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SACRA / PROFANA

San Diego's Premiere Professional Choral Ensemble

“Over the years, I've found few musical experiences in town as affecting as those performed by this vocal ensemble.”

– David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune

Tickets are available now for our 16th season:
Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding Glass Doors

Saturday, February 8 - Mirrors
Saturday, March 29 - Windows
Sunday, May 25 NOTE DATE CHANGE
- Sliding Glass Doors

SACRA/PROFANA's Summer Choral Intensive is just around the corner!
For the first time at San Diego State University
July 7 - 12, 2025
Registration is now open!!

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Concert: Mirrors
Saturday, February 8th, 7:00 PM
San Dieguito United Methodist Church

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All We Need | Dale Trumbore

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All We Need

Dale Trumbor

Performed by SACRA/PROFANA

Performed and recorded on April 20, 2024 at St Mark's United Methodist Church

ABOUT US

SACRA/PROFANA inspires love for the choral arts by delivering dynamic performances, dedicated educational outreach, and advocacy for social justice through music.

Our debut album, Elegies & Ecstasies, was released in 2012, and in 2014 SACRA/PROFANA produced the world premiere recording of when we were children by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer David Lang, available on the Cantaloupe Music record label. Our Holiday album A Longing for Christmas, was released in 2021.

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“I left the concert with only one question. ‘Could anyone ask for more?’”

– Ken Herman, San Diego Story

Thank you for making Saturday night so extraordinary. Singing this program for you was overwhelmingly rewarding. 🥹❤️ if you’d like to hear us again, our next program is on Saturday, March 29 at 7:00 pm ❤️❤️❤️

Thank you for making Saturday night so extraordinary. Singing this program for you was overwhelmingly rewarding. 🥹❤️ if you’d like to hear us again, our next program is on Saturday, March 29 at 7:00 pm ❤️❤️❤️

Such poignant text from Shawn Kirchner’s “Eye for Eye” conducted by @m1ss_miche11e. MIRRORS, on February 8 at 7:00 pm features multiple conductors from the ensemble. Spend some time with us tomorrow at our performance to hear the rest of this gorgeous work!

Such poignant text from Shawn Kirchner’s “Eye for Eye” conducted by @m1ss_miche11e. MIRRORS, on February 8 at 7:00 pm features multiple conductors from the ensemble. Spend some time with us tomorrow at our performance to hear the rest of this gorgeous work!

Tonight, was our dress rehearsal for MIRRORS. Here is a peek :) see you TOMORROW, February 8 at 7:00 pm at @sandieguitoumc !!

Featuring the 4th movement of “Infinite Twin” by @renoir.kobashi 😍😍😍

Tonight, was our dress rehearsal for MIRRORS. Here is a peek :) see you TOMORROW, February 8 at 7:00 pm at @sandieguitoumc !!

Featuring the 4th movement of “Infinite Twin” by @renoir.kobashi 😍😍😍

MIRRORS FEBRUARY 8: Meet your Conductors ❤️❤️❤️ enjoy this message from conductor Daniel Moyer about the piece, “What do you think I fought for in Omaha Beach?” by @mormolyke

MIRRORS FEBRUARY 8: Meet your Conductors ❤️❤️❤️ enjoy this message from conductor Daniel Moyer about the piece, “What do you think I fought for in Omaha Beach?” by @mormolyke

Introducing our Nonprofit Community Partner for “Mirrors” on Saturday, February 8: SBCS | Strengthening Communities ! ❤️❤️❤️

Introducing our Nonprofit Community Partner for “Mirrors” on Saturday, February 8: SBCS | Strengthening Communities ! ❤️❤️❤️

FEBRUARY 8: All art has the power to both reflect a culture, but to also hold a mirror up to ourselves so that we can see ourselves in a new or different light. This program will feature selections made by members of the choir that reflect themselves or the culture they come from; and will feature many conductors from within the group. The concert will include world premiere’s of “Infinite Twin”, composed and directed by SACRA/PROFANA’s Founding Director, Krishan Oberoi, and “Missa Sacra Profana”, composed and directed by SACRA/PROFANA singer, Andrew Bearden

