ABOUT THE

NORTH BAY OPERA THEATRE ENSEMBLE

The North Bay Opera Theatre Ensemble (NBOTE) was formed in June 2003 by North Bay Opera’s Board of Directors. Under the direction of Sam Schieber, NBOTE is a year-round performing choir that presents a summer and holiday season concert series and  provides choristers for NBO's annual spring opera.

NBOTE offers a distinctly different repertoire, focusing specifically on all types of theatre music from opera, operetta, and musical theatre. In addition, NBOTE seeks to present neglected repertoire, and strives to present all musical selections in their original theatrical vocal arrangements.

The opportunity to sing an exciting mixed repertoire has brought together singers from Fairfield, Vacaville, Vallejo, Benicia, and the greater Sacramento region, Napa Valley and San Francisco Bay Area. NBOTE's member’s resumes include North Bay Opera chorus, the Solano and Vallejo Choral Societies, Solano College Actor Training Program, the Saturday and Wednesday Clubs, and many other local and regional choral and theater groups. The 60-voice chorus spans several generations and includes five families with multiple members.

JOIN US!

North Bay Opera Theatre Ensemble is a great place for anyone who likes to sing in performance. For further information about NBOTE concerts or to schedule an audition appointment, email nbo@northbayopera.org, or call (916) 447-7813.

Picture Information (from top to bottom): March 2005 Concert; Christmas Trio-December 2004; Soloist Dean Ahlberg-Summer 2003; Director Sam Schieber; Summer 2003 Concert; December 2003 Concert). Click on thumbnails to download larger pictures.