San Diego Children's Choir

San Diego Children’s Choir offers the Prelude Program, Preparatory Choir, Apprentice Choir, Intermediate Choir, Premier Choir, Youth Chorale, and Chamber Choir. The Prelude Program is for ages 3-6, Preparatory Choir is for grades 1-3 and does not require an audition, and grades 4-12 require an audition for placement purposes. Ensemble Program choristers in grades 1-12 need to attend one rehearsal per week for their choir level.

Programs

• Prelude Program — ages 3-6 · Wednesdays, 4:00-4:45 p.m.; 5:00-5:45 p.m.; Thursdays, 4:00-4:45 p.m.; 5:00-5:45 p.m.
• Preparatory Choir — grades 1-3 · Monday 5:00-6:00 p.m.; Tuesday 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Wednesday 3:45-4:45 p.m.; Wednesday 5:00-6:00 p.m.; Thursday 5:00-6:00 p.m. · $525 per session
• Apprentice Choir — grades 4-6 · Monday 6:15-7:15 p.m.; Tuesday 5:45-6:45 p.m.; Wednesday 6:15-7:15 p.m.; Thursday 6:15-7:15 p.m. · $590 per session
• Intermediate Choir — grades 6-8 · Tuesday 6:30-8:00 p.m.; Sunday 3:00-4:30 p.m. · $675 per session
• Premier Choir — grades 7-12 · Sunday 3:00-5:00 p.m. · $930 per session
• Youth Chorale — grades 8-12 · Tuesday 6:30-8:30 p.m. · $815 per session
• Chamber Choir — grades 10-12 · Sunday 5:30-7:00 p.m. · $930 per session

At a glance

• Ages: 1–18 years old
• Price range: $525–$930 per session
• General schedule: Enrollment is open twice per year: July - September for the Fall semester and November - February for the Spring semester. Ensemble Program season 2026-27: Fall semester August 30 - December 5, 2026; Spring semester late January - May 2027. Ensemble Program choristers (1st-12th grade) only need to attend one rehearsal per week for their choir level.

About the provider

Founded in 1990, the San Diego Children’s Choir says it has been part of San Diego’s cultural and educational landscape for more than 36 years and is the area’s oldest and largest choral training program. Its mission is to provide children with music education and performance opportunities that foster performance excellence and collaboration at the highest artistic level, nurture individual development, and create a foundation for lifelong success. The choir says it provides high quality choral training, music education and performance opportunities to children across the county, and over 70% of underserved children in its programs receive donor-funded free music education.

• Fall Sessions Schedule — September - October, 2026

Tuition and registration fees are non-refundable. Annual registration fee is $45. A sibling discount of $50 off each sibling after the first enrolled is available. Early Bird Discount: $25 off per chorister enrolled if registered and paid in full by August 1, 2026. Family Association volunteers are asked to volunteer a minimum of 5 hours per year. Financial aid is available and full scholarships are awarded to all qualifying families in the Ensemble Program (grades 1-12).

What families say

“absolutely amazing” — parent surveys

“gifted” — parent surveys

Last updated October 10, 2026.