FEBRUARY 8: All art has the power to both reflect a culture, but to also hold a mirror up to ourselves so that we can see ourselves in a new or different light. This program will feature selections made by members of the choir that reflect themselves or the culture they come from; and will feature many conductors from within the group. The concert will include world premiere’s of “Infinite Twin”, composed and directed by SACRA/PROFANA’s Founding Director, Krishan Oberoi, and “Missa Sacra Profana”, composed and directed by SACRA/PROFANA singer, Andrew Bearden

Still reeling from Saturday evening’s performance 🥹🥹🥹 here is what our audience had to say :)

Did you miss it? No worries, you can hear us again on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 at 7:00 pm at San Dieguito UMC for “Mirrors: Reflections of Culture & Identity”

Still reeling from Saturday evening’s performance 🥹🥹🥹 here is what our audience had to say :)

Did you miss it? No worries, you can hear us again on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 at 7:00 pm at San Dieguito UMC for “Mirrors: Reflections of Culture & Identity”

A Candle in the Window: Saturday evening’s concert held space for both the light and the shadows of the season. Through songs of hardship, courage, hope, and love, we explored the profound symbol of the candle - a beacon of hope, a guide home, and a reminder that even in grief or uncertainty, light persists. Thank you for joining us in this calm yet powerful reflection. May we all carry the warmth of that light into the world. 🙂❤️

A Candle in the Window: Saturday evening’s concert held space for both the light and the shadows of the season. Through songs of hardship, courage, hope, and love, we explored the profound symbol of the candle - a beacon of hope, a guide home, and a reminder that even in grief or uncertainty, light persists. Thank you for joining us in this calm yet powerful reflection. May we all carry the warmth of that light into the world. 🙂❤️

What a wonderful performance tonight ❤️ thank you to all who attended and who continue to believe in the power of choral music.
“Prayer of the Children” Arr. Andrea Klouse

What a wonderful performance tonight ❤️ thank you to all who attended and who continue to believe in the power of choral music.
“Prayer of the Children” Arr. Andrea Klouse

What an angelic sound 😇😇 hear us on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 at 7:00 pm ❤️❤️❤️ link in bio for tickets :)

What an angelic sound 😇😇 hear us on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 at 7:00 pm ❤️❤️❤️ link in bio for tickets :)

What a magical sound 🥹🥹Our SATURDAY, December 14 concert will feature multiple world premieres, including, “Making the Darkness Bright,” written by two of our amazingly talented choir members. @andrewbearden, music & @libbyweber9, poetry

What a magical sound 🥹🥹Our SATURDAY, December 14 concert will feature multiple world premieres, including, “Making the Darkness Bright,” written by two of our amazingly talented choir members. @andrewbearden, music & @libbyweber9, poetry

Thank you, @aaronburgett for this beautiful message. See you SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 at 7:00 pm for “A Candle in the Window” 🙂🙂🙂#singing #choir #holidays

Thank you, @aaronburgett for this beautiful message. See you SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 at 7:00 pm for “A Candle in the Window” 🙂🙂🙂#singing #choir #holidays

Assistant Conductor @aaronburgett represents Sacra on @kusinews “Good Morning San Diego” discussing our UPCOMING PERFORMANCE of “A Candle in the Window” on December 14 at 7:00 pm 😍 no big deal or anything 💁🏻‍♂️💁🏻‍♂️💁🏻‍♂️

LINK IN BIO FOR TICKETS🥹

Assistant Conductor @aaronburgett represents Sacra on @kusinews “Good Morning San Diego” discussing our UPCOMING PERFORMANCE of “A Candle in the Window” on December 14 at 7:00 pm 😍 no big deal or anything 💁🏻‍♂️💁🏻‍♂️💁🏻‍♂️

LINK IN BIO FOR TICKETS🥹

We invite you to light your “Candle in the Window” this holiday season with a gift of any amount. As a special thank you for your support, all gifts received before December 12 will be recognized with a candle in your honor at our annual holiday concert. Thank you for allowing SACRA/PROFANA to continue presenting innovative choral music with your generous gift. ❤️❤️

We invite you to light your “Candle in the Window” this holiday season with a gift of any amount. As a special thank you for your support, all gifts received before December 12 will be recognized with a candle in your honor at our annual holiday concert. Thank you for allowing SACRA/PROFANA to continue presenting innovative choral music with your generous gift. ❤️❤️

Join us on Saturday, December 14 for our “Candle in the Window” concert - celebrating this universal sign of welcoming and warmth ❤️❤️❤️

Join us on Saturday, December 14 for our “Candle in the Window” concert - celebrating this universal sign of welcoming and warmth ❤️❤️❤️

Last Friday’s performance felt like a full-on rock concert. From powerhouse vocals to a killer rock bassoon solo, our singers brought Fleetwood Mac to life. To our incredible audience: you made us feel like rock stars, and we couldn’t have done it without your energy and love. Thank you for making this night legendary!

