Bay Area Classical Harmonies Competitors

Conspirare was founded in 1991 and has grown rapidly to become an internationally recognized, professional choral organization that combines outstanding vocal artistry with innovative programming. Led by renowned founder and artistic director Craig Hella Johnson, Conspirare is comprised of two performing ensembles and an educational program. The professional chamber choir (“Conspirare” or "Company of Voices") of extraordinarily talented singers from around the country is presented in an annual concert series in Austin, other Texas communities, around the U.S. and abroad. The Conspirare Symphonic Choir of both professional and volunteer singers performs large choral/orchestral works. often in collaboration with other music organizations. The Conspirare Youth Choirs is an educational program for young singers ages 8-17, who learn and perform in two separate ensembles, Kantorei and Allegro (formerly Conspirare Children’s Choir). Conspirare is operated by 7 full-time and 8 part-time staff members and governed by a volunteer board of directors.

Recipient of the 2011 Chorus America / ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming, the International Orange Chorale of San Francisco (IOCSF), led by Artistic Director Zane Fiala, was founded in 2003. Named after the color of the Golden Gate Bridge, the International Orange Chorale of San Francisco is an auditioned volunteer-based chamber choir devoted to performing established repertoire of all periods, with particular attention to contemporary music including newly commissioned works by promising composers. IOCSF is committed to performing public concerts throughout the San Francisco Bay Area in order to expand the audience for choral music, and since its founding has produced exclusively free concerts to the public. IOCSF was also created to provide a community where young adult singers with extensive musical backgrounds can come together to create music of high artistic standards with their peers. The International Orange Chorale of San Francisco is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Donations are fully tax-deductible to the extent permitted under applicable laws.

Lacuna Arts, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, supports choral music in the San Francisco Bay area with concert performances by choirs: Chorale, Chamber Chorus, and Ensemble. We also present educational workshops in singing technique, ear training, solfege, and performance practice.