A community choir since 1993, Diablo Choral Artists performs significant works of sacred and secular choral music. We are currently welcoming experienced singers in all voice parts. Rehearsals take place on Mondays, 7:00-9:00 pm, and will resume in January, 2023, at Mount Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church, 55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek. Send an email to info@dcachorus.org to schedule an informal audition.

Diablo Choral Artists relies on the generous support of its patrons to continue providing choral concerts of artistic excellence. You can help support Diablo Choral Artists in a variety of ways:

Become a sustaining donor or make a one-time contribution: Sustaining donor pledge cards and donation envelopes are at the ticket table; you can mail a donation (payable to “DCA”) to DCA, c/o 2095 Stratton Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598; or you can donate through our website at dcachorus.org.

Donate a car - working or not! We work with a Rotary Club to participate in Clunkers4Charity.org and Cars2ndChance.org. Call 1-925-326-5868 to start the process; your car can be towed if it is not working, and forms will be filled out for you.

Amazon Smile: Purchase items at www.smile.amazon.com and designate Diablo Choral Artists as the organization you wish to receive a small percentage of the price of your purchases; use the AmazonSmile link at dcachorus.org.

Become a business or corporate sponsor.  We would love to talk with you about ways we can help promote your business!

Join our Board of Directors: We welcome non-choir members to bring new ideas and perspectives to our Board, and we currently have vacancies.

Volunteer your time in any of a variety of tasks.

Diablo Choral Artists is a tax-exempt, 501(c) (3) California non-profit corporation. 

2095 Stratton Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598, www.dcachorus.org.

Magnificat, RV 610 (c. 1730) Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)

1. Chorus: Magnificat (Adagio)
2. Trio & Chorus: Et exultavit (Allegro)

Sasha Metcalf (soprano), Darla Tuning (contralto): & Scott Schrader (baritone)

1. Chorus: Et misericordia (Andante molto)
2. Chorus: Fecit potentiam (Presto)
3. Chorus: Deposuit potentes de sede (Allegro) 
4. Duo: Esurientes implevit bonis (Allegro)

Liz Minchington & Sasha Metcalf (soprani)

1. Chorus: Suscepit Israel (Largo)
2. Trio: Sicut locutus est (Allegro ma poco)

Liz Minchington (soprano), Darla Tuning (contralto): & Scott Schrader (baritone)

1. Chorus: Gloria patri (Largo / Allegro)
   

Carol Sing-along 

We invite you to join us in singing the following carols: O Come, All Ye Faithful; The First Nowell; Joy to the World.  Please consult the sing-along sheet for the words.

—Intermission—

Messe de minuit pour Noël, H.9 (c. 1690) Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1643-1704)

1. Kyrie

Noël (Joseph est bien Marie): Sylvia Baba, soprano

Noël (Or nous dites Maries): Instrumental

Noël: Une jeune pucelle: Darla Tuning, contralto

Trio: Mark Tuning (tenor), Chris Vettel (tenor) & Nick Hegle (baritone)

1. Gloria

Incipit: Scott Schrader, baritone

Trio: Mark Tuning (tenor), Chris Vettel (tenor) & Nick Hengl (baritone)

Duo: Liz Minchington & Sasha Metcalf (soprani)

1. Credo

Incipit: Chris Vettel, tenor

Trio: Mark Tuning (tenor), Chris Vettel (tenor) & Nick Hengl (baritone)

Trio: Liz Minchington (soprano), Sasha Metcalf (soprano) & Darla Tuning (contralto)

1. Offertoire:

 Laessez paitre vos beste: Instrumental

1. Sanctus
2. Benedictus

Trio: Mora Mattingly (contralto), Chris Vettel (tenor) & Elliott Lee (baritone)

1. Agnus dei

Trio: Mora Mattingly (contralto), Chris Vettel (tenor) & Elliott Lee (baritone)

Sopranos
Sylvia Baba
Julie Blade
Susan DeSanti
Kendra Humphreys
Kari Lockey
Sasha Metcalf
Liz Minchington
Sarah Tuning

Altos
Jan Cadigan
Mora Mattingly
Angela Miranda
Kathy O’Connell
Pat Rezak
Joyce Davidson Seitz
Darla Tuning

Tenors
Chris Vettel
Elliott Pisor

Basses
Nick Hengl
Elliott Lee
Steve Schachterle
Scott Schrader

Lifetime Members: Anne Burcell, Stell Eriksen*, Ann Kenfield Graf*, Lynn Finegan*,  Susan Lipscomb *, Genia Pauplis, Bob Dixon, Joanne Brady, Ellen Schloenvogt, Pat Cooper, Laurie & Dave Neuenschwander, Dottie Hoorneart, Mary Rinehart, Mary Wallace Honorary Members: Chuck Brady*, Bob Rezak*, Claire Schloenvogt  (*deceased)

Diablo Choral Artists (DCA) is a community chorus now in its 30th year.  The mission of DCA is to present significant works of secular and sacred choral music, inspire and uplift audiences through live performances of artistic excellence, and nurture the appreciation and enjoyment of choral music in people of all ages and cultures. Established in 1993 as Voices of Music Sacra, and now under the direction of Mark Tuning, DCA has become known for performing innovative programs of significant choral works in Contra Costa County.

Diablo Choral Artists has taken concert tours to Europe, recorded Christmas repertoire, and been the guest of the Diablo Symphony Orchestra, the Contra Costa Performing Arts Society and the California Symphony. Most recently, in 2017 DCA joined the Diablo Symphony Orchestra and three other choirs in performing a holiday concert under the direction of well-known conductor David Drummond of London