BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//NorCal Vocal Arts Community - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:NorCal Vocal Arts Community
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.norcalsings.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NorCal Vocal Arts Community
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Los_Angeles
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20240310T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20241103T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20250309T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20251102T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20260308T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20261101T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20270314T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20271107T090000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T163000
DTSTAMP:20260610T065231
CREATED:20251024T155238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T155238Z
UID:2543-1780849800-1780849800@www.norcalsings.org
SUMMARY:Bay Choral Guild: Outside the Bachs
DESCRIPTION:Exploring beyond the Western European tradition with choral works from Scandinavia\, Eastern Europe\, Asia\, South America\, and Africa. \nArtistic Director Sanford Dole will give a talk about the program starting a half hour before the concert. \nAdvance pricing: $30 general\, $25 senior (60 and older).\nAt the concert: $35 general\, $30 senior\nCollege students (with ID) and everyone under 18: free.
URL:https://www.norcalsings.org/event/bay-choral-guild-outside-the-bachs-2/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, Palo Alto\, 1985 Louis Road\, Palo Alto\, 94303\, United States
CATEGORIES:South Bay
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T065231
CREATED:20251024T155123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T155123Z
UID:2541-1780774200-1780774200@www.norcalsings.org
SUMMARY:Bay Choral Guild: Outside the Bachs
DESCRIPTION:Exploring beyond the Western European tradition with choral works from Scandinavia\, Eastern Europe\, Asia\, South America\, and Africa. \nArtistic Director Sanford Dole will give a talk about the program starting a half hour before the concert. \nAdvance pricing: $30 general\, $25 senior (60 and older).\nAt the concert: $35 general\, $30 senior\nCollege students (with ID) and everyone under 18: free.
URL:https://www.norcalsings.org/event/bay-choral-guild-outside-the-bachs/
LOCATION:Campbell United Methodist Church\, 1675 Winchester Boulevard\, Campbell\, CA\, 95008\, United States
CATEGORIES:South Bay
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260308T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260308T163000
DTSTAMP:20260610T065231
CREATED:20251024T154954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T154954Z
UID:2539-1772987400-1772987400@www.norcalsings.org
SUMMARY:Bay Choral Guild: Collaborations
DESCRIPTION:Solo instruments ranging from cello to flute accompany choral works by J.S. Bach and contemporary composers including Reena Esmail and Joan Szymko. \nArtistic Director Sanford Dole will give a talk about the program starting a half hour before the concert. \nAdvance pricing: $30 general\, $25 senior (60 and older).\nAt the concert: $35 general\, $30 senior\nCollege students (with ID) and everyone under 18: free.
URL:https://www.norcalsings.org/event/bay-choral-guild-collaborations-2/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, Palo Alto\, 1985 Louis Road\, Palo Alto\, 94303\, United States
CATEGORIES:South Bay
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T065231
CREATED:20251024T154835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T154835Z
UID:2537-1772911800-1772911800@www.norcalsings.org
SUMMARY:Bay Choral Guild: Collaborations
DESCRIPTION:Solo instruments ranging from cello to flute accompany choral works by J.S. Bach and contemporary composers including Reena Esmail and Joan Szymko. \nArtistic Director Sanford Dole will give a talk about the program starting a half hour before the concert. \nAdvance pricing: $30 general\, $25 senior (60 and older).\nAt the concert: $35 general\, $30 senior\nCollege students (with ID) and everyone under 18: free.
