OIGC Youth Tour 2024
June 30 – July 3, 2024
OIYC Jan 2020 Tour to Costa Rica
OIYC and OYC Chamber Singers are headed north across the boarder to Vancouver, B.C. in the summer of 2024! Support their fundraising efforts and follow along with their journey with #OIGCYouthTour24 on Instagram!
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The OIGC Youth Program
Youth ages 5 to 17 can participate in ensembles performing Black gospel, world music, and spiritual music. Organized by age/grade, singers learn about themselves, gain confidence and tenacity through performances, experience teamwork and respect, and learn to encourage rather than compete.
The Oakland Interfaith Youth Choir, founded in 1997 by Artistic Director Terrance Kelly, introduces Black gospel music to youth ages 12 to 17 from diverse ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. The summer of 2022 saw the acquisition of the Oakland Youth Chorus (founded in 1974), introducing music theory through World Music to youth ages 7 to 18.
OIGC’s youth program consists of 5 ensembles:
Oakland Interfaith Youth Choir – placement audition required
Oakland Interfaith Kids Choir
OYC Miracles
OYC Concert Chorus – placement audition required
OYC Chamber Singers – placement audition required
Not sure which group? Email lanell@oigc.org or call 510-946-7520.
OIGC's youth programs offer:
World-class choral & music education
Performances in a variety of venues
Youth development & leadership opportunities
Touring and recording opportunities
Engagement in diverse communities
NO ONE TURNED AWAY DUE TO LACK OF FUNDS
FAQs
When can I join?
OYC registrations are during the first two months of each semester, August/September and February/March.
OIYC has open auditions year-round
Do I have to audition?
An informal placement audition will be necessary for the directors to hear each singer, and place them in the correct section for their voice.
How often are rehearsals?
OYC Concert Chorus and Chamber Singers rehearse twice weekly.
OIYC and OYC Miracles rehearse once weekly.
OIKC rehearses once monthly.
What are the COVID protocols?
As of May 2023, OIGC currently does not require masks or proof of vaccination. However, if this changes again in the future, all participants in the organization are required to comply with OIGC's COVID Protocols to participate. Find OIGC’s complete COVID protocols at http://www.oigc.org/governance.
How much does it cost?
OYC Chamber Singers and Concert Chorus fees: $300 per semester
OIYC: $225 per semester
OYC Miracles: $150 per semester
OIKC: $50 per semester
Uniforms may have an additional cost
NO ONE TURNED AWAY FOR LACK OF FUNDS