, December 4th - 7:30 pm
Where: Paramount Theater - Oakland, CA
When the 60-member Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir fills the Paramount Theater stage on Saturday, December 4 for their annual holiday concert, they'll have something to sing about besides just seasonal cheer. The concert also happens to mark the occasion of the renowned choir's 25th anniversary, as joyful an event as the holidays themselves.
"It's wonderful to actually make it to that milestone," says Terrance Kelly, the group's artistic director (pictured at right), "especially these days when so many nonprofits are struggling. We are blessed."
The choir is currently preparing to record a new album -- their fourth, and the first since 2003 -- and Kelly promises concertgoers a preview of the new CD's material. "I'm excited about the new music," he says, "but we'll be performing holiday staples as well, including three songs that we have to do: 'O Holy Night,' 'Joy to the World,' and a new arrangement of 'Jesus O What a Wonderful Child.'"
The Paramount performance will also be a reunion concert at which the choir plans to feature a number of returning members. "Our personnel is quite stable," Kelly notes, "but some people leave for family reasons, then come back. We're always happy to have them return."
Although the choir's new CD won't be recorded until January 2011, a four-track CD will be available for sale at the Paramount concert. Several Kelly originals from the upcoming disc will offer a taste of what's to come.
Tickets may be purchased at the Paramount Theater Box Office (510-465-6400) and through TicketMaster (800-745-3000).
Where: Paramount Theater - Oakland, CA
When the 60-member Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir fills the Paramount Theater stage on Saturday, December 4 for their annual holiday concert, they'll have something to sing about besides just seasonal cheer. The concert also happens to mark the occasion of the renowned choir's 25th anniversary, as joyful an event as the holidays themselves.
"It's wonderful to actually make it to that milestone," says Terrance Kelly, the group's artistic director (pictured at right), "especially these days when so many nonprofits are struggling. We are blessed."
The choir is currently preparing to record a new album -- their fourth, and the first since 2003 -- and Kelly promises concertgoers a preview of the new CD's material. "I'm excited about the new music," he says, "but we'll be performing holiday staples as well, including three songs that we have to do: 'O Holy Night,' 'Joy to the World,' and a new arrangement of 'Jesus O What a Wonderful Child.'"
The Paramount performance will also be a reunion concert at which the choir plans to feature a number of returning members. "Our personnel is quite stable," Kelly notes, "but some people leave for family reasons, then come back. We're always happy to have them return."
Although the choir's new CD won't be recorded until January 2011, a four-track CD will be available for sale at the Paramount concert. Several Kelly originals from the upcoming disc will offer a taste of what's to come.
Tickets may be purchased at the Paramount Theater Box Office (510-465-6400) and through TicketMaster (800-745-3000).
Oakland City Center Tree Lighting
Thursday, December 2nd - 6pm
Where: City Center Oakland Courtyard
"Back by popular demand, the holiday tree lighting ceremony is a tradition guaranteed to spread cheer to everyone. Join us at City Center Plaza in the lighting of the city's official Holiday Tree, visit Santa, listen to youth choirs and enjoy holiday treats. Bring a new unwrapped toy to contribute to the Mayor's Toy Drive. The Tree Lighting Ceremony is co-sponsored by the Downtown Oakland and Lake Merritt/Uptown Business Districts, Oakland City Center and The City of Oakland."
Where: City Center Oakland Courtyard
"Back by popular demand, the holiday tree lighting ceremony is a tradition guaranteed to spread cheer to everyone. Join us at City Center Plaza in the lighting of the city's official Holiday Tree, visit Santa, listen to youth choirs and enjoy holiday treats. Bring a new unwrapped toy to contribute to the Mayor's Toy Drive. The Tree Lighting Ceremony is co-sponsored by the Downtown Oakland and Lake Merritt/Uptown Business Districts, Oakland City Center and The City of Oakland."
Robin J. Williams & Peace Ministries 29th Anniversary Celebration Concert
Saturday, November 27th - 6pm
Where: Williams Chapel Baptist Church, 1410 10th Avenue, Oakland, CA
Terrance Kelly and Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir are joining Jovan Watkins and Truth, Lawrence Matthews, Wings of Glory Community Choir, and Pastor Demetries Edwards in honoring Peace Ministires 29th Anniversary. This will be an evening of praise and celebration with a theme of "Restored to Righteouness."
