About the IOCSF
Founded in 2003, the International Orange Chorale of San Francisco (IOCSF) 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. Since its inception, IOCSF has performed world premieres of 14 choral works, and has also presented regional premieres of three works including the 2008 revision of Jake Heggie's Faith Disquiet. (Read more...)
Upcoming Events
birth, life, love, death
Zane Fiala, Artistic Director
FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2010, 5:00 PM
Atrium Public Space, 55 2nd St, San Francisco
SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2010, 7:30 PM
ST. JOHN'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
25 Lake St, San Francisco
FREE Admission (donations welcome)
Featuring works by Eric Whitacre, Claudio Monteverdi, Charles Stanford, Robert Pearsall, Peter Louis van Dijk, and a new premiere by Shaffer McGee!
Plus: Requiem, by Maurice Durufle
Full list of Spring 2010 Concerts: April 11 (Maurice Durufle's Requiem); May 8 at the SFCM; May 14 at 5pm, and May 15: "birth, life, love, death." (Read more...)
What People are Saying
"I am astonished at the quality of sound and richly nuanced musical execution." --Ian Robertson, Chorus Director, San Francisco Opera
"Amazing and lovely!" --Jennifer Cooper, Music Education Director, San Francisco Boys Chorus
"This auditioned, volunteer-based chamber choir is full of dedicated and extraordinary talent... The group's intonation was spot-on spectacular... the beautifully blended sound of the chorus reached a bell-like purity." --Jaime Robles, San Francisco Classical Voice
"With their fine musicianship, excellent singing and bold programming IOCSF has become one of the Bay Area's leading choral groups. It is always a pleasure to hear what they have cooked up." --Dr. Joshua Habermann, Frost School of Music; Director, Santa Fe Desert Chorale
Want to Join?
We are always looking to hear new voices. Click to find out how you can get involved. (Read more...)
Contacting IOCSF
We actively seek new works by young and emerging composers.
For more information about the choir, please email us at info@iocsf.org.