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Customer Reviews for Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir

Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir

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Review 1 for Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir

5 / 5

JOY JOY JOY!!!

Paramount Theatre-Oakland @

- Oakland @

, CA @

- Sat, Dec 1, 2012 @

Favorite moment: EVERY moment was divine! @

Posted 12/05/2012

by Socalgalp

Oakalnd Interfaith Gospel Choir is one of the most sophisticated and inspired musical organizations I have ever witnessed. Each note is magnificent, and a true testment to the faith and love of every choir member. I enjoyed every moment! Thanks for all your hard work, OIGC, and thank you for spreading the love!

Paramount Theatre-Oakland @

- Oakland @

, CA @

- Sat, Dec 1, 2012 @

Favorite moment: EVERY moment was divine! @

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Review 2 for Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir

5 / 5

OAKLAND INTERFAITH HOLIDAY CONCERT

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- Oakland @

, CA @

- Sat, Dec 1, 2012 @

Posted 12/05/2012

by NINER108

Location:Oakland

Excellent concert very entertaining.

Brilliant singing from several of the choir soloists.

Definitely would recommend

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- Oakland @

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- Sat, Dec 1, 2012 @

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Review 3 for Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir

5 / 5

Great

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- Oakland @

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- Sat, Dec 1, 2012 @

Favorite moment: All @

Posted 12/03/2012

by Thawk1

Location:Stockton California

Highly Spirit filled and just put us into the Christmas spirit even more.

Paramount Theatre-Oakland @

- Oakland @

, CA @

- Sat, Dec 1, 2012 @

Favorite moment: All @

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Review 4 for Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir

5 / 5

Moving Experience!

Paramount Theatre-Oakland @

- Oakland @

, CA @

- Sat, Dec 1, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Silent Night @

Opening act(s): The Youth Choir sang only a couple of songs, but they were very good. @

Posted 12/03/2012

by Coach2417

Wow!! The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir is tremendous. From the opening with the youth choir, throughout the entire 3 hour show it was awesome! I truly feel blessed to have attended and now feel so in the holiday spirit. Terrance Kelly is such a dynamic personality. His own singing was very moving. I recently lost my father, and when the choir sang Silent Night, with the encouragement to shout out names of loved ones passed, I felt a feeling of healing and peace. Thank you Terrance!! I would reccomend this annual show to everyone to experience. It was wonderful!!

Paramount Theatre-Oakland @

- Oakland @

, CA @

- Sat, Dec 1, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Silent Night @

Opening act(s): The Youth Choir sang only a couple of songs, but they were very good. @

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Review 5 for Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir

3 / 5

TOO 'ONE NOTE'

Paramount Theatre-Oakland @

- Oakland @

, CA @

- Sat, Dec 1, 2012 @

Favorite moment: The 15th year old's solo. @

Setlist: Usual carols mixed with others @

Opening act(s): Oakland Interfaith Youth Choir-- also too loud. @

Posted 12/03/2012

by Kwanzaa

Location:Oakland

The best part- the Paramount Theater- an architectural jewel. The worst- too loud and poorly balanced sound. The choir harmonies were too similar in harmony and progression. While this is "interfaith" the subject was pretty much "one note" on Christian themes. Even when the Kugelplex klezmer group joined, we hardly heard them due to poor balance. While some dynamic nuance was attempted, they too were all too similar in effect. Chest voice singing, especially when amplified, is over-the-top, TOO LOUD!

Paramount Theatre-Oakland @

- Oakland @

, CA @

- Sat, Dec 1, 2012 @

Favorite moment: The 15th year old's solo. @

Setlist: Usual carols mixed with others @

Opening act(s): Oakland Interfaith Youth Choir-- also too loud. @

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Review 6 for Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir

5 / 5

great holiday event

Paramount Theatre-Oakland @

- Oakland @

, CA @

- Sat, Dec 3, 2011 @

Favorite moment: silent night by tessa, youth choir and Bishop Flanders @

Posted 12/06/2011

by SFHOTNP

Location:Berkeley

I love this choir and what it embraces, it is a moving tribute to the holiday season and our community, GO IFGC!!!

Paramount Theatre-Oakland @

- Oakland @

, CA @

- Sat, Dec 3, 2011 @

Favorite moment: silent night by tessa, youth choir and Bishop Flanders @

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Review 7 for Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir

5 / 5

Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir

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- Oakland @

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- Sat, Dec 3, 2011 @

Posted 12/05/2011

by FelipeElToro

Location:Oakland

As a non-aficionado of gospel music, I was not expecting what transpired on Saturday night. This performance was an absolutely stunning event of extraordinary creativity, talent, skill, passion, and pure joy. Never have I experienced from a stage production such a lifting of my spirits! Two days later and I'm still at peace with the world and everyone in it (long may this continue LOL!). The director, Terrance Kelly, showed himself to be a brilliantly talented human being committed to the betterment of our world through his work. Those of us fortunate enough to live in Oakland need to celebrate more often the presence of this man and choir in our midst!

