Early Bird Registration for Spring 2026 opened on NOVEMBER 1st!
Early Bird Registration for our upcoming session started on November 1st! Sign up during the month of November to receive a discount on tuition for Spring 2026!
AUDITIONS FOR SINGERS IN GRADES 3–12
Singers in grades 3–12 are required to complete an audition and interview. Auditions will be ongoing from November 2025 to January 2026. Our audition sign-ups are available HERE. Questions may be emailed to: admin@sfyouthchorus.org or by calling 415-629-8540.
OPEN HOUSE ON JANUARY 10, 2026 FOR SINGERS IN GRADES PRE-K, K, 1, and 2
Prospective singers in grades Pre-K, K, 1, and 2 can sign up for our Open House on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 4:00–4:45 PM (Pre-K–K) and 4:45–5:30 PM (Grades 1–2). Questions may be emailed to: admin@sfyouthchorus.org or by calling 415-629-8540.
FINANCIAL AID
Families interested in financial aid can submit this form upon registering.
PRIMA
Grades PreK-K
Beginners
PRIMA | Grades Pre-K – K Beginners *Singers must be a minimum of 4 years old | Winter/Spring Tuition $475.00 | No audition
Thursdays from 4:00-4:45 at Covenant Presbyterian Church
| First rehearsal January 8th, 2026 | End of semester recital in May|
at Covenant Presbyterian, 321 Taraval Street @ Funston
RHODES
A joyful introduction to singing and musicianship firmly grounded in the Kodály Method, a singing-based approach which builds musical literacy and musical skills. Folk songs, vocal warm-ups, instruments, games, musical activities, and movement are the heart of this curriculum. A joyful holiday recital will wrap up this vibrant semester!
SCHERZO
Grades 1-2
Beginners
SCHERZO | Grades 1-2 Beginners | Winter/Spring Tuition $500.00 | No audition
Tuesdays 4:10-5:00 | First rehearsal January 6th, 2026 | Recital and full chorus concert in May |
at Lawton School, 1570 31st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
RHODES
OR
Wednesdays 4:00-4:50pm | First rehearsal January 7th, 2026 | Recital and full chorus concert in May |
at Covenant Presbyterian, 321 Taraval Street @ Funston
RHODES
Sonata I and II Grades 3-5
Training Chorus
SONATA I and II | Grades 3-5 Training Choir | Winter/Spring Tuition Rate $510.00 | Audition only. Prospective singers, please contact us at admin@sfyouthchorus.org to set up an audition.
SONATA I Grades 3-5 Tuesdays 5:00-6:00 | First rehearsal January 6th, 2026 | Recital and full chorus concert in May |
at Lawton School, 1570 31st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
RHODES
OR
SONATA II Grades 3-5 Wednesdays 5:00-6:00pm | First rehearsal January 7th, 2026 | Recital and full chorus concert in May |
at Covenant Presbyterian, 321 Taraval Street @ Funston
RHODES
Following an audition, this will be a continued exploration of singing and musicianship firmly grounded in the Kodály and Orff Methods. Choristers work on pitch-matching, vocal tone, vowel production, and breathing technique while studying a variety of songs from around the world. Bi-weekly music theory assignments help with learning to read music. Instruments, movement, and engaging songs and warm-ups are the heart of this curriculum. Choristers also work on being excellent performers. This chorus will participate in our full chorus holiday concert and also perform in a joyous holiday recital.
Allegro
4th/5th/6th Intermediate
ALLEGRO Thursdays 4:45-6:15 | Winter/Spring Tuition $525.00 | Audition only. Prospective singers, please contact us at admin@sfyouthchorus.org to set up an audition. | First rehearsal January 8th, 2026 | Full chorus concert in May |
at Covenant Presbyterian 321 Taraval Street @ Funston
GERBER/RHODES
Following an audition, intermediate choristers focus on performance, discipline, responsibility, and displaying beautiful and unified vocal tone, intonation, and expanding their vocal range. There’s extensive work on vocal technique, grounded in healthy breath support and physical exercises. Singers learn music from all music eras and styles, spanning Medieval chant to contemporary pop. Musicianship/music theory lessons start every rehearsal, and choristers are looked to as strong contributors in every rehearsal. Choristers also work on being excellent performers and work each semester on choreographed selections with our dance instructor. This ensemble is featured in our full chorus concert and will participate in numerous local community performances.
Capriccio | Grades 5-6-7 | Winter/Spring Tuition $545.00 | Wednesdays 4:00-5:45 | First rehearsal January 7th, 2025 | Full chorus concert in May | Audition only. Prospective singers, please contact us at admin@sfyouthchorus.org to set up an audition.
GERBER
Following an audition, advanced choristers focus on performance, discipline, responsibility, and displaying beautiful and unified vocal tone, intonation, and expanding their vocal range. There’s extensive work on vocal technique, grounded in healthy breath support and physical exercises. Singers learn music from all music eras and styles, spanning Medieval chant to contemporary pop. Choristers also work regularly with our resident choreographer for each of our main performances. Occasional small group lessons are required before rehearsals, and musicianship/music theory lessons start every rehearsal. Musicianship/music theory lessons start every rehearsal, and choristers are looked to as strong contributors in every rehearsal. Choristers also work on being excellent performers and work each semester on choreographed selections with our dance instructor. This chorus is the main feature of our full chorus concert and performs regularly in professional engagements throughout the Bay Area
Cantando
7th-10th
Advanced
CANTANDO Mixed Voices | Grades 7-10 | Winter/Spring Tuition $560.00 | Audition only. Prospective singers, please contact us at admin@sfyouthchorus.org to set up an audition.
