Life, Death, and Everything In Between

Saturday, May 9, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
Northbrae Community Church
941 The Alameda, Berkeley CA 94707

Tickets at the door. $20 suggested donation, sliding scale.
Reception following performance.

Our May concert will feature excerpts from Mozart’s Requiem, plus a selection of short pieces, including Duruflé’s “Ubi Caritas,” Mendelssohn’s “Psalm 43,” and “David’s Lamentation” from The Singing Master’s Assistant by William Billings (considered by some to be the father of American choral music). Other works include “This Marriage” by Eric Whitacre, “Agnus Dei” by Lithuanian composer Kristina Vasiliauskaite, Gwyneth Walker’s “The Rose, the Briar, and the Bicycle,” “Carol of the Stranger” by Abbie Betinis (with words by poet Michael Dennis Browne), and “Crystal Spheres” by Cecilia McDowall, set to Milton’s 1629 ode “On the Morning of Christ’s Nativity.”

GUEST SINGER PROGRAM

Interested in joining Bella Musica, or just want to sing a few pieces with a low commitment? We welcome guest singers to join us during our May 9 concert for two excerpts from Mozart’s Requiem: “Lacrimosa” and “Dies Irae.” Music and practice files will be provided in advance.

Participants are expected to attend:

• at least one regular choir rehearsal at St. Clements Episcopal Church, on either April 21 or April 28, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

• the dress rehearsal at Northbrae Community Church on May 5 from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

• our concert on Saturday, May 9. Please arrive at 3:15 p.m. to warm up; the concert will begin at 4:00 p.m.

Please contact us at chorusbellamusica@gmail.com if you are interested or have questions.