Keith Gleason is a freelance writer who has written stories about the arts, politics, education, and sports for Alameda and Oakland Magazines, Contra Costa Times, Oakland Tribune, Haight-Ashbury Beat, and San Francisco Observer. Articles By This Author Artist Spotlight Joshua Sanders Relishes His Opera San José Residency Keith Gleason - August 29, 2023 The young lyric tenor talks up the advantages of the company’s apprenticeship model as he takes on his first starring roles. Preview Oakland’s Other Orchestra Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary With a World Premiere Keith Gleason - April 24, 2023 The Oakland Civic Orchestra has grown to 65 players and is taking on big challenges, including a new piece by composer-in-residence Niko Umar Durr.