The results are in from our annual parents survey!  We are always interested in feedback and the parents survey helps us understand how we’re doing. Keep reading for the results of the questions we asked this year.

What is the main advantage of having your kids enrolled in the San Diego Children’s Choir?  Parents could select multiple responses and here’s what they said:

We work very hard to ensure we offer the highest quality music education so it wasn’t surprising to see that “vocal and musical skills development” came out on top in our survey.  But what is also interesting is how important “increased confidence, performance opportunities and making new friends” rated with our parents. 

Research has shown that participation in choir and music education aids in childhood development.  We wanted to know, from our parents perspective, if they have seen growth in their kids. We asked:

On a scale of 1-10, how much do you think the San Diego Children’s Choir has helped your child expand and grow? Over 80% of the parents saw significant growth in their children as a result of choir participation!

Do you think your child has become more confident after joining the San Diego Children’s Choir?

As to how many parents would recommend the San Diego Children’s Choir to a friend, we saw a whopping 95% of parents respond YES! 

Numbers are helpful, but open ended questions can offer real gems! Here are some of the (over 60) responses to the question: “Why you would recommend choir to a friend?”

“The quality of the program and teachers, the exposure to music and cultures from around the globe, opportunities to travel.”

“Confidence, learning opportunity, being part of something bigger than yourself.”

“SDCC is a supportive environment that encourages growth. I am so pleased at the progress my daughter has had learning to read music, not just sing by ear.”

“The choral teachers are very strong.”

“Because singing in a group is great to find your own voice. And also because SDCC teachers are very encouraging and positive. And the events are well organized with children's needs in mind.”

“Ms. Orem’s teaching ability and influence on my daughter’s life has expanded her knowledge/curiosity and love for singing/music. The opportunity to meet friends and gain confidence in something she enjoys and has matured her” Another shared, “SDCC is a supportive environment that encourages growth. I am so pleased at the progress my daughter has had learning to read music, not just sing by ear.” Another said, “Great teaching methods. Obvious and visible growth in all the students.”

“It offers great growth experiences for the kids to learn discipline, working together, musical skills, and maturity.”

“The program cadence and staff interactions with students make for wonderful learning grounds for multiple areas of development including social awareness, self confidence, group dynamics, personal responsibility. Staff are always personable but professional while calling the students to a standard of behavior and performance that is achievable.”

Thanks to all the parents who responded to our survey!  The positive and enthusiastic support of our program, instructors and staff is truly appreciated.