Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir

Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir Founded in 1986, OIGC's mission is to inspire joy and unity among all people through black gospel and spiritual music. Find out more at www.oigc.org.

Learn more about our mission and values at www.oigc.org/about. Founded in 1986, by Terrance Kelly, the mission of the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, Inc. is to inspire joy and unity among all people through Black gospel and spiritual music traditions. Every performance helps to preserve and advance Black gospel music and spirituals. OIGC weaves together more than 300 singers ages 5 to 100 across

multiple choirs from a wide range of faiths, races, and cultures. OIGC’s cornerstone work is the Community Engagement Program, presenting concerts in a wide range of venues that reach underserved populations and serve the community in times of need and celebration. It is inclusive of the non-audition Oakland Interfaith Community Choir founded in 2013 and the Oakland Interfaith Kids Choir in 2022. The summer of 2022 saw the acquisition of the Oakland Youth Chorus to the Oakland Interfaith Youth Choir founded in 1997. OIGC’s youth program and outreach now includes a total of 5 ensembles, from elementary through high school. OIGC continues to address the need to keep the tradition of Black gospel music and Negro spirituals alive for new generations of singers and to bring this music to diverse audiences throughout the community.

OIGC is proud to perform at the Rotary Collaborative Impact Summit 2026 on Saturday, September 19, in San Jose 🙌🏾Hosted ...
08/25/2026

OIGC is proud to perform at the Rotary Collaborative Impact Summit 2026 on Saturday, September 19, in San Jose 🙌🏾

Hosted by Rotary District 5170, this inaugural summit brings Rotary clubs, nonprofit partners, community leaders, and local talent together for a day focused on collaboration, service, and measurable impact.

The program includes project showcases, speakers, hands-on service opportunities, and multicultural performances. We are honored to add our voices to a gathering created to turn connection into action.

Learn more at www.rotarysjesv.org/?p=districtevents

08/24/2026

Looking for a place to sing, connect, and be part of the OIGC family? 👋🏾

Oakland Interfaith Community Choir welcomes singers who want to experience Black gospel music in a supportive, community-centered setting. OICC is a non-auditioned choir, so you do not need a formal music background to take part.

New members are welcomed during the first two months of each season. Learn more about joining at oigc.org/oicc 🎶

Tomorrow, Voices United brings singers together for the final workshop and community concert at St. Stephen’s Episcopal ...
08/21/2026

Tomorrow, Voices United brings singers together for the final workshop and community concert at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Santa Clarita 🎵💛

The workshop → runs from 1PM to 4PM and is still open to anyone who wants to sing with OIGC, learn the music, and take part in the evening concert. No previous choir experience is required.

The concert → begins at 7PM and will celebrate the work built through this workshop series with a shared performance for the community.

Sign up and learn more at oigc.org/voicesunited 🎤✨

08/20/2026

Here are a few OIGC recordings from our archive, each one carrying a different part of the sound, spirit, and tradition we love sharing with our community 🙌🏾🎵

Take a listen and tell us which one is your favorite in the comments. We would love to know which song speaks to you most.

Find the full recordings in our press kit at oigc.org/presskit 🎶

THIS WEEKEND! 🎤⭐️ Join OIGC on August 22 for the Voices United workshop & concert! The workshop → runs from 1PM to 4PM a...
08/17/2026

THIS WEEKEND! 🎤⭐️ Join OIGC on August 22 for the Voices United workshop & concert!

The workshop → runs from 1PM to 4PM and is still open to anyone who wants to sing with OIGC, learn the music, and take part in the evening concert. No previous choir experience is required.

The concert → begins at 7PM and will celebrate the work built through this workshop series with a shared performance for the community.

People of all ages, backgrounds, and faith traditions are welcome.

Workshop sign up & concert tickets → https://www.oigc.org/cal/santa-clarita-concert ✨

Happy Pride, Oakland! 🌈
08/16/2026

Happy Pride, Oakland! 🌈

08/14/2026

Throwback to 2015, when OIGC performed “Oh When the Saints Go Marching In” during the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland🇨🇭

This performance at St. John’s Church in Montreux is a beautiful reminder of how far this choir has carried the sound of Black gospel music, from Oakland stages to international audiences. Your support helps us continue sharing this tradition with communities near and far.

Donate today and help OIGC keep spreading Black gospel music on local and international stages → oigc.org/donate ❤️

Bring OIGC to your next event 👋🏾❤️OIGC brings the sound of Black gospel music into spaces where people gather, celebrate...
08/11/2026

Bring OIGC to your next event 👋🏾❤️

OIGC brings the sound of Black gospel music into spaces where people gather, celebrate, and connect. Our choir has performed across the Bay Area and beyond, sharing music that honors tradition while meeting each event with care, professionalism, and purpose.

Booking inquiries are open at oigc.org/booking ⭐️

08/11/2026

Magical moments from our Spring Concert in April 🎤

Moments like these come from months of rehearsal, shared commitment, and a community that believes in the tradition of Black gospel music.

Thank you to everyone who continues to sing with us, support our concerts, and help keep this music moving through Oakland and beyond ❤️

Our first Voices United workshop is happening tomorrow, August 8! SIGN UP NOW 🎤We look forward to welcoming singers of a...
08/07/2026

Our first Voices United workshop is happening tomorrow, August 8! SIGN UP NOW 🎤

We look forward to welcoming singers of all ages, backgrounds, and faith traditions for an afternoon of learning, singing, and preparing together for the Voices United concert.

This is the first of two opportunities to join the workshop series and perform in the concert. The second and final workshop and the Voices United Concert will both take place on August 22.

Sign up today at oigc.org/voicesunited 💛

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Oakland, CA
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