Announcing Terra ad Caelum:

Songs of Land & Sky

“And forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.” – Khalil Gibran, The Prophet

Plant your feet on the ground and let your spirits soar to the sky with Sacred and Profane in May, as we sing songs of earth, wind, and air. We will celebrate Arvo Pärt’s 90th birthday with I Am the Vine, revel in Shawn Crouch’s evocative Marshland Elegy, and be comforted by Frank Ticheli’s compelling Earth Song. We will explore the globe with an Irish folk song and a Saami joik. We return to the Latvian composer Ēriks Ešenvalds with a work for choir, marimba, and wine glasses and to the Swedish composer Karin Rehnqvist with her Songs from the North, a setting of texts by indigenous Arctic Circle poets composed for the ensemble.

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Recent Projects:

'I himmelen' (1906) by Edvard Grieg (1843-1907), performed in December 2024 as part of 'Norden: A Scandinavian Holiday Celebration,' featuring baritone soloist Adam Lange.

Sacred and Profane Chamber Chorus 

Sacred & Profane is a distinguished adult volunteer choir dedicated to the refined performance of a cappella choral music. Our repertoire spans a broad spectrum of styles and historical periods—from medieval to contemporary—and includes sacred and secular works, as well as traditional, ethnic, and folk compositions. We regularly present concerts throughout Berkeley, San Francisco, and neighboring Bay Area communities, with rehearsals held in Oakland.

Based in Berkeley, California, Sacred and Profane reflects the social justice values of our community. We foster an inclusive and supportive environment for singers seeking artistic growth and musical excellence. Our programming features early and modern works from around the world, with a particular emphasis on compositions by local artists and Swedish composers. Renowned for our authentic interpretations and rich vocal diversity, we strive to bring depth and nuance to every performance.

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Sacred and Profane Chamber Chorus is committed to celebrating our vibrant and diverse community. We embrace the power of music to express our shared humanity and support equity and belonging in both our internal operations and external programming. Click to read more about our process, goals, and plan of action.

Sacred and Profane is supported in part by generous grants from the Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation, the City of Berkeley Civic Arts Commission, and the Alameda County Arts Commission. S & P is also generously supported by media sponsor KALW Local Public Radio.