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Nova and Aurora are award-winning, citywide choirs for 6th-8th and 9th -12th grade students respectively, from any Oakland school. This tuition-free choir is designed for vocalists ready to take on the challenge of advanced choral singing in multiple languages and styles.

Singers rehearse and perform an engaging, inspiring, and diverse repertoire of music from around the world. Choir members have the opportunity to perform in local choral festivals and other touring options, sing alongside Cantare adult choirs, participate in team-building activities and receive professional voice coaching.

Nova rehearsals are held Wednesday afternoons and one Sunday afternoon a month.

Aurora rehearsals are held Tuesday afternoons and one Sunday afternoon a month.

Consistent attendance and a requirement of participation help encourage responsibility, discipline, and commitment. Auditions are now open for the 2026-27 school year.

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“I love going to Nova because it is a space where I always feel welcomed, can make friends, and can feel the joy of singing in a group.”

–Connie Tran, Nova Alumni

“My child has developed confidence and learned how to work as a team.”

– Choir Parent

Our Impact

Since 2009, 100% of Nova and Aurora graduates complete high school (Oakland avg: 76%) and 98% enroll in college & vocational programs (Oakland avg: 61.3%). Many are first-generation college students. These programs provide a consistent space that helps nurture each student as they transition from middle school to high school, graduation, and beyond. Our choirs serve to empower our students to be confident, curious, involved, and informed members of our community.