Ars Nova Singers Competitors

Mission Statement Boston Children's Chorus (BCC) harnesses the power of music to connect our city's diverse communities, cultivate empathy, and inspire social inquiry. Our Story Learning from the past. Living in the present. Moving forward. We believe that our children must learn the lessons of the past in order to create a more harmonious world today and live with understanding and compassion throughout their lives.

The Oakland Symphony brings together orchestral music, choral music and youth education to strengthen the Oakland/East Bay community by providing quality live performances, education for lifetime enrichment and the perpetuation of the performing arts. Oakland Symphony Michael Morgan, Music Director & Conductor Bryan Nies, Associate Conductor The Oakland Symphony celebrates its 28th Anniversary Season as a regional orchestra that serves the diverse population of the East Bay. OEBS has gained wide recognition for its unique convergence of artistic excellence and community service. Oakland Symphony Chorus Lynne Morrow, Music Director The Oakland Symphony Chorus has been recognized as one of the East Bay's finest choirs and a premier resource for continuing education in the choral arts. In addition to presenting their own concerts and workshops, the OSC collaborates with many performing arts groups. Oakland Symphony Youth Orchestra Omid Zoufonoun, Youth Orchestra Principal Conductor The Youth Orchestra is recognized as an outstanding musical organization in Oakland and the San Francisco Bay area. Today it consists of over 100 talented music students aged 12 to 22 from throughout the region.

The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus leads by creating extraordinary music and experiences that build community, inspire activism, and foster compassion at home and around the world. Founded in 1978, the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus and is the world's first chorus to have the word "gay" in its name. The Chorus' first public appearance was on the steps of San Francisco City Hall at the candlelight vigil on the night of the assassination of Supervisor Harvey Milk and Mayor George Moscone. In 1981, SFGMC embarked on a nationwide tour that inspired the creation of a global LGBT choral movement that, today, numbers over 250 choruses around the planet. Since these early years, more than 1,500 SFGMC members have volunteered proudly and served as goodwill ambassadors, promoting awareness and understanding of the LGBTQ community through music and the shared experience of performance. Our audience and community supporters are with us every step of the way. A community organization rooted in San Francisco and the Bay Area, SFGMC performs over 50 concerts each year for a diverse array of audiences, including many appearances that directly benefit local social justice and healthcare-related non-profit organizations. More than simply a performance group, community involvement is an active part of our mission. Today, SFGMC numbers around 300 singing members. SFGMC annually serves an audience of approximately 45,000 and is led by a volunteer board of directors, Artistic Director - Dr. Timothy Seelig, and Executive Director - Christopher Verdugo. The organization is supported by a team of volunteers and a small paid staff. SFGMC is grateful to receive the support of many corporate partners and foundations.