The San Francisco Bay Area Chamber Choir

“The incomparable sound of many voices unified in tone and spirit”

The Choir

SFBACC was founded in 1978 and sings under the direction of Buddy James, who was named the choir’s Music Director in August 2022. Since its origin, the choir has been highly acclaimed for its sensitive and exciting performances of extremely varied and demanding literature.

2026 Season Performance Information

Spring Concerts April 18 & 19, 2026

The Sacred Veil, by Eric Whitacre

Experience the first Bay Area performance of Eric Whitacre’s The Sacred Veil as an evening of profound beauty and emotion unfolds in a deeply moving meditation on love, loss, and remembrance. Through luminous choral writing and intimate storytelling, the San Francisco Bay Area Chamber Choir invites audiences into a powerful journey that explores the fragile veil between life and what lies beyond.
 
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Auditions

Are you an experienced choral singer in the Bay Area who’s looking for a friendly choral home where you have the opportunity to perform challenging music for appreciative audiences?

Have you ever contemplated singing with SFBACC? If so, please consider auditioning for us.

The choir “delivered up harmonies that were so lush they buzzed and burred in the high arched hall, a testament to their careful tuning and balance.”

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