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San Diego Chorus Welcomes Returning Guest Coach Cy Wood
The San Diego Chorus is delighted to welcome back acclaimed performance coach Cy Wood. A respected figure in the barbershop world, Cy serves as a judge in the Performance Category for the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS).  Cy is the Executive Director of the Young Professionals Choral Collective (YPCC) and a versatile creative artist and coach. Cy’s journey has taken him across the country—from performing and producing in New York City for nearly a decade, to teaching music and theatre for seven ...
San Diego Chorus Awarded OSP Grant from the City of San Diego's Commission for Arts and Culture
The San Diego Chorus is proud to announce the award of a Fiscal Year 2026 Organizational Support Program Grant, provided by the City of San Diego’s Commission for Arts and Culture through the Office of Cultural Affairs. As a local nonprofit performing arts organization, this critical support helps keep four-part a cappella harmony vibrant ...
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San Diego Chorus Accepts Wild Card Invitation for 2026 International Competition
The San Diego Chorus is proud to announce its acceptance of a Wild Card invitation to compete in the 2026 Sweet Adelines International Competition, following a strong performance at the Region 21 Golden West Contest and Convention, held in April 2025 in Redondo Beach, California.
Book a Singing Valentine for Friends & Loved Ones
This Valentine's Day, say it with a SONG by sending a heartwarming musical greeting performed by a quartet from the award-winning San Diego Chorus. Every Singing Gram includes two timeless songs in 4-part a cappella harmony and a personal greeting from YOU. 
 Open Auditions for All Voice PartS on Jan. 29th
The award-winning San Diego Chorus of Sweet Adelines International will host open auditions on Wednesday, January 29th from 6:45 PM - 9:45 PM.  The chorus is currently ranked 7th worldwide, and performs 4-part barbershop harmony and contemporary a cappella music. 
San Diego Chorus Returns from Kansas City Ranked 7th Internationally
The San Diego Chorus returned from the 76th Annual Sweet Adelines Convention & Competition ranked 7th Internationally.
Approximately 76 of San Diego's 80 members took the stage in the Semi-Finals, competing against 33 other a cappella choral organizations worldwide. Semi-Finals contest packages are timed and typically feature two songs - an uptune and a ballad. 
The San Diego Chorus Proudly Presents: That Holiday Show 
The San Diego Chorus proudly presents That Holiday Show at 6:30 PM on Sunday, December 15th, 2024! Hosted in the beautiful Arbor View Room of the La Mesa Community Center, this year's seasonal celebration features casual, cabaret-style a cappella performances and featured quartets and ...
ONE IN HARMONY: Presented by the San Diego Chorus with OC Sound 
The San Diego Chorus presents "One in Harmony,” on Saturday, September 28th at 7 PM. The show features performances from OC Sound The show features performances from OC Sound and the San Diego Chorus in addition to featured quartets. The event will be hosted at the MiraCosta College Concert Hall in Oceanside, CA.
The San Diego Chorus Welcomes Coach Ryan Heller for Recharge
The San Diego Chorus is delighted to welcome back coach Ryan Heller to their Fall 2024 Recharge event September 6 - 8th. Ryan is the Director of Alamo Metro Chorus in San Antonio, Texas, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International. With his trademark exuberance, Ryan is as energy-driven as the sound and performances that he inspires from each musician!
San Diego Chorus Performs in HARMONY ROAD on Sept. 8th
San Diego Chorus is among a cappella performance groups invited to take the stage on Sunday, September 8th at 3PM in Sun Harbor’s “HARMONY ROAD.” Hosted at Balboa Park’s
​San Diego Chorus to Perform at 5th Annual Music on the Porch Day
The San Diego Chorus was among 10 regional a cappella choruses and 20 quartets that will be performing at SoloVoce's 5th Annual Music on the Porch Day on Saturday, August. 31st.
San Diego Chorus Welcomes Coach and Director Dr. Dan Wessler
The San Diego Chorus is delighted to welcome coach Dan Wessler to our upcoming rehearsal on August 14th. Dan is a barbershop arranger, singer, and chorus director who currently resides in Long Beach, California. Wessler has been arranging for barbershop quartets and choruses since 2011. Dan’s songs are frequently performed on the Barbershop Harmony Society contest stage at both the district and international ...​
San Diego Chorus Welcomes Cy Wood for Members-Only Coaching
The San Diego Chorus is thrilled to welcome coach Cy Wood. Cy is a judge in the Performance Category for the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS). Currently, he sings baritone in MixTape, a BHS quartet based in Ohio that is the current champion for the Johnny Appleseed district. He also serves as Executive Director for the Young Professionals Choral Collective (YPCC) as well as a creative artist and coach ...
San Diego Chorus Hosts Open Auditions for All Voice Parts Jan. 31st 
