Robert Istad, Artistic Director

  • The Long Beach Camerata Singers are seeking singers for all voice parts to join us for our 2013-2014 season. Audition dates: June 15, 2013 10:00am – 3:00pm. CLICK IMAGE for more details.

  • Presenting classical, contemporary and original choral music to a broad spectrum of our community and beyond.

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Upcoming Events

  • Camerata Goes Broadway! Camerata Goes Broadway!
    Join us for an exceptional evening of food, wine, and song as we close our 2012-2013 concert season with our popular Broadway–themed benefit...
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About the Singers

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The Long Beach Camerata Singers was founded in 1967 by Frank Allen as the Vocal Arts Ensemble, and served as the resident chorus for the Long Beach Bach Festival, which he founded in 1973. In 1983 Dr David Wilson, a choral professor at USC became artistic director, expanding the Camerata Singers’ repertoire and changing its name. Read More…

Artistic Director

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Artistic Director of the Long Beach Camerata Singers and the Long Beach Bach Festival since 2009, Robert Istad also serves as Director of Choral Studies at California State University, Fullerton where he conducts the University Singers and Concert Choir in addition to teaching courses in conducting, advanced interpretation and literature. Read More…

Performances

  • Evensong: Stay with Us… Grant Us Peace
    TWO CONCERT PERFORMANCES! Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 7:00pm Riviera United Methodist Church 375 Palos Verdes Blvd, Redondo Beach 90277 Sunday, March 3, 2013 at 5:30pm Covenant Presbyterian...
  • Bach and Blues – A Nod from Johann and a Wink from George!
    Friday, March 15, 2013 at 7:30pm California Heights Methodist Church 3759 Orange Avenue, Long Beach 90807   Featuring Helen Callus, viola and Timothy Durkovic, piano Bach: Cello Suite...
  • King of Love
    Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 7:30pm Belmont Heights United Methodist Church 317 Termino Ave, Long Beach 90814 The Horizon Chamber Choir & Players are joined by Grammy® award...
  • Bach a Bacchus: Martha Masters LIVE at Sababa
    Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 6:30pm Sababa Restaurant and Lounge – 6527 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach 90803 Sponsored by Sababa Restaurant and Lounge      ...
  • Camerata Goes Broadway!
    Long Beach Camerata Singers and Band Robert Istad, conductor Chris Booke, bass Matthew Smith, drums Na-Young Moon, piano Join us for an exceptional evening of food, wine, and...
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