Summer SingIn’ !
Each summer, the Oakland Symphony Chorus hosts a Summer SingIn’ series. Each SingIn’ focuses on a major work or style of music and is open to anyone in the community. It is your opportunity to experience singing in a large chorus and be part of the music making. SingIn’ are led by some of the leading conductors of the Bay Area. Past conductors have included Dr. Buddy James, Dr. Lynne Morrow, Vance George, Michael Morgan, and Sanford Dole.
2025-2026 Season Summer SingIns’
Location: Valley Center for Performing Arts, 3500 Mountain Blvd, Oakland, CA 94602
July 23, 2025 7:00pm-9:30pm
Ash Walker, Oakland Symphony Chorus Director
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Requiem and African Folk songs
July 30, 2025 7:00pm-9:30pm
Jacob Stensberg, Artistic Director & Conductor of San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus
Felix Mendelssohn’s Elijah Op. 70
August 6, 2025 7:00pm-9:30pm
Ming Luke, Music Director of Berkeley Community Chorus and Orchestra
Johannes Brahms Requiem
August 13, 2025 7:00pm-9:30pm
Kedrick Armstrong, Oakland Symphony Music Director and Conductor
Giuseppe Verdi’s Requiem
Past Summer SingIn’
July 31, 2024 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Ash Walker, Oakland Symphony Chorus Director
Ralph Vaughan Williams – Dona Nobis Pacem
Gabriel Faure – Requiem
August 7, 2024 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Dr. Buddy James, Professor of Music at CSU, East Bay
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Requiem
Morten Lauridsen – Lux Aeterna
August 14, 2024 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Kedrick Armstrong, Oakland Symphony Music Director
Carl Orff – Carmina Burana