Love singing? Come rehearse with us.
SDG welcomes experienced choral singers who are curious, prepared, and excited to make beautiful music in community.
Serious music. Warm community.
Soli Deo Gloria is an auditioned SATB choir based in Alameda, drawing singers from across the Bay Area.
We rehearse with focus, prepare thoughtfully, and perform sacred choral masterworks in beautiful acoustic spaces.
Clear, supportive, and musical.
The audition helps us understand your voice, musicianship, range, and fit. A prepared solo is not usually required.
Contact us
Send a short note with your voice part, choral background, and interest.
Visit or attend a rehearsal
When possible, prospective singers are invited to experience the choir before making a final decision.
Sing for the director
The audition with Derek Tam focuses on range, tone, musicianship, and ensemble fit.
Join the season
Accepted singers receive rehearsal details, music information, member expectations, and access to member resources.
Questions singers often ask.
Do I need to be religious to sing with SDG?
No. SDG performs sacred repertoire and welcomes singers and listeners of all religious and non-religious backgrounds.
Where and when are rehearsals?
Regular rehearsals are Monday evenings from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Alameda. Additional Saturday rehearsals and mandatory concert-week rehearsals are scheduled for each program. Confirm current dates, times, and locations in the Member Area.
What kind of preparation is expected?
Rehearsals focus on ensemble work and musical interpretation. Singers are expected to learn notes outside rehearsal using available practice aids and to bring music and a pencil to rehearsal.
What kind of experience is expected?
Prior choral experience, music-reading ability, and preparation between rehearsals are strongly helpful.
Is there a prepared solo?
Usually no prepared solo is required. The audition focuses on vocal range, tone, musicianship, and ensemble fit.
Are there member dues?
Yes. Dues are $110 per trimester or $300 for the full year. Dues help support music, rehearsals, the Musical Director, and the accompanist. Annual dues are not refunded if a singer misses one trimester. Limited financial assistance is available. Members who need assistance may discuss it privately with the Treasurer or Board.
What attendance commitment is expected?
Regular attendance is important. Singers should sign out in advance when they know they will miss rehearsal, and dress rehearsals before concerts are mandatory.
Tell us a little about your voice and choral background.
We will help you find the right next step.