Wednesdays 5:30-7:30 | First rehearsal January 7th, 2026 | Full chorus concert in May |
GERBER/RHODES/GUEST CLINICIANS
at Covenant Presbyterian 321 Taraval Street @ Funston
Following an audition, advanced choristers focus on performance, discipline, responsibility, and displaying beautiful and unified vocal tone, intonation, and expanding their vocal range. There’s extensive work on vocal technique, grounded in healthy breath support and physical exercises. Singers learn music from all music eras and styles, spanning Medieval chant to contemporary pop. Choristers also work regularly with our resident choreographer for each of our main performances. Occasional small group lessons are required before rehearsals, and musicianship/music theory lessons start every rehearsal. Musicianship/music theory lessons start every rehearsal, and choristers are looked to as strong contributors in every rehearsal. Choristers also work on being excellent performers and work each semester on choreographed selections with our dance instructor. This chorus will have crossover rehearsal with Ensemble, is one of the main features of our full chorus concert and performs regularly in professional engagements throughout the Bay Area.
Ensemble
9th-12th Advanced
ENSEMBLE Mixed Voices | Grades 9-12 | Winter/Spring Tuition $560.00 | Audition only. Prospective singers, please contact us at admin@sfyouthchorus.org to set up an audition.
Wednesdays 5:45-7:45 | First rehearsal January 7th, 2026 | Full chorus concert in May |
GERBER/RHODES/GUEST CLINICIANS
at Covenant Presbyterian 321 Taraval Street @ Funston
Following an audition, advanced choristers focus on performance, discipline, responsibility, and displaying beautiful and unified vocal tone, intonation, and expanding their vocal range. There’s extensive work on vocal technique, grounded in healthy breath support and physical exercises. Singers learn music from all music eras and styles, spanning Medieval chant to contemporary pop. Choristers also work regularly with our resident choreographer for each of our main performances. Occasional small group lessons are required before rehearsals, and musicianship/music theory lessons start every rehearsal. Musicianship/music theory lessons start every rehearsal, and choristers are looked to as strong contributors in every rehearsal. Choristers also work on being excellent performers and work each semester on choreographed selections with our dance instructor. This chorus will have crossover rehearsal with Cantando, is one of the main features of our full chorus concert and performs regularly in professional engagements throughout the Bay Area.
Glee Club
Grades 8 -12
Advanced
Glee Club| Grades 8-12 Voices | Winter/Spring Tuition Early Bird Rate $560.00 single chorus OR $180.00 (Glee + another chorus) | Audition only. Prospective singers, please contact us at admin@sfyouthchorus.org to set up an audition.
Every Monday 4:30-6:30 | First rehearsal January 12th, 2026 | Full chorus concert in May | Voice Lessons on Thursdays, to be scheduled | LIMITED SPOTS
GERBER
at Covenant Presbyterian, 321 Taraval Street @ Funston
Following an audition, advanced choristers focus on solos, duets and singing in 3-4 part harmony with choreography. There’s extensive work on vocal technique, grounded in healthy breath support and physical exercises. Singers learn music from all music eras and styles, spanning from madrigals and motets, to Broadway and contemporary pop. Choristers also work on being excellent performers and independent musicians who perform without a conductor. This chorus is an advanced, additional opportunity for our Cantando singers, and is not to be missed! They will be a main feature at all SFYC concerts and perform regularly in professional engagements throughout the Bay Area.
BECAUSE OUR TOURS ARE THE BEST!!!!!!!
Gold Level Touring Choir| Grades 6-12 | Audition |*$300.00 charged to SFYC Alumni Only |
Rehearsing on the following Sundays: 08/31/25, 09/21/25, 10/26/25, 11/16/25, 12/14/25, 01/25/26/, 02/15/26, 02/22/26, 03/15/26 | Tour is in APRIL of 2026 - CHICAGO! | All participants in grades 6-8 MUST be in either Capriccio, Cantando or Glee Club. Participants in 9th grade and up are HIGHLY encouraged to be in Cantando, Ensemble, or Glee Club but this might be waived if singers have been longtime members of SFYC. Inquire at katie@sfyouthchorus.org. *This is in addition to the cost of the tour.
GERBER
at Covenant Presbyterian, 321 Taraval Street @ Funston
Winter/Spring tuition can be refunded minus $175 for processing fees up until January 20th, 2026 or tuition may be credited toward future semesters at San Francisco Youth Chorus or SummerGATE. No refunds will be granted after this time.
CONCERT ATTIRE
The specific linked items for Ensemble, Cantando, Capriccio, and Allegro girls’ formal concert attire and Ensemble, Cantando, Capriccio, and Allegro boys’ neckties are required if you do not already have them. All other linked items below are simply examples of what else is required.
Our uniform requirements are not gender-specific. Prima, Scherzo, and Sonata singers may wear either black pants or black skirts with their uniform. Allegro, Capriccio, Cantando, and Ensemble singers may wear either boys’ or girls’ uniform. You must obtain all clothing items listed in bold below (not the SFYC T-shirts) for your singer on your own before October 1, 2025, in time for our Winter Concert uniform check.
Prima: Light blue SFYC T-shirt
Scherzo: Red SFYC T-shirt
Sonata: White SFYC T-shirt
Prima, Scherzo, and Sonata: Black pants (examples are these or these) or black skirt (this is an example). Black flats or other nice black shoes. Pants must be worn with black socks. Skirts must be worn with black tights.
Allegro Girls: Black SFYC T-shirt for casual. For formal, this black Valentina short-sleeve sweetheart-neck dress with royal blue sash. Black flats or other nice black shoes with natural hose or bare legs.
Capriccio Girls: Black SFYC T-shirt for casual. For formal, this black Valentina