Paramount Theatre-Oakland @

- Oakland @

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- Sat, Dec 3, 2011 @

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Review 8 for Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir

5 / 5

Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir Holiday Show

Paramount Theatre-Oakland @

- Oakland @

, CA @

- Sat, Dec 4, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Holy Night by Terrance Kelly the Choir Director. Goosebumps!! Also, the lady, Tessa (sp?) I think, who sang Silent Night was exceptional. @

Setlist: Can't remember but holiday classics mixed in with traditional and contemporary gospel. @

Opening act(s): Oakland Interfaith Youth Gospel Choir. Very, VERY Good. @

Posted 12/14/2010

by JazzLuvinMan

Location:East Bay

OUTSTANDING!!! One of the most inspirational, joy-filled, lively, spirited holiday season musical events I've attended in years. Great mix of songs with incredible soloists that make you really feel the songs they're singing. They had us out of our seats and dancing in the aisles. Highly recommendable. We will be back next year for sure! GREAT SHOW!! The choir literally 'rocked the house'.

Paramount Theatre-Oakland @

- Oakland @

, CA @

- Sat, Dec 4, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Holy Night by Terrance Kelly the Choir Director. Goosebumps!! Also, the lady, Tessa (sp?) I think, who sang Silent Night was exceptional. @

Setlist: Can't remember but holiday classics mixed in with traditional and contemporary gospel. @

Opening act(s): Oakland Interfaith Youth Gospel Choir. Very, VERY Good. @

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Review 9 for Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir

1 / 5

Paramount Theatre-Oakland @

- Oakland @

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- Sat, Dec 4, 2010 @

Favorite moment: There was some exciting moments. When to choir would sing from one section to another to another, getting faster and faster was quite good. @

Posted 12/11/2010

by DJLoud

Sorry to say but it was not good. Not good at all.
The sound was off. You could not make out the words. The instraments drowned out the choirs singing. It was very disappointing to go to hear such a good choir and not be able to make out the words they were singing. The mix was terrible.
We had seen the OIGChoir twice before and had a very injoyable uplifting time.
Sound had been great. But not this time. We even moved arround to different open seats to see if it was just where we were sitting. No help.
Also, they stopped to talk after just about every song. Very distracting, not very professional.
Sorry to say, We will not be going back.

Paramount Theatre-Oakland @

- Oakland @

, CA @

- Sat, Dec 4, 2010 @

Favorite moment: There was some exciting moments. When to choir would sing from one section to another to another, getting faster and faster was quite good. @

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Review 10 for Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir

5 / 5

Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir

Paramount Theater @

- Oakland @

, CA @

- 12/04/2010 @

Opening act(s): Oakland Interfaith Youth Choir @

Posted 12/08/2010

by bugglysmom

Location:Bay Area California

A truly amazing experience. The joy on the faces of the choir and the uplifting message that Terrance gave will last me through the new year. To see the entire audience on their feet should have been testament enough that the message was coming through loud and clear. The only down side I could see was that at times the sound was a little too loud to hear what was being sung. But mostly it was a heart warming experience

Paramount Theater @

- Oakland @

, CA @

- 12/04/2010 @

Opening act(s): Oakland Interfaith Youth Choir @

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Review 11 for Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir

4 / 5

Excellent Choir / Paramount Sound sucked

Paramount Theatre-Oakland @

- Oakland @

, CA @

- Sat, Dec 4, 2010 @

Favorite moment: My favorite moment was a song called “All that I need” the spirit entered the place! @

Setlist: Don't really remember them all but I’ll try: steal away, O holy night, All that I need, Glory song, something about that name, and not alone @

Opening act(s): The Youth Choir was also a GREAT treat to hear... however the music rob them of their time to shine! @

Posted 12/08/2010

by gospelkid

Location:Oakland Ca

I REALLY enjoyed this concert and can’t wait to see them again next year. I attended the show last year and I was really disappointed in the sound this year compared to last year’s show. However, I know that this was not the fault of the choir because I have seen the choir previously throughout the year and I can say... they ARE real singers! I hope that I’m able to hear their unique voices again next year… without the music drowning them all out!
P.S - MORE people need to witness them live! They have voices and energy like no other!

Paramount Theatre-Oakland @

- Oakland @

, CA @

- Sat, Dec 4, 2010 @

Favorite moment: My favorite moment was a song called “All that I need” the spirit entered the place! @

Setlist: Don't really remember them all but I’ll try: steal away, O holy night, All that I need, Glory song, something about that name, and not alone @

Opening act(s): The Youth Choir was also a GREAT treat to hear... however the music rob them of their time to shine! @

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Review 12 for Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir

5 / 5

overwhelming

Paramount @

- Oakland @

, CA @

- 12/04/2010 @

Favorite moment: Joy to the World @

Opening act(s): Youth choir. Inspiring to see and great sound! @

Posted 12/08/2010

by Marie64

Well, what can I say? I was speechless by night's-end. I have followed the choir somewhat for the last decade (always catch MLK event), but it has been awhile since I attended the holiday concert. I was alternately dancing and in tears. The energy was overwhelming! Terrance Kelly is a genius, and it is clear that these people are inspired by . . . if not by God then I don't know what! I love the dancing songs, but also the Xmas carols (arranged by T. Kelly, of course). The woman with the cane in "Joy to the World" was amazing. Only criticism I have is that I couldn't hear some the soloists as well as I would have liked. But, all in all, this event gets me going for the season and keeps me inspired!

