Grantee Database
SACRA PROFANA
Grant Year
2023-24
Grant Program
Impact Projects
Award Amount
$21,250.00
Project Description
With support from the California Arts Council, SACRA/PROFANA will collaborate with composer/artist Dr. Corey Hibbs to create a major choral work addressing the need for safe spaces within the queer community. Through a multi-movement choral composition, the project will explore existential issues faced by individuals in a heteronormative world and provide a platform for self-realization, acceptance, and unapologetic existence. Our project seeks to foster a community and collaborative environment by involving the choir, conductor, and composer in frequent workshops and feedback sessions. In addition to the choral work, the project will incorporate an interactive art installation designed by the composer/artist. This installation will complement and augment the messaging of the choral performance, providing the audience with physical, experiential, and visceral encounters related to the themes of clear spaces, safe spaces, and the journey of self-actualization.
Organization Summary
San Diego’s only year-round professional chorus, SACRA/PROFANA was founded in 2009 by New York native Krishan Oberoi, quickly rose to become “San Diego’s go-to choral ensemble” (U-T San Diego). Described by KPBS as “choral music for the iPod generation”, the dynamic choral group has collaborated with the Chieftains, Producer Carlton Cuse (of ABC’s hit show Lost), Japanese composer Nobou Uematsu, and many other prominent creative minds.
The SACRA/PROFANA Education Outreach programs strive to aid teachers and students in the pursuit of knowledge in music, discipline, focus, language skills and community. We do this through:
* Residencies and workshops for middle and high school choruses,
* Seminars for the high school level coupled with concerts side-by-side with our core professional chamber choir,
* Middle and high school presentations on the voice, music and singing, and
* The Summer Choral Intensive, one of San Diego’s most sought after summer vocal programs for high school and middle school singers.
Organization
SACRA/PROFANA
Address
3502 Clairemont Dr
SAN DIEGO
92117
County
San Diego
Region
Far South
Phone
(619) 432-2920
Congressional District
California's 53rd congressional district
State Assembly District
District 78
State Senate District
District 39