The award-winning San Diego Chorus of Sweet Adelines International will host open auditions on Wednesday, January 31st from 6:45 PM - 9:45 PM.  The chorus performs 4-part a cappella harmony in the barbershop style. The event, which will be hosted in Room #207 of the Casa Del Prado Building in Balboa Park, offers an overview of the audition and membership pathway. Women and non-binary treble singers of all musical backgrounds are welcome. Interested singers are encouraged to ... 
San Diego Chorus Welcomes Coach Anne Downton
The San Diego Chorus is delighted to welcome coach Anne Downton to their Winter 2024 Recharge event. Anne serves as Director of Westcoast Harmony Chorus in Vancouver, Canada, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International.  With her unique blend of enthusiasm, expertise and attention to detail, Anne's guidance is both actionable and effective for singers. Anne's barbershop career began in 2000, when she found her way to Westcoast Harmony Chorus.  She was instantly hooked and hasn't looked back since.  
San Diego Chorus Among Seven in 2023 KPBS Musical Holiday Special
Produced in partnership with the Choral Consortium of San Diego, The Holiday Special will premiere at 8 PM PST on Saturday, November 25th on KPBS. The special will re-aire throughout the holiday season and will be available on-demand through the KPBS App. The offering was inspired by an ongoing commitment by KPBS to support and showcase local performing arts organizations.
San Diego Chorus Presents  Holiday Show on December 13th
The San Diego Chorus of Sweet Adelines International presents their 2023 Holiday Show, Sparkle Jolly Twinkle Jingley. The show, a yearly favorite of singers and audiences alike, will take place on Wednesday, December 13th at the Madison High School Auditorium. The venue opens at 6 PM for the Silent Auction and the curtain rises at 7 PM. The evening showcases a festive blend of timeless holiday classics and newer  .... 
Quartet Champion SoloVoce Prepares for International Competition
From the sidewalk, you can hear music pouring from the Sandberg home in Harmony Grove, California. Stepping inside, the sound shifts to uproarious laughter and there’s a festive air of excitement in the room that is noteworthy. Music is strewn throughout the space. Microphone placement and quartet standing positions are taped off on the floor and the members of SoloVoce (along with honorary fifth member ...
PREMIERE: Sing With Me in Celebration of World Singing Day
​The San Diego Chorus proudly premieres the video single "Sing With Me." This song was performed in the finale of our annual show LEGACY: Lifting As We Rise on May 7, 2023. The event was a collaboration with the San Diego Women's Chorus. Named the 2022 Song of the Year by World Singing Day. Sung as a round in three parts, the memorable number is set to the tune of Dona Nobis Pacem (Grant Us Peace).
San Diego Chorus Advances to International Competition in 2024
AUGUST 20, 2023 - The San Diego Chorus recently competed in the Region 21 Golden West Contest and Convention, which was hosted in Albuquerque, New Mexico in March of 2023. The Chorus, which was established in 1951, won second place in the Region with a score of 674, ranking them fifth internationally based on worldwide results released from parent organization Sweet Adelines International. The score earned the chorus a coveted Wild Card invitation to compete internationally in October 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.
The San Diego Chorus at the 2023 Region 21 Convention and Contest in Albuquerque, New Mexico
PREMIERE: We Rise Again from the San Diego Chorus and the San Diego Women's Chorus with Special Guests San Diego Children's Choir
The San Diego Chorus proudly premieres the video single, "We Rise Again." This song was the closing number of the annual show LEGACY: Lifting As We Rise show on May 7, 2023. The event was a joint production with the San Diego Women's Chorus and features special guest musicians from the San Diego Children's Choir. Both organizations are under the direction of Kathleen Hansen. The song soars with the message that the children of today are our hope for the future, and was an immediate favorite of singers and audience members alike.
Interested in singing with the San Diego Chorus? Here's what to expect.
The San Diego Chorus welcomes interested women and non-binary singers to visit and participate in our open weekly rehearsals anytime, year-round. Several times a year, we host a Singer Open House, which is a special evening designed to help prospective members experience the joy of singing 4-part a cappella harmony and learn more about our vocal assessment and audition pathway.
12 Reasons to Sing with the San Diego Chorus
“Once you’ve heard the ‘ring’ of a four-part barbershop chord, you’ll never forget the experience,” says San Diego Chorus Director Kathleen Hansen, a Sweet Adelines International member for more than two decades. “A cappella singing is an art form that helps musicians develop a complex skillset that often starts with enjoying the rich sound of vocal harmony.” ​
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The San Diego Chorus Wants to Send You a Singing Birthday Gram

