Sing with the San Diego Chorus

Our New Member Team wants to hear from you!

Discover the joy of singing by exploring membership with the San Diego Chorus! Strengthen your vocal and performance skills, build confidence and enjoy the sense of belonging that accompanies singing with an 80+ member performance ensemble. Visitors are warmly welcomed online at our weekly virtual rehearsals, or ask about our upcoming virtual New Member Open House.

We're Saving You a Spot at our Virtual Open House!

JANUARY 2021 - DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED

​PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS WELCOME
Online Event, 7 PM - 9 PM

​Now's your chance to check out the San Diego Chorus at our Winter Virtual Open House! Drop in on a rehearsal, see recent performances and learn more about our audition and membership process.

Visit a Virtual Rehearsal


​Join the San Diego Chorus at our weekly virtual rehearsal each Wednesday on Zoom from 7 to 9 p.m. You'll feel an immediate connection with our 80+ members even in this safe, socially distanced format. Questions? Our amazing New Member Team is standing by with helpful information - take the next step!

Beautiful Balboa Park


​In support of safe distancing best practices, the San Diego Chorus has currently suspended onsite rehearsals. We look forward to returning to our normal weekly rehearsal schedule soon. Join us then from 6:45 pm - 9:45 pm on Wednesdays in the Casa Del Prado, Room 207 at Balboa Park very soon.

Twelve Reasons to Sing with the San Diego Chorus


Learn more about the welcoming, inclusive culture and warm camaraderie that the San Diego Chorus is known for! However it is that you've found your way to us, we're confident you'll find lots of reasons to stay, sing, join and enjoy membership for years to come.
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More About the San Diego Chorus

Belonging, Inclusion
​ and Diversity

The San Diego Chorus encourages women of any age, race, nationality, religion and sexual orientation to audition.

Pathway to Membership

We're here to help you every step of the way! Learn more about what to expect, and the benefits and requirements of membership.

 Performances and Musical Development

The San Diego Chorus reaches audiences totaling over 30,000 annually through local, regional and international performances. Learn more.

Grow with our Chorus Leadership Teams


​The San Diego Chorus grows and thrives thanks in large part to multiple groups of  dedicated and talented members who also step up to serve the Chorus in leadership roles. From special projects to committees to multi-year appointments, you'll find lots of opportunities to grow and contribute. Members are eligible for organizational steering positions on the Director's Music Team and Chorus Management Team after one year of membership.

Perform and Compete Regionally and Internationally

Sing with the Award-Winning San Diego Chorus

The award-winning San Diego Chorus has multiple  large and small group performances throughout San Diego annually. As a member of Region 21 Golden West, we also compete regionally every year and internationally every other year.

Be Part of a Performance or Competitive Quartet

Members of the San Diego Chorus are also eligible to sing with a quartet. Quartets may be focused on practice, performance or competition. Competitive quartets must register with Sweet Adelines International and fulfill quartet requirements.

Vocal Coaching Videos


​These 5 -10 minute Video Tips for Vocalists from Master Directors Kathleen Hansen and Kim Vaughn are a secret weapon for singers and directors alike. Discover vocal warm-ups, breathing techniques, and skill development, plus answers to many musical frequently asked questions.
Learn to Love Your Own Voice
Kathleen Hansen
Be Your Own Voice Teacher
Kathleen Hansen
Super Lung Power & Breath Control in 5 Minutes a Day
Kathleen Hansen
The Importance of Palate
Kim Vaughn
Range Extensions with Italian Vowels
Kim Vaughn
The Placing of Voice Technique
Kim Vaughn
Range Extension Going Up
Kim Vaughn

Magical Moments: San Diego Chorus Photo Gallery

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"The chorus has helped me become a more confident singer and person in general. This organization has helped me hone my craft and take pride in things that I am good at. I know I am a competent and confident individual capable of great things - this lesson extends to the rest of my life as well."

SHAKUR COLLINS

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To be a member of the San Diego Chorus means becoming part of an amazing singing organization teaming with incredibly smart, focused, dedicated, and passionate women who love singing four-part a cappella harmony.  My music skills have grown exponentially and that growth has changed my life! 

JENNIFER FRENCH

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Since joining the San Diego Chorus, I am so much more aware of my personal instrument (voice) than I've been in the past. I have tools like videos and apps and access to experts to answer questions as they arise. All of these things contribute to a culture of growth and improvement.

PATTI GOIN

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Music is, quite literally, my life! I have spent the last 45 years of my life as a singing member or as a musical director of the San Diego Chorus. It’s my musical family and I cannot imagine not having it with me for my remaining years.

KIM VAUGHN

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I noticed something special on my first rehearsal - the commitment to excellence was evident. Something told me it was "for me," and the warm welcome I received once on the risers confirmed that. In the past year, I've learned answers to questions I never even knew to ask about voice quality, breathing, blending and such. It's been quite a musical education and I'm looking forward to competition.

SUSY SHEPARD

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