Mistletoe Carolers – Caroling for a Cause
Welcome to the Mistletoe Carolers, the San Francisco Bay Area’s premier holiday caroling ensemble, proudly part of Areté Singers since 2016. From our East Bay home, we’ve brought harmony to events from Healdsburg to Monterey, Oakdale to San Francisco, enchanting audiences at holiday parties, tree lightings, and community festivals. With our Caroling for a Cause initiative, every performance supports local charities, non-profits, and the performing arts, making your celebration both joyful and impactful.
Our vibrant ensemble of over 100 singers—college students majoring in music, music teachers, directors, retirees, professional performers from San Francisco Opera and Symphony, and passionate vocalists who love spreading holiday cheer—delivers unforgettable performances in festive Dickensian-era costumes, ugly Christmas sweaters, or elegant attire tailored to your event. With a repertoire of over 60 traditional and contemporary holiday carols, plus custom arrangements by our resident composers, we create a warm, festive atmosphere for any occasion.
For more information, email mistletoecarolers@aretesingers.com
FOR SINGERS
Join Mistletoe Carolers!
Love to sing? Join our diverse group of singers and earn money to support your favorite charity, non-profit, performing arts group, or education—perfect for college students! Rehearsals are flexible and fun, designed to fit your schedule.
Singer qualifications and skills requirements:
- Engaging performance
- Excellent sight-reading
- Ability to sing in trio, quartet, and small ensembles
- Blend well with other singers
- Love singing carols and holiday songs
- Professional behavior and attitude
- Holiday Costumes (required)
- Dickens Costume (optional)
Regular Rehearsals are scheduled as follows. It’s expected that you’ll attend one regular rehearsal each month (September, October, November) plus the dress rehearsal.
East Bay Section – Led by Dr. Christian Emigh: St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Oak Room, 66 St. Stephen’s Way, Orinda
1st Saturday, 10am-1pm (9/5/26, 10/3/26, 11/7/26)
North Bay Section – Led by DeAnne Reeder: Reeder Home
1st Sunday, 1pm-4pm (9/6/26, 10/4/26, 11/1/26)
Tri-Valley Section – Led by Tim Salaver: John Knox Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall, 7421 Amarillo Rd, Dublin
2nd Saturday, 10am-1pm (9/12/26, 10/10/26, 11/14/26)
Central Valley Section– Led by Tim Salaver: University of the Pacific, Music Room, 625 Dave Brubeck Way, Stockton
2nd Sunday, 5pm-8pm (9/13/26, 10/11/26, 11/8/26)
West Bay Section – Led by Dr. Mark Sumner: First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco, Macondray Hall (Choir Room), 1187 Franklin St, San Francisco
3rd Saturday, 10am-1pm (9/19/26, 10/17/26, 11/21/26)
South Bay Section – Led by Jamie Mulfinger: Mulfinger Home
3rd Sunday, 1pm-4pm (9/20/26, 10/18/26, 11/15/26)
Typical Rehearsal Structure
1st Hour – A Corps group rehearsal / B and C Corps Sectionals
2nd Hour – All Carolers
3rd Hour – All Carolers
Dress Rehearsal – This is an actual dress rehearsal in costume.
Sunday, November 22, 2026, 1pm-5pm: St. Perpetua Catholic Church, Lafayette (REQUIRED attendance)
FOR CLIENTS