Bay Area Music Groups
The Bay Area is home to literally hundreds of classical music organizations, from community choruses to world-renowned orchestras, opera companies and chamber ensembles. This listing provides all the vital statistics for Bay Area music groups, as well as a summary of what they do best. Search by type of organization or alphabetically. Note to classical music groups: If your organization is not listed here or there is an error in your listing, please email Eric@sfcv.org.
Goat Hall Productions
Musical theater and opera in English, focusing on 20th- and 21st-century repertoire.
Founded: 1997
Artistic Director: Harriet March Page
Where to hear them: Various Locations in the Bay Area
Gojogo
Gojogo is an unusual quartet that combines the Western sounds of classical and jazz with the rhythmic traditions of India. The acoustic instrumentation includes violin, bass, tabla, and dholki, a double-headed drum from Northern India. Some songs also feature electronic samples. Gojogo performs original music composed collaboratively by the four performers, each drawing upon a different musical tradition and training. Compositions feature improvisation over structured forms, creating space for spontaneity and a medium to present each unique instrument.
Founded: 2004
Where to hear them: Venues across the Bay Area
Gold Coast Chamber Players
Present chamber music in the East Bay. Through their Topics in Tempo program, they engage youth in the Lafayette area in Chamber Music programs.
Founded: 1987
Artistic Director: Pamela Freund
Where to hear them: Community Hall at the Lafayette Library
Golden Gate Boys Choir & Bellringers
Founded: 1989
Artistic Director: Steven Meyer
Where to hear them: Concerts
Golden Gate Men’s Chorus
The GGMC is a men's ensemble reminiscent of university men's choruses of 19th-century Europe.
Founded: 1982
Artistic Director: Joseph Jennings
Where to hear them: Venues in San Francisco
Golden Gate Opera
Produce one fully staged opera per year at the Marin Center.
Founded: 1995
Artistic Director: Geoffrey Gallegos
Where to hear them: The Marin Center Veteran
Golden Gate Philharmonic
The GGP youth orchestra program provides instruction in orchestra, theory, and chamber music combined with coaching by Bay Area professional musicians ensure a well-rounded and excellent musical education
Founded: 1984
Artistic Director: Geoffrey Gallegos
Where to hear them: Venues throughout the city of San Francisco
Golden Gate Radio Orchestra "playing the Great American Songbook"
Founded: 1998
Artistic Director: Steven Reading, Music Director
Where to hear them: Various Bay Area Locations
Grace Cathedral Concerts
Presents a wide array of performances including organ recitals, spoken word, multimedia works, and concerts that utilize the unique space and acoustics of the cathedral.
Founded: 1947
Artistic Director: Jeffrey Smith
Where to hear them: Grace Cathedral, San Francisco
Grand Avenue Seventh-day Adventist Church
Contemporary Gospel Choir, Virtual Digital Pipe Organ, 112 Rank, 80 Stops (voices), over 6000 digitally reproduced pipes.
Founded: 1872
Artistic Director: Preston Davis
Where to hear them: Grand Avenue Church, 278 Grand Avenue, Oakland, California
Great Performers at Davies
The San Francisco Symphony offers a 12-concert series, consisting of special performances focusing on individual performers.
Artistic Director: Not specified
Where to hear them: Davies Symphony Hall