Special thanks to the @worldbeatcenter for hosting us 🎉🎉🎉🎉�🎉

Photos by @kenjacquesphotography 🥰🥰🥰

Last Friday’s performance felt like a full-on rock concert. From powerhouse vocals to a killer rock bassoon solo, our singers brought Fleetwood Mac to life. To our incredible audience: you made us feel like rock stars, and we couldn’t have done it without your energy and love. Thank you for making this night legendary!

Special thanks to the @worldbeatcenter for hosting us 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Photos by @kenjacquesphotography 🥰🥰🥰

Artistic Director Juan Carlos Acosta gives us the rundown of our upcoming concert “Rumours Un-covered” on October 25 at 7:00 pm at the Worldbeat Cultural Center 🥰🥰🥰

Artistic Director Juan Carlos Acosta gives us the rundown of our upcoming concert “Rumours Un-covered” on October 25 at 7:00 pm at the Worldbeat Cultural Center 🥰🥰🥰

Hungry after a long week? The @worldbeatcenter cafe will be open during our Friday, October 25 concert selling vegan snack and drinks including Jamaican Patties, desserts, and spring rolls. Kombucha on tap!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 yummmmmmm

Hungry after a long week? The @worldbeatcenter cafe will be open during our Friday, October 25 concert selling vegan snack and drinks including Jamaican Patties, desserts, and spring rolls. Kombucha on tap!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 yummmmmmm

😍😍😍 I MEAN

A clip from tonight’s rehearsal for “Rumours Un-covered” on Friday, October 25 at 7:00 pm at the Worldbeat Cultural Center @worldbeatcenter

Tickets are selling fast ! Link in bio:)

😍😍😍 I MEAN

A clip from tonight’s rehearsal for “Rumours Un-covered” on Friday, October 25 at 7:00 pm at the Worldbeat Cultural Center @worldbeatcenter

Tickets are selling fast ! Link in bio:)

“Makeda Cheatom, Founder and Executive Director of the World Beat Cultural Center, discusses the many programs and partnerships of the multidisciplinary cultural organization. Cheatom is joined by Juan Carlos Acosta, Artistic Director for SACRA/PROFANA.
Cheatom and Acosta chat about their collaboration to produce the October 25 “Rumours Un-Covered” concert that features Fleetwood Mac’s epic “Rumours” album. Cheatom talks about the Center’s new and hard-fought-for 25-year-lease with the City of San Diego.” Link in bio to listen!!

Rumours Un-covered
Friday, October 25 at 7:00 pm
Worldbeat Cultural Center @worldbeatcenter

@spotlight_onthecommunity

“Makeda Cheatom, Founder and Executive Director of the World Beat Cultural Center, discusses the many programs and partnerships of the multidisciplinary cultural organization. Cheatom is joined by Juan Carlos Acosta, Artistic Director for SACRA/PROFANA.
Cheatom and Acosta chat about their collaboration to produce the October 25 “Rumours Un-Covered” concert that features Fleetwood Mac’s epic “Rumours” album. Cheatom talks about the Center’s new and hard-fought-for 25-year-lease with the City of San Diego.” Link in bio to listen!!