URL:https://www.norcalsings.org/event/bay-choral-guild-collaborations/
LOCATION:Campbell United Methodist Church\, 1675 Winchester Boulevard\, Campbell\, CA\, 95008\, United States
CATEGORIES:South Bay
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251215T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251215T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T065231
CREATED:20251126T191444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T191444Z
UID:2601-1765827000-1765827000@www.norcalsings.org
SUMMARY:Schola Cantorum: Community Messiah Sing
DESCRIPTION:A treasured holiday tradition returns! Join us for Schola Cantorum’s 59th Annual Messiah Sing — a joyous community celebration of Handel’s masterpiece. Whether you know every note or just want to soak in the music from the pews\, all are welcome at this beloved sing-along. \nWe’ll be joined by the Schola Sinfonia as we fill the sanctuary with soaring choruses and timeless beauty. And don’t miss the grand finale: the Hallelujah Chorus Reprise\, led by this year’s special guest conductor — longtime Schola singer and gala auction winner\, Melanie Ercoli! \nRaise your voice\, lift your spirits\, and help us kick off the season in truly glorious fashion. \n$30/in advance individual tickets; $35 at the door individual tickets; $25 for groups of 5+ (must email info@scholacantorum.org)
URL:https://www.norcalsings.org/event/schola-cantorum-community-messiah-sing/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, Palo Alto\, 1985 Louis Road\, Palo Alto\, 94303\, United States
CATEGORIES:community sing,South Bay
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T065231
CREATED:20251016T182342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T194805Z
UID:2511-1765731600-1765731600@www.norcalsings.org
SUMMARY:Schola Cantorum: Tinseltown: The Holidays in Hollywood
DESCRIPTION:This holiday season\, take a trip down memory lane — Hollywood style! Tinseltown: The Holidays in Hollywood is our joyful\, cinematic spin on Schola Cantorum’s beloved annual holiday concert. Instead of sleigh bells and snowflakes alone\, we’re celebrating the holiday magic of the silver screen. \nFrom timeless movie melodies to heartwarming tunes that spark seasonal nostalgia (even if they’re not technically holiday songs)\, this program promises cozy memories\, feel-good favorites\, and plenty of opportunities to sing along. Bring the whole family\, and keep your eyes peeled — there might just be a special visitor in the audience. \n$35 advanced tickets; $40 at-the-door; $120 FLEXPass good for 4 entries to any concert\, use them all at one concert\, save one for each concert\, or mix & match!
URL:https://www.norcalsings.org/event/tinseltown-the-holidays-in-hollywood/
LOCATION:Los Altos United Methodist Church\, 655 Magdalena Avenue\, Los Altos\, CA\, 94024\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert,South Bay
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T065231
CREATED:20251024T155738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T155738Z
UID:2549-1765630800-1765630800@www.norcalsings.org
SUMMARY:Peninsula Women's Chorus: Voices That Guide Us
DESCRIPTION:Come trace the arc of transcendence\, where ancient echoes entwine with contemporary voices in a rich tapestry of the timeless and the sublime! \nWitness the enduring power of prophetic women whose voices transcend time in Bay Area composer Eric Tuan’s A Great Cloud of Witnesses and feel the heartfelt connection in Pamela Z’s innovative “Pen Pal.” From Stanford’s composition program\, “Mahi” reveals the courage of finding one’s voice\, while “Subtler the Subtlety” invites us to a soundscape that transcends familiar harmony\, exploring unseen realms. The stirring grace of Handel’s Messiah\, the soothing balm of Joan Szymko’s “The Peace of Wild Things\,” and Shira Cion’s meditative prayer\, “Ma Navu\,” all embrace transcendence in its most revered forms. The program culminates in a joyous medley of holiday songs from around the world\, lifting us together in a final transcendent moment of shared music and spirit. \n$10-50/ pay-what-you-wish until 10/31
URL:https://www.norcalsings.org/event/peninsula-womens-chorus-voices-that-guide-us-2/
LOCATION:Mission Santa Clara\, 500 El Camino Real\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95053\, United States
CATEGORIES:South Bay
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251212T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T065231
CREATED:20251024T155544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T155544Z
UID:2545-1765566000-1765566000@www.norcalsings.org
SUMMARY:Peninsula Women's Chorus: Voices That Guide Us
