International Orange Chorale

About the IOCSF

IOC singing at the Haiti Benefit Concert, January 2010.  Photo by Chris Duffey.

Chris Duffey photo

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

Save the dates for our Fall 2010 concerts: November 19-20 and December 18.  (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.