Sing with Us!
We are delighted that you are interested in joining the San Diego Children’s Choir. We offer introductory music classes for preschool–K aged children and sequential choral training for 1st–12th graders in our Ensemble Program at locations throughout the county.
Ensembles rehearse weekly led by the Choir's accomplished conductors and professional accompanists, and each choir performs throughout the year. Repertoire ranges from medieval to contemporary works: through all eras of the classical genres to jazz, gospel, folk, musical theater, and pop, and from countries around the world. Each choir level builds a foundation of skills for the next level. Children and youth in grades 4–12 require an audition for placement purposes.
Find out what are parents say about SDCC; check out this blog post from 2023.
TODDLER TIME MUSIC CLASSES. (Pre-school)
Ready to make music with your toddler and sing your heart out? This class is perfect for little ones and their parents who want to wriggle, giggle, and jiggle, while learning to babble melodies. These small-group parent participation classes are best for toddlers ages 1-3.
Fall session: September 14 - October 12, 2024
Saturday: 11:00–11:45 a.m. Sorrento Valley
Drop-in classes available
Stay tuned - Winter and Spring 2025 schedules to be announced mid November
EARLY YEARS MUSIC CLASSES (PRE-K – K)
Early Years is a beginning, play-based music program for children ages 4–6. These small-group classes explore the fundamentals of music — ear training, healthy singing, beat-keeping, literacy, focus, intonation, and improvisation. No parent participation needed.
Fall session: September 11 - November 23, 2024
Wednesday: 4:00–4:45 p.m. Rancho Bernardo/Poway
Saturday: 9:00–9:45 a.m. Sorrento Valley
Saturday: 10:00–10:45 a.m. Sorrento Valley
Stay tuned - Winter and Spring 2025 schedules to be announced mid November
PREPARATORY CHOIR (GRADES 1–3)
Our Preparatory Choir is our youngest ensemble level for beginning singers/music readers and requires no audition. The choir performs locally 4-5 times per year, allowing your child the chance to shine.
Fall Semester Schedule: September 2 - December 8, 2024
Spring Semester Schedule: January 26 - June 8, 2025
Monday: 5:00–6:00 p.m. La Mesa/Grossmont
Tuesday: 3:15–4:15 p.m. Del Mar
Tuesday: 4:30–5:30 p.m. Del Mar
Tuesday: 5:00–6:00 p.m. Bonita (Pending)
Wednesday: 3:45–4:45 p.m. Rancho Bernardo/Poway
Wednesday: 5:00–6:00 p.m. Rancho Bernardo/Poway
Thursday: 5:00–6:00 p.m. Mission Valley
Apprentice Choir (grades 4–6)
Apprentice Choir is our first auditioned choir level for students in grades 4-6 with all levels of music experience. The choir performs locally 6-10 times per year, including having the opportunity to participate in a local mini-tour.
Fall Semester Schedule: September 2 - December 8, 2024
Spring Semester Schedule: January 26 - June 8, 2025
Monday: 6:15–7:15 p.m. La Mesa/Grossmont
Tuesday: 5:45–6:45 p.m. Del Mar
Tuesday: 6:15–7:15 p.m. Bonita
Wednesday: 6:15–7:15 p.m. Rancho Bernardo/Poway
Thursday: 6:15–7:15 p.m. Mission Valley
Intermediate Choir (grades 6–8)
Our auditioned Intermediate Choir is our advanced training ensemble and is excellent for students in grades 6-8 with a passion for music, and any level of music experience. The choir performs locally 6-10 times per year, including an opportunity to participate in a regional mini-tour.
Fall Semester Schedule: September 2 - December 8, 2024
Spring Semester Schedule: January 26 - June 8, 2025
Tuesday: 6:30–8:00 p.m. Carmel Valley/ Del Mar
Sunday: 3:00–4:30 p.m. Mission Valley
PREMIER Choir (grades 7–12)
Premier Choir is the face of the San Diego Children’s Choir and participates in the highest profile performance opportunities, including annually with the San Diego Symphony. Youth in this auditioned advanced treble ensemble are experienced music readers and those with a strong commitment to choir. Choristers perform in 8-15 concerts each season, including local collaborative and high-profile performances. They also have the opportunity to participate in summer tours that alternate from national to international.
Fall Semester Schedule: September 2 - December 8, 2024
Spring Semester Schedule: January 26 - June 8, 2025
Sunday: 3:00–5:00 p.m. Mission Valley
youth chorale
(Grades 8–12)
Our Youth Chorale is a new mixed voice ensemble with the San Diego Children’s Choir starting Fall 2023. It is a place for those in grades 8-12, with all levels of music reading experience, who are interested in minimal commitment outside of rehearsal. Choristers perform in 4-8 local concerts each season.
Fall Semester Schedule: September 2 - December 8, 2024
Spring Semester Schedule: January 26 - June 8, 2025
Tuesday: 6:30–8:30 p.m. Carmel Valley/ Del Mar
Chamber Choir (Grades 10–12)
Our auditioned Chamber Choir is for high school students in grades 10-12 who are strong music readers and committed to choir. Chamber choir collaborates regularly with local professional ensembles and perform in 8-15 concerts each season, including local collaborative and high-profile performances. They also have the opportunity to participate in summer tours that alternate from national to international.
Fall Semester Schedule: September 2 - December 8, 2024
Spring Semester Schedule: January 26 - June 8, 2025
Sunday: 5:30–7:00 p.m. Mission Valley