The Bay Area’s
singer-led
vocal chamber
ensemble.
We believe every voice has a story to tell. For nearly two decades (2006), Clerestory has blended the distinctive voices of San Francisco's most sought-after singers into one gorgeous sound.
As a self-led ensemble, we share a passion for creating ethereal a cappella polyphony from across the centuries. Our name, Clerestory, reflects our mission: to tell a "clear story" through music. We bring this clear story to life in every performance, from the rich tapestries of Renaissance polyphony to breathtaking modern works.
Our singers are veterans of the world's most acclaimed vocal groups, including Chanticleer, Philharmonia Baroque, and American Bach Soloists. This collective experience creates a sound that has captivated audiences and been featured on National Public Radio and San Francisco's KDFC.
OUR MISSION & VALUES
The mission of Clerestory as a professional vocal ensemble is to engage, enlighten, and inspire both audience and performer by bringing the highest level of artistic excellence to a wide range of choral music for performances and recordings in the greater San Francisco Bay area.
We believe that the collaboration of individual voices together in a high quality chamber ensemble produces a stirring/thrilling experience of camaraderie amongst the performers that is then shared by the audience. The performance breathes life into each piece, uniting both singer and listener with the heart of the composer. Therefore, we value live performance, collaboration with other artists, and interaction with living composers. We also desire to make this music easily accessible by making free recordings available and keeping concert pricing affordable. And because we believe in the longevity of our mission, we aim for sustainability and wise stewardship in accomplishing these goals.