Based in Livermore

For over 50 years, Valley Concert Chorale is the Tri-Valley's premier chorus. Under the direction of John Emory Bush, the Chorale offers a variety of musical performances to serve the diverse musical tastes of its audiences. This auditoned chorus is an all-volunteer, non-profit chorale that receives financial support from grants, ticket sales, membership dues, and donations.

Our Mission: To engage audiences in the transforming power of music by sharing our passion and joy in live performance. We are dedicated to excellence in singing choral music of all genres, nurturing the next generation of singers, and supporting musical endeavors in our Tri-Valley community.

The Chorale performs three concert sets each seaon, beginning with their annual holiday concerts, primarily in Pleasanton and Livermore, but have also performed in other Bay Area cities such as San Francisco, Fremont, Hayward and Walnut Creek. Over the years, the Chorale has performed many choral masterpieces such as Mozart's Requiem, Handel's Messiah, Mendelssohn's Elijah, Faure's Requiem, Brahms' Requiem and Orff's Carmina Burana. Other works include that of composers from all musical periods: Tallis, Purcell, Laurdisen, Whitacre, and Bernstein to name a few. But the Chorale also performs lighter music such as pop, folk and jazz.

Audition Policy - To sing with the Valley Concert Chorale, you need to arrange for an audition, where you will be asked to sight-read some music and perform a rhythmic clapping exercise.

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