Delighting Audiences of 30,000+ Annually

The San Diego Chorus reaches audiences totally over 30,000 annually through local, regional and international performances at popular venues like Seaport Village, Balboa Park, the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and many more. Chorus membership includes lots opportunities designed to grow and strengthen your vocal skills, boost confidence and develop leadership through practice and performance.
How We Help New Members Feel at Home
First Year Rookie Program
​You came, you sang, and you want to join! Now what? Never fear - our Rookie Team has a full year of events and opportunities designed to support and equip you with musical production skills, chorus etiquette, connections and fun social events to help you get to know others and feel more at home.
Chorus Mentors
New Members of the San Diego Chorus are paired with a personal mentor. You'll have an opportunity to build a personal relationship with a Chorus veteran. This is one more way we ensure that you always have a friendly face, encouragement and someone nearby to guide you.

Our Year At A Glance

The San Diego Chorus offers members a diverse and exciting schedule of opportunities to grow as a musician. With focused vocal instruction, workshops, performances, competition and more, we're bursting with ideas and events that help us share our love of four-part women's a cappella barbershop music with the world! Here's a snapshot of some of the events that may occur in a typical year.
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JANUARY
Chorus "Recharge" Weekend with Guest Coach
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FEBRUARY
Singing Sweetheart Grams
 APRIL
Region 21 Convention and Competition, Phoenix, AZ
(2-year competition cycle, opposite of International Competition)
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MAY - AUGUST
San Diego Chorus Annual Show
Region 21 Summer Seminar
OCTOBER
Singer Open House

Sweet Adelines International Competition
(2-year competition cycle, opposite of Regional Competition)
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NOVEMBER
Youth Harmony Day Workshop and Concert
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DECEMBER
Singing Holiday Grams
​December Nights in Balboa Park
San Diego Chorus Holiday Show

Grow as a Musician and a Performer
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PERSONAL ​PRACTICE

​Establishing an effective personal practice routine and schedule will help you grow as a musician and prepare your San Diego Chorus repertoire.
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SECTION ​DEVELOPMENT

Your section leader will share details about quarterly and special section rehearsals, as well as offering notes to guide areas of practice and emphasis.
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INDIVIDUAL COACHING

​Members of the San Diego Chorus receive a free Private Vocal Instruction session with Master Director Kathleen Hansen. Additional PVI opportunities available.
SINGER TOOLS

The San Diego Chorus has a Members-only website and App to make music and practice tools easy to access. Plus we'll introduce you to a host of singer resources like TE Tuner and more.

Regional and International Competition

As a member of Sweet Adelines International and Region 21 Golden West, the San Diego Chorus  typically travels to participate in both regional and international competitions on a rotating annual and biannual basis. Competitive Quartets associated with the San Diego Chorus also have multiple opportunities to compete at regional and international levels.

Special Opportunities
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Sing Outs and Small Group Performances
​Media Appearances and Educational Events
Choral Partnerships and  Performances
​Practice, Performance & Competitive Quartets
Love to move? Audition for the Front Row
Lead Committees or Serve on a Leadership Team