CBS8 SAN DIEGO ZEVELY ZONE | SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Creating Art Together is a Salve for Our Collective Psyche

SAN DIEGO UNION TRIBUNE | MARCH 22, 2020

Kathleen Hansen is Choral Conductor for San Diego Chorus, San Diego Women’s Chorus and Sun Harbor Chorus
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As children, we sought the comforting feeling of “home”: curling up in a favorite blankie, cuddling with a pet, or giggling with a best friend. Growing up, many people found that place of safety making music in bands, orchestras and choirs. One of the reasons I became a conductor was to create an environment to provide others with that feeling, that space, that experience.

​Once the realities of adulthood set in, there are few and precious spaces where we can join together with vulnerability to explore and express the feelings that we may otherwise hold in or lose touch with. Creating art together is a salve for our collective psyche that gives us rest in a fast-paced world.

​San Diego Chorus to Deliver Singing Valentines

KUSI SAN DIEGO | FEBRUARY 9, 2020

​San Diego Chorus Performs Tunes from Upcoming Show "Snow Day"

KUSI SAN DIEGO | NOVEMBER 30, 2019

Patty Damron Shares Her Love of Singing With the Local Community and the World

92131 MAGAZINE | MAY - JUNE 2019 EDITION

Patty Damron is passionate about sharing her love of song with the world. She is a second generation member of the San Diego Chorus who began singing with the group at the tender age of six. "I started performing with my mom, who was a 35-year member. Back then, family members were part of the cast when the San Diego Chorus put on shows. When I was 16, I became a member myself. I find pure joy in sharing with others through songs and their messages," explained Patty.

​The San Diego Chorus is a world renowned women's singing group with accolades that include winning regional, national and international competitions. Over the course of Patty's 39 years as a member of the San Diego Chorus, she has held many positions, including her current roles as front row member, assistant bass section leader and audio voice listener.
Youth Harmony Day Provides Free Vocal Lessons to Promote A Cappella Singing

​KUSI SAN DIEGO | NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Music Teacher Claims Second Home Within the Community She Directs

SAN DIEGO UNION TRIBUNE | AUGUST 19, 2019

Kathleen Hansen sees community as the cure to the illness of hate and violence, especially the community found in music groups. Over her 20-year history as a choral conductor and music teacher, she has witnessed the power of music in transforming lives. She has seen how it draws people together despite their differences and helps them develop compassion for others.

"Music is such a gentle entry into the world of what other people are experiencing,” Hansen says. "It creates room for empathy toward another person’s story rather than fear, bias or misunderstanding."


​The San Diego Chorus Presents: It's About the Journey

CBS 8 SAN DIEGO | SEPTEMBER 27, 2018


​Give the Unique Gift of Holiday Grams from the San Diego Chorus

CBS 8 SAN DIEGO | DECEMBER 4, 2018

​The San Diego Chorus Hosts New Member Open House

CBS8 SAN DIEGO ZEVELY ZONE | JANUARY 2017

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