Rumours Un-covered
Friday, October 25 at 7:00 pm
Worldbeat Cultural Center @worldbeatcenter

@spotlight_onthecommunity

Fleetwood Mac on bassoon? I am SO there.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 AT 7:00 PM: “Rumours Un-covered” - a choral concert where we are performing solely the music of Fleetwood Mac ❤️❤️ See you then at the @worldbeatcenter here in San Diego 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🥳

Fleetwood Mac on bassoon? I am SO there.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 AT 7:00 PM: “Rumours Un-covered” - a choral concert where we are performing solely the music of Fleetwood Mac ❤️❤️ See you then at the @worldbeatcenter here in San Diego 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🥳

You can go YOUR own way to the @worldbeatcenter on Friday, October 25 to hear us perform “Rumours Un-covered”, a choral concert where we will be performing solely music of @fleetwooddmac. So cool, right? We are excited too 😁😁

You can go YOUR own way to the @worldbeatcenter on Friday, October 25 to hear us perform “Rumours Un-covered”, a choral concert where we will be performing solely music of @fleetwooddmac. So cool, right? We are excited too 😁😁

A clip of “Landslide” from our upcoming concert “Rumours Un-covered” 😁 see us in HD on Friday, October 25 at 7:00 pm at @worldbeatcenter 👏🏼❤️🥹 LINK IN BIO FOR TICKET INFORMATION

A clip of “Landslide” from our upcoming concert “Rumours Un-covered” 😁 see us in HD on Friday, October 25 at 7:00 pm at @worldbeatcenter 👏🏼❤️🥹 LINK IN BIO FOR TICKET INFORMATION

We’re not like a regular choir, we’re a cool choir 🥳

Just a clip from tonight’s rehearsal for our “Rumours Un-covered” concert! Come jam with us on Friday, October 25 :) link in bio for more info!!

We’re not like a regular choir, we’re a cool choir 🥳

Just a clip from tonight’s rehearsal for our “Rumours Un-covered” concert! Come jam with us on Friday, October 25 :) link in bio for more info!!

When preparing for a “Music of Fleetwood Mac” concert, a listening party is a MUST. Want to see what we came up with? Join us on the evening of FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 - link in bio for more information :)

When preparing for a “Music of Fleetwood Mac” concert, a listening party is a MUST. Want to see what we came up with? Join us on the evening of FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 - link in bio for more information :)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25

Join us for “Rumours Un-covered”, featuring Music by Fleetwood Mac

Friday, Oct 25, 7 PM
WorldBeat Cultural Center, Balboa Park

Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours,” their 1977 magnum opus, won a Grammy, sold 40 million copies, and still charts. SACRA/PROFANA reimagines “Rumours” with unique vocal and instrumental covers, capturing its timeless artistry.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25

Join us for “Rumours Un-covered”, featuring Music by Fleetwood Mac

Friday, Oct 25, 7 PM
WorldBeat Cultural Center, Balboa Park

Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours,” their 1977 magnum opus, won a Grammy, sold 40 million copies, and still charts. SACRA/PROFANA reimagines “Rumours” with unique vocal and instrumental covers, capturing its timeless artistry.

SEASON 16: Link in bio for more information (:

SEASON 16: Link in bio for more information (:

POV: your favorite choir announces its 16th season 🥹🥹🥹😍👏🏼 Mark your calendar pls :)))

LINK IN BIO FOR MORE INFO !

#choir #sandiego #hashmag #singing #fleetwoodmac #rumours #reflections

Music: “Go Your Own Way” - Fleetwood Mac

POV: your favorite choir announces its 16th season 🥹🥹🥹😍👏🏼 Mark your calendar pls :)))

LINK IN BIO FOR MORE INFO !

#choir #sandiego #hashmag #singing #fleetwoodmac #rumours #reflections

Music: “Go Your Own Way” - Fleetwood Mac

BTS at SCI :) rehearsing for SATURDAY, JULY 13 at 6:00 pm ! Hope to see you there ! Link in bio for tickets 🥳

BTS at SCI :) rehearsing for SATURDAY, JULY 13 at 6:00 pm ! Hope to see you there ! Link in bio for tickets 🥳

SATURDAY: Summer Choral Intensive’s final concert featuring the 2024 SCI students AND Sacra/Profana 🥳🥳🥳 Support these amazing students on Saturday, July 13 at 6:00 pm in Point Loma ☺️☺️ LINK IN BIO FOR TICKETS

SATURDAY: Summer Choral Intensive’s final concert featuring the 2024 SCI students AND Sacra/Profana 🥳🥳🥳 Support these amazing students on Saturday, July 13 at 6:00 pm in Point Loma ☺️☺️ LINK IN BIO FOR TICKETS

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