DESCRIPTION:Come trace the arc of transcendence\, where ancient echoes entwine with contemporary voices in a rich tapestry of the timeless and the sublime! \nWitness the enduring power of prophetic women whose voices transcend time in Bay Area composer Eric Tuan’s A Great Cloud of Witnesses and feel the heartfelt connection in Pamela Z’s innovative “Pen Pal.” From Stanford’s composition program\, “Mahi” reveals the courage of finding one’s voice\, while “Subtler the Subtlety” invites us to a soundscape that transcends familiar harmony\, exploring unseen realms. The stirring grace of Handel’s Messiah\, the soothing balm of Joan Szymko’s “The Peace of Wild Things\,” and Shira Cion’s meditative prayer\, “Ma Navu\,” all embrace transcendence in its most revered forms. The program culminates in a joyous medley of holiday songs from around the world\, lifting us together in a final transcendent moment of shared music and spirit. \n$10-50/ pay-what-you-wish until 10/31
URL:https://www.norcalsings.org/event/peninsula-womens-chorus-voices-that-guide-us/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto\, 625 Hamilton Avenue\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301\, United States
CATEGORIES:South Bay
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T163000
DTSTAMP:20260610T065231
CREATED:20251024T154651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T154651Z
UID:2535-1763915400-1763915400@www.norcalsings.org
SUMMARY:Bay Choral Guild: Celebrating Cecilia
DESCRIPTION:Honoring the patron saint of musicians with works including Britten’s Hymn for St. Cecilia\, Handel’s Ode for St. Cecilia’s Day\, and Jacob de Haan’s Missa Santa Cecilia. \nArtistic Director Sanford Dole will give a talk about the program starting a half hour before the concert. \nAdvance pricing: $30 general\, $25 senior (60 and older).\nAt the concert: $35 general\, $30 senior\nCollege students (with ID) and everyone under 18: free.
URL:https://www.norcalsings.org/event/bay-choral-guild-celebrating-cecilia-2/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, Palo Alto\, 1985 Louis Road\, Palo Alto\, 94303\, United States
CATEGORIES:South Bay
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T065231
CREATED:20251024T154440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T154440Z
UID:2531-1763839800-1763839800@www.norcalsings.org
SUMMARY:Bay Choral Guild: Celebrating Cecilia
DESCRIPTION:Honoring the patron saint of musicians with works including Britten’s Hymn for St. Cecilia\, Handel’s Ode for St. Cecilia’s Day\, and Jacob de Haan’s Missa Santa Cecilia. \nArtistic Director Sanford Dole will give a talk about the program starting a half hour before the concert. \nAdvance pricing: $30 general\, $25 senior (60 and older).\nAt the concert: $35 general\, $30 senior\nCollege students (with ID) and everyone under 18: free.
URL:https://www.norcalsings.org/event/bay-choral-guild-celebrating-cecilia/
LOCATION:Campbell United Methodist Church\, 1675 Winchester Boulevard\, Campbell\, CA\, 95008\, United States
CATEGORIES:South Bay
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251102T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T065231
CREATED:20251016T182216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T194946Z
UID:2504-1762099200-1762099200@www.norcalsings.org
SUMMARY:Schola Cantorum: Amor! 2: Music from Brazil
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we launch our season with an exuberant celebration of Brazilian music\, full of rhythm\, color\, and soul. From playful sambas and infectious maracatus to haunting lullabies and evocative folk melodies\, this program showcases the rich tapestry of Brazil’s musical traditions—both timeless and contemporary. \nWe’re thrilled to be joined by Brazilian conductor\, composer\, and arranger Daniel Afonso\, who brings deep cultural insight and creative brilliance to this collaboration. The program features works by Brazilian composers\, choral arrangements of popular favorites\, and new perspectives on traditional tunes\, highlighting the diversity of Brazil’s regional sounds and stories. \nWhether it’s your first foray into Brazilian music or you’ve loved it all your life\, this concert promises an afternoon of joy\, discovery\, and irresistible rhythm. \n$35 advance; $40 at-the-door; $120 FLEXPass\, good for 4 entries to any concert this season\, either all at one concert\, one for each concert\, or mix & match!
URL:https://www.norcalsings.org/event/amor-2-music-from-brazil/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, Palo Alto\, 1985 Louis Road\, Palo Alto\, 94303\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert,South Bay
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR