2024
YEAR IN REVIEW
Building brighter futures through music EDUCATION
New INitiatives HELPED Us Reach More Kids THAN EVER
YOUTH CHORALE
In Fall 2023 we introduced a choir for youth in upper middle and high school who don’t have music reading experience. The new choir works for choristers who don’t have time for the increased workload required for our advanced choirs. Youth Chorale requires less of a commitment, while letting the choristers experience the joys of singing and performing.
At the end of June, we launched our Inaugural Youth Choral Festival. SDCC hosted more than 200 young singers from across the country for five days of music making and iconic San Diego experiences. This inaugural festival was a learning experience for the participants who developed and enhanced lasting friendships as well as increased their independence and self reliance.
Our goal this year was to provide even more children the opportunity to experience the growth realized from choral singing—and to use those benefits to expand their potential and transform the world.
““The program creates self-awareness & promotes a spirit of collaboration for the choristers. Besides being a great learning experience, it allows the kids to work together for a greater good & to be part of something that enhances their personal growth.””
our core programs reached a record number of children
At the San Diego Children’s Choir, our goal is to reach more kids through our programs to nurture individual development creating a foundation for lifelong success.
INTRODUCTORY
72 children served at 4 sites: Carmel Valley, Mission Hills, Grossmont, Rancho Bernardo/Poway
ENSEMBLE
413 children served in 6 choir levels in 7 San Diego County areas, with 29 low-income students receiveing scholarships.
SCHOOL OUTREACH
1,333 children served in 60+ classrooms, with over 1,270 students receiving free, donor and grant funded-instruction.
2023-2024 SEASON PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
Inaugural Youth Choral Festival concerts
34th Annual Spring Concerts at The Conrad
Noel Noel with San Diego Symphony
Enchanted Tale at Organ Pavilion
La Jolla Playhouse WOW Festival
SDSU’s Hansel and Gretel
Our choristers participated in 28 performances throughout the year across San Diego—bringing the joy of song to over 40,000 audience members and creating lasting memories.
One of our top highlights this year was performing at a San Diego Padres game, with a record 130 kids singing the National Anthem!
““Music education is vital for all children. Having an opportunity to sing with such a quality ensemble is a once in a lifetime experience.””
GIVE BACK
Help us inspire the next generation of musicians. Your contributions will support our programs which reach children in diverse communities across 65+ San Diego County zip codes.
Thank you to all of our current donors and sponsors!
We appreciate your belief in our cause and continued support. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of aspiring young musicians, giving them the chance to explore their talents and discover their true potential.
Fiscal Responsibility
In order to achieve our goals of reaching more kids and increasing awareness in San Diego through performances and partnerships, we need long term financial stability. To that end, we have focused on multi-year grants and contracts in addition to growing income from tuition.
FY24 Revenue
FY24 Expenses
OUR TEAM
The San Diego Children’s Choir is a nonprofit organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, supported by a Family Association of parent and family member volunteers and driven by a team of staff and collaborative artists. Our dedicated team work tirelessly to help children find their voice and are committed to helping children thrive through a rich engagement with the arts.
thank YOU TO everyone who helped make 2024 such an incredible success.
Your continued support allows us to help San Diego’s children thrive through choral music education.
