Pacific Empire Chorus is the premier northern California women's, 4-part a cappella, award winning mid-sized chorus. PEC is a 501c(3) organization, dedicated to bringing a cappella harmony, to women of all ages throughout Sonoma, Marin and Napa counties. Come visit the Pacific Empire Chorus and experience for yourself the love of harmony, friendship and singing that we share each week.

Type: Female Barbershop  Hometown: Petaluma

Audition policy: Audition Required. Pacific Empire Chorus welcomes women who love to sing and are striving for excellence. If you are in the San Francisco Bay Area, please join our rehearsal any Wednesday evening.

Rehearsal info: Rehearsals on Wednesdays at 7pm., First Presbyterian Church of Petaluma - in the hall behind the church, 939 B Street, Petaluma, CA 94952

Dotter's Knot brings a fresh approach to some old familiar ren faire favorites, as well as introducing the audience to some little known material drawn from traditional folk music, with a smattering of original pieces. We feature memorable, sing-able, audience-pleasing melodies, and intricate harmony.

Type: Female World 

We're Scales of the City, a San Francisco co-ed a cappella group that performs all around the Bay Area. Based on the model of a collegiate glee club, we're a group of performers who love singing pop music from our childhoods and today, with a sprinkling of showtunes just for kicks. We're all about making great music to share, and having a great time doing it.

Type: Mixed Contemporary Semi-Pro  Hometown: San Francisco

Audition policy: Audition Required. Scales of the City holds auditions at the beginning of each season (usually in January) and occasionally on an as-needed basis to fill vacant positions in the group.

Rehearsal info: Rehearsals are Wednesday Nights at ODC in San Francsico.

Yes we are. Formed in 2012, we have been performing original covers of everything from classic rock hits to contemporary pop tunes. As a 13 person a cappella group, we achieve a unique sound by fusing new and old music in sophisticated arrangements. We strive to bring joy to our audience and hope to share our Aca-love of singing to everyone within earshot!

Type: Mixed Contemporary Semi-Pro  Hometown: Concord

Singers Marin, (Choral Singers of Marin) is an association of choruses that was founded to serve the community and preserve the integrity of the choral art. Singers Marin provides singers of all ages the opportunity to experience the joy of making music together and bring that joy to the community through our outreach program and public concerts. Most importantly, we strive for the highest level of musical standards in all of our presentations.

Type: Mixed Choral Adult and Youth Choruses  Hometown: Mill Valley

Audition policy: Non Audition. Auditions not required for every chorus. Please see website for details

Rehearsal info: Adult Rehearsals are at the Community Congregational Church in Tiburon, Tuesdays and Wednesday mornings,  and Youth Rehearsals are at the Mt. Tamlapais Church in Mill Valley on Monday afternoons and evenings. Other days and locations for the children’s chorus.

"Rita & The Cosmos" is a Marin based a cappella singing group of six sassy gals. Our group (as pictured left to right: Bobbi, Carolyn, Toni, Rita, Lauren and Gloria) was formed in 2005 when Rita assembled some musically inclined friends. Our repertoire includes a mixture of standards, jazz, pop and Broadway tunes, featuring original, upbeat, four part arrangements that will get your fingers snapping and your toes tapping! The songs reflect themes of friendship, spirituality, romance and love. Selections by Berlin and Gershwin are among the crowd-pleasing favorites. We perform at formal and informal events including cocktail and dinner parties, holiday celebrations, other special occasions, as well as at senior living centers in counties throughout the Bay area. Requests for personalized parodies are happily accommodated.

Type: Female Contemporary  Hometown: San Rafael

Specializing in doo wop and jazz arrangements, Marin Harmony has been in existence for 13 years, formerly known as Urban Harmony. A prize-winning contestant at the Marin County Fair in 2010, Marin Harmony is a fun loving community who brings joyous entertainment to families, friends, retirement communities and to each other.

Type: Mixed Contemporary Community  Hometown: San Rafael

Audition policy: Non Audition.

Rehearsal info: The chorus meets every Monday night 7:15-9:15 at Resurrection Lutheran Church in San Rafael.

The Marin Golden Gate Barbershop Chorus is a group of a cappella singers who enjoy the exciting close harmonies of the unique Barbershop style. We provide a healthy and fulfilling hobby for people of all ages who love to sing. Membership does not require training in music and voice as we are skilled at teaching our members to learn and memorize the arrangements. We regularly compete in Far Western District and Division competitions. We provide chorus or quartet performances to civic and business groups as well as organizations such as sports teams, rehabilitation hospitals, and assisted living facilities. We offer holiday sing outs, Singing Valentines, and entertain the public once a year with a major concert held at a local theater. We cordially invite you to come and meet our exceptionally talented Director Deborah Benedict and to experience the joy and benefits of Barbershop harmony.

Type: Male Barbershop  Hometown: San Anselmo

Audition policy: Non Audition. Love to sing? Come join us on Monday nights.

Rehearsal info: The chapter meets every Monday evening, 7:30-10:00pm, at the First Presbyterian Church of San Anselmo