For more information please call 510.228.9880, 510.374.8661 or email peacegospelchoir@hotmail.com
Where: Williams Chapel Baptist Church, 1410 10th Avenue, Oakland, CA
Terrance Kelly and Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir are joining Jovan Watkins and Truth, Lawrence Matthews, Wings of Glory Community Choir, and Pastor Demetries Edwards in honoring Peace Ministires 29th Anniversary. This will be an evening of praise and celebration with a theme of "Restored to Righteouness."
For more information please call 510.228.9880, 510.374.8661 or email peacegospelchoir@hotmail.com
UN Flag Raising Ceremony
Saturday, October 23rd -11 a.m.
WHERE: Jack London Square, Oakland, Ca
"Raising of United Nations flag at Jack London Square to celebrate 65th anniversary of humanitarian and peacekeeping work by the United Nations. Parade of Oakland JROTC high school students carrying the flags of the 192 UN member nations. Music by Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir Ensemble and Oakland Interfaith Youth Gospel Choir. Honorary sponsors include the City of Oakland and United Nations Association of East Bay."
-www.sfgate.com (SF Chronicle)
WHERE: Jack London Square, Oakland, Ca
"Raising of United Nations flag at Jack London Square to celebrate 65th anniversary of humanitarian and peacekeeping work by the United Nations. Parade of Oakland JROTC high school students carrying the flags of the 192 UN member nations. Music by Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir Ensemble and Oakland Interfaith Youth Gospel Choir. Honorary sponsors include the City of Oakland and United Nations Association of East Bay."
-www.sfgate.com (SF Chronicle)
NIKE Women's Marathon
SUNDAY, October 17th - 5:30am
WHERE: Pier 7 - Embarcadero @ Broadway
The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir is honored to participate, for the 4th year, in the Nike Women's Marathon, benefiting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
WHERE: Pier 7 - Embarcadero @ Broadway
The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir is honored to participate, for the 4th year, in the Nike Women's Marathon, benefiting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
International Day of Peace
TUESDAY, September 21st
WHERE: Saint Augustine Catholic Church
400 Alcatraz Avenue - Oakland, CA - 94609
Peace Day provides and opportunity for individuals, organizations, and nations to create practical acts of peace on a shared date. This is a global call for peace that the people of Oakland and the Bay Area can participate in!
With local non-profit organization Listen for Life, OIGC is performing in a series of free concerts and events on Peace Day.
WHERE: Saint Augustine Catholic Church
400 Alcatraz Avenue - Oakland, CA - 94609
Peace Day provides and opportunity for individuals, organizations, and nations to create practical acts of peace on a shared date. This is a global call for peace that the people of Oakland and the Bay Area can participate in!
With local non-profit organization Listen for Life, OIGC is performing in a series of free concerts and events on Peace Day.
Art & Soul Festival - Gospel Stage Opening
August 21, 2010 - 12:30PM
Join OIGC as we open the Gospel Music Stage at Oakland's Art & Soul Festival in Downtown Oakland. We'll be performing among many other gospel groups and solo acts; all groups will perform special tributes to the late Bishop Walter Hawkins.
Tickets and Info: http://www.artandsouloakland.com/
Join OIGC as we open the Gospel Music Stage at Oakland's Art & Soul Festival in Downtown Oakland. We'll be performing among many other gospel groups and solo acts; all groups will perform special tributes to the late Bishop Walter Hawkins.
Tickets and Info: http://www.artandsouloakland.com/
Allen Temple Baptist Church AIDS Benefit
FRI, August 20, 2010 - 7:00pm
Dr. Robert C. Scott Allen Temple AIDS Ministry presents - The 4th Annual Gospel Concert...A Tribute To Dr. Robert C. Scott. Featured Performers: Allen Temple Male Chorus, Ambassadors for Change, Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, Eugene Cole and Persuaded, RENEWED, Palma Ceia Male Chorus and The Voices of St. Benedicts Catholic Church. Please join us for a wonderful evening filled with musical, spiritual praise and worship.... more info
Dr. Robert C. Scott Allen Temple AIDS Ministry presents - The 4th Annual Gospel Concert...A Tribute To Dr. Robert C. Scott. Featured Performers: Allen Temple Male Chorus, Ambassadors for Change, Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, Eugene Cole and Persuaded, RENEWED, Palma Ceia Male Chorus and The Voices of St. Benedicts Catholic Church. Please join us for a wonderful evening filled with musical, spiritual praise and worship.... more info
