The Oaks Chamber Singers

O nce again the Oaks Chamber Singers brought its audience to its feet several times during its "Beltaine Celebration of the Celtic Spirit" held May 17th. Bringing to life the Welsh, Scottish and Irish heritage in music were the Shamrock players, outstanding soloists, and without a doubt the full ensemble of singers. Celtic Bard, Joe Ehlinger brought cheers with his storytelling and ballads, matched only by Scott Carrie with his bagpipes and Scottish tales. Two delightful dancers fresh from an international competition step danced their way into a roaring reception. This was the celebration of life and the Celtic spirit remembering a true Irishman, Charles Murphy.

Auditions are now being held during the month of June and
July for singers interested in singing with us 2008/2009.

Excellence in the Arts

The Oaks Chamber Singers, under the direction of Annette Murphy, were awarded a 2006 Excellence in the Arts award by the Thousand Oaks Arts Commission.
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Recent News

Tuesday, June 03, 2008

May 17 at 7:30 p.m. the Oaks Chamber Singers, Jeans Sudbury and her Shamrock players, Joe the Rhymer and international Irish step dancers will rekindle the Celtic spirit of "Beltaine." Come to an evening of Celtic folklore, as expressed in famous songs, dancing and rhyme. "Arts at St. Pats."

Saturday, April 05, 2008

Thank you to all of our supporters who came to our March 9th concert. We look forward to seeing you in May!

Tuesday, July 24, 2007

We have posted recordings from several of our recent concerts. Enjoy!

Tuesday, April 19, 2005

Would you like to support the Oaks Chamber Singers? We gratefully accept donations because your generosity allows us to keep our ticket prices at an affordable price. This enables the general public to enjoy our unusual music. We are the only small, permanent, chamber ensemble in the area. For donation information, contact us.

Tuesday, April 12, 2005

To other chamber ensembles: Thru our 10 years we have built up a considerable orchestral library which we would be willing to rent to other groups. We have Messiah, Vivaldi's Gloria, Charpentier's Messe de Minuit pour Noel, and many others including Gilbert and Sullivan.

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Welcome

to the official Oaks Chamber Singers web site where you can read recent news, find upcoming concerts, and learn about our group. Use the textual links above to navigate our site. Enjoy!

Annette Murphy, director and founder

TO MUSIC!
O gracious art, how many grey hours, when life's fierce orbit encompassed me, hast thou kindled my heart to warm love, hast thou charmed me into a better world. Oft as a sigh coming from my heart, a sweet blessed chord of thine thrown open the heaven of better times. O gracious art, for that I thank thee.

-An Die Musik, Franz Schubert

History

Founded in 1996, The Oaks Chamber Singers dedicates itself to spreading the joy and appreciation of fine vocal ensemble music. Twenty seven talented musicians share both the love of music and acommitment to quality performance.

Specializing in a cappella Renaissance, Baroque and parlour music, the Chamber Singers' performances have included both sacred and secular programs. Repertory includes, Charpentier, MESSE DE MINUIT POUR NOEL; William Byrd, MASS FOR FIVE VOICES; Palestrina, Victtoria, and other Renaissance early Motets; Vivaldi, GLORIA and Arias for tenor, bass; Buxtehude, MAGNIFICAT, and his solo Cantatas; Handel MESSIAH; Brahms, Liebeslieder Waltzes opus 52 and folksongs; Monteverdi, MAGNIFICAT from 1610 Vespers; concert presentation of Gilbert and Sullivan's PIRATES OF PENZANCE, and H.M.S. PINAFORE; MADRIGALS, music of Purcell, and others.

All financial support for the chamber singers comes from its audiences and through the generosity of community organizations like The Alliance for the Arts, the City of Thousand Oaks, the wonderful Scherr Forum Theatre, which lends itself to chamber performances, and many others. The singers are not paid. We make every effort to keep our ticket prices at a level that opens our doors to the general public, students and seniors.