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.
Jack Curtis Dubowsky Ensemble
Founded: 2008
Artistic Director: Jack Curtis Dubowsky
Where to hear them: http://www.pandora.com/music/artist/jack+curtis+dubowsky
Japan Exchange & Teaching Program Alumni Association of Northern California (JETAANC)
Artistic Director: Mark Frey
Japanese Choral Federation of Northern California
This is an association of the six Japanese chorus groups in SF Bay Area and Sacramento.
Where to hear them: Around the Bay Area
Jarvis Conservatory
Utilizing a grant from the Jarvis family the Conservatory provides training and support for artists. The Conservatory is dedicated to serious art forms not often available in other places, and at the same time, art forms relating to the large Hispanic community of Napa.
Founded: 1995
Artistic Director: William Jarvis
Where to hear them: The Jarvis Conservatory
Jewels In the Square
The Jewels in the Square Performance Series brings live music, dance, outdoor movies and other entertainment to Union Square Park for everyone to enjoy. Jewels showcases upcoming and emerging talent with a unique San Francisco flair. All programs are held from April through October on the main stage of the beautifully redesigned Union Square Park. Events are generally held on Wednesdays at 12:30 pm and 6 pm, and on Sundays at 2:00 pm. All events are free to the public. Jewels is an ongoing program series sponsored by MJM Management Group and the San Francisco Parks Trust.
Where to hear them: Union Square Park
Jewish Community Library
Founded: over 30 years ago
Artistic Director: Allison Green, Program Coordinator
Where to hear them: 1835 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA 94127
Jewish Music Festival
Founded: 1986
Artistic Director: Ellie Shapiro
Where to hear them: venues throughout the Bay Area
Junior Bach Festival
The Junoir Bach Festival is dedicated to promoting the study and performance of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. The festival is held annually in March.
Founded: 1953
Artistic Director: Amy Brodo
Where to hear them: Berkeley
Jupiter Chamber Players
The Jupiter Chamber Players takes pleasure in introducing wider audiences to the chamber music of Russian composers such as Sergei Taneyev, Georgy Catoire, and Iosif Andriasov. The quartet also continues to present more familiar Russian and European repertoire.
Founded: 1997
Artistic Director: Victor Romasevich
Where to hear them: Venues around the Bay Area
