By Julia Goldman An educator, choral clinician and Grammy-award winning conductor, Robert Istad shares his experiences leading the Long Beach Camerata Singers from 2009 – 2017. Pictured, the 2011-
Read moreTracing the life of former artistic director, David Wilson
By Julia Goldman Former Camerata Artistic Director, David Wilson, stands beside a poster that advertises the group’s international performance in Dresden, Germany in 1999. A scholar and conductor, Wilson
Read moreCamerata masterworks of the past
By Julia Goldman Graphic by Julia Goldman Whether showcased in concert halls, featured in commercial advertisements or debated as contenders for the “greatest work...
Read moreThe life and legacy of Long Beach’s lost Bach Festival
By Julia Goldman Photo caption: A collection of historic media from the Long Beach Bach Festival’s 44-year span, from photos of costumed musicians to local news headlines from publications like
Read moreNote-worthy fun facts with Long Beach Camerata Singers
By Julia Goldman Graphic by Julia Goldman As mankind first stepped on the moon on July 20, 1969, Camerata sang! Known as the Vocal Arts Ensemble then, the
Read moreMeredith Lee & Ruth Sievert: The two voices of Camerata’s longest-serving singers
By Julia Goldman Photo caption: [Irvine, Calif:] Beside rows and rows of bookshelves that point toward her storied career as a German professor, department chair and dean of undergraduate education
Read moreMeet Sharon Tanabe, former president who helped shape Long Beach Camerata Singers
By Julia Goldman Held at the mercy of a “very strict” instructor, Sharon Tanabe followed the footsteps of her mother and played violin as a child...
Read moreStill Singing
As Americans fought for civil rights, as mankind first walked on the moon and while Easy Bake ovens entered the hands of children, Camerata sang. Founded in 1966 by Frank
Read moreAnnouncing Camerata Staff Changes
Long-time staff member, Fawn Gelff is retiring from The Long Beach Camerata Singers on July 28th. Fawn has worked with Camerata for many years as Payroll Clerk, Box Office
Read moreLong Beach Camerata Singers Named 2025 Nonprofit of the Year
Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal Names Long Beach Camerata Singers 2025 Nonprofit of the Year SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal (D–Long Beach) has announced the Long Beach Camerata Singers as the
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