Paramount @

- Oakland @

, CA @

- 12/04/2010 @

Favorite moment: Joy to the World @

Opening act(s): Youth choir. Inspiring to see and great sound! @

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Review 13 for Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir

4 / 5

Great

Paramount Theatre-Oakland @

- Oakland @

, CA @

- Sat, Dec 4, 2010 @

Posted 12/07/2010

by Spartac

This was my first big gospel choir concert and it was really great. The keyboard tending to be very mellow form time to time is my only criticism. Excellent and soulful music!

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- Sat, Dec 4, 2010 @

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Review 14 for Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir

4 / 5

O.I.G.C. - More Soul than you can handle!

Paramount Theatre-Oakland @

- Oakland @

, CA @

- Sat, Dec 4, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Terrence's stories, plus the petite older white lady who sang "Silent Night", whose amazing soul-filled voice blew everyone away! @

Setlist: (These are what I can remember): Steal Away, Blessings Honor, Silent Night, Deck the Halls, Ezekiel Saw De Wheel, All I Need, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Jesus What a Wonderful Child, (Never Alone?), O Holy Night, Joy To The World. @

Opening act(s): Oakland Interfaith Youth Gospel Choir (AMAZING!!! - Also directed by Terrence Kelly) @

Posted 12/06/2010

by JeMaJa

Location:Hayward/Walnut Creek

The Annual Christmas Concert was incredible as always. It is such a fun way to really kick off your Holiday Season! Even someone who makes a point never to dance or thinks they can't dance will find themselves busting out and having an amazing time! I truly feel so sad for anyone who misses out on this concert.. It is full of joy and my husband, friends and I always have a total blast! Director Terrence Kelly is a musical genius with mad leadership skills. It is always wonderful to watch him do his thing.

Paramount Theatre-Oakland @

- Oakland @

, CA @

- Sat, Dec 4, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Terrence's stories, plus the petite older white lady who sang "Silent Night", whose amazing soul-filled voice blew everyone away! @

Opening act(s): Oakland Interfaith Youth Gospel Choir (AMAZING!!! - Also directed by Terrence Kelly) @

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Review 15 for Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir

4 / 5

Great music but sound system poor

Paramount Theatre-Oakland @

- Oakland @

, CA @

- Sat, Dec 4, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Youth and Tessa Loehwing were amazing. @

Posted 12/06/2010

by Fredi64

Location:Oakland

The singers were amazing, the music great but way too loud and the sound system was poor. Quality of sound output was disturbing. Too bad!

Paramount Theatre-Oakland @

- Oakland @

, CA @

- Sat, Dec 4, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Youth and Tessa Loehwing were amazing. @

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Review 16 for Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir

2 / 5

Very LOUD

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- Oakland @

, CA @

- Sat, Dec 4, 2010 @

Posted 12/06/2010

by Anonymous

The volume was turned up so high you could not hear their voices. I was very disappointed; I’ve been to the Paramount Theatre before and have always had a great time.

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- Oakland @

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- Sat, Dec 4, 2010 @

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Review 17 for Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir

4 / 5

Paramount Theatre-Oakland @

- Oakland @

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- Sat, Dec 5, 2009 @

Posted 12/07/2009

by Anonymous

Great Voices! Nice song arrangements, The Little Drummer Boy was amazing

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- Sat, Dec 5, 2009 @

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Review 18 for Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir

1 / 5

Awfaul

Paramount Theatre-Oakland @

- Oakland @

, CA @

- Sat, Dec 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: none @

Posted 12/07/2009

by gelsomina

Location:oakland

Nobody in my party enjoyed that. It was very slow and boring, without passion, without rythm , we all fell asleep after intermission and when we wake up we left, it must have been one hour before the show ended, we could not take it anymore. It was so boring! We will never go back.

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- Oakland @

, CA @

- Sat, Dec 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: none @

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Review 19 for Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir

5 / 5

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- Sat, Dec 5, 2009 @

Posted 12/06/2009

by roarin

Location:East Bay Grease

Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir's annual show is one of the high-lights of the season for my family. It never disappoints!

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- Sat, Dec 5, 2009 @

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Review 20 for Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir

4 / 5

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- Oakland @

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- Sat, Dec 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: "Go tell it on the Mountain" @

Posted 12/06/2009

by Anonymous

Location:Alameda

THe music was wonderful - and the Paramount was beautiful!

Paramount Theatre-Oakland @

- Oakland @

, CA @

- Sat, Dec 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: "Go tell it on the Mountain" @

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