Sacred & Profane, a chamber chorus

10/15/2026

Sacred & Profane supports Measure Y. Find out information on Alameda County voting here: https://acvote.alamedacountyca.gov/voting/ways-of-voting

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10/14/2026

Sacred & Profane Chamber Chorus is delighted to join David Conte for his faculty recital at SFCM. This is a free recital, but seats may be reserved at the link below.

https://sfcm.edu/experience/performances/faculty-recital-david-conte-composition/20261018

This recital is presented and curated by David Conte.

Program:

Elegy for Matthew
1999; In Memoriam Matthew Sheppard (1976-1998)
Ellen Leslie, soprano
Kevin Korth, piano

Songs of Consolation
1997; 2021; In Memoriam Kirby Lamar (1927-1996)
The Lee Trio
Lisa Lee, violin
Angela Lee, cello
Melinda Lee Masur, piano
Ellen Leslie, soprano

Elegy for String Orchestra
2021; 2026; In Memoriam Christine Haff-Paluck (1954-2020)
Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra
Scott Krijnen, conductor

September Sun
2002; in memory of those who perished on 9/11
Sacred and Profane Chamber Chorus
Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra
Rebecca P.N. Seeman, conductor

10/14/2026

“Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy…. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” – Brené Brown

Sacred and Profane Chamber Chorus invites you to find restoration in our 2026-2027 season! Be warmed by celebrations of light in December; be invigorated by music with organ in March; and experience a sense of belonging in May. In addition to our concerts in Berkeley and San Francisco, we’ll make a guest appearance on David Conte’s faculty recital at the San Francisco Conservatory in October, share an informal free open rehearsal in Oakland in November, and present a concert in Santa Rosa in December.

Light in a Time of Darkness: Music for the Season
Saturday 12/05/2026, 7PM; St Mark’s Episcopal Church, 2300 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Sunday 12/06/2026, 4PM; Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114
Sunday 12/13/2026, 4PM; Church of the Incarnation, 550 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

Shout with Joy: Music for Choir & Organ with Jonathan Dimmock
Saturday 03/06/2027, 7PM; First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley, 2407 Dana St, Berkeley, CA 94704
Sunday 03/07/2027, 4PM; Trinity/St Peter's Episcopal Church, 1620 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94109

This is Where We Belong: Songs of Resistance & Home
Saturday 05/08/2027, 7PM; St Mark’s Episcopal Church, 2300 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Sunday 05/09/2027, 4PM; Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114

Find season tickets and info here: https://tickets.chorusconnection.com/s-p/events/1850

And learn more about this season and the individual concerts at our website: sacredprofane.org

06/25/2026

Thanks to the support of several generous donors, we are less than $500 away from successfully completing our end-of-fiscal-year campaign to match a $5,000 donation from an anonymous donor. Every gift received before June 30th is still being doubled, and we would be grateful if you are able to join those who've already supported this campaign with a donation. Thank you for your continued support of Sacred & Profane as we complete this season, and we look forward to bringing you more beautiful and compelling choral performances in our 2026-2027 season!

Donate at https://www.sacredprofane.org/support

06/11/2026

We’re excited to announce that we have 1-2 openings in our tenor section, with possible openings in other sections. If you or someone you know has the skills to sing in an advanced chamber chorus, please visit www.sacredprofane.org/audition to learn more about our upcoming season and audition process and to complete a brief form. Fall rehearsals begin Tuesday, September 8, 2026!

06/11/2026

We want to thank you for your support of Sacred & Profane’s 2025-26 season: Elements of Music. Whether you attended one of our concerts in Berkeley, San Francisco, Santa Rosa, or Gualala; caught a Berkeley Farmer’s Market performance; or you watched from afar during one of our livestreamed rehearsals, we are truly grateful to be able to share our love of music with you. Thank you for a wonderful season, and we’ll see you next year!

P.S. Keep your eyes and ears open for information about our upcoming season, A Season of Light, Joy, and Belonging!

05/07/2026

Tomorrow kicks off our final concert series of the season! In the words of our Artistic Executive Director, Rebecca P.N. Seeman:

"I’m a nature-lover – I need my walks in the woods to feel healthy and whole and I tend to a large garden of veggies and fruit trees, so I am inclined toward environmental justice and climate activism. When I decided to focus this season, “Elements of Music,” on the four classical elements of water, fire, earth, and air, I thought I’d prioritize repertoire about climate change in all three concerts. As it turned out, the first two programs of the season – water in December and fire in February – had a few pieces about climate issues, but were not dominated by that subject. In our upcoming concert, “Terra ad Caelum: Songs of Land and Sky,” we delve deeply into works about connection with nature, its preciousness and fragility, and how our way of life depends on prioritizing the environment."

Get your tickets here: https://tickets.chorusconnection.com/s-p/events/1483

05/07/2026

We're delighted to have Carlos Alvarez performing with us in our Terra ad Caelum: Songs of Land & Sky concert series!

05/06/2026

Our San Francisco and Berkeley concerts are this weekend! You can save 20% on tickets now through tomorrow, May 6th by using code "EARTHANDSKY" at checkout.

Get your tickets here: https://tickets.chorusconnection.com/s-p/events/1483

05/05/2026

Go behind the scenes of our spring concert prep! Join our livestreamed dress rehearsal tonight, May 5, at 7PM (Pacific) and experience the music taking shape.

Livestream on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/M9MmWQMKlok

Want to see the final result? Join us in person for the full concert experience! Learn more and get your tickets here: https://tickets.chorusconnection.com/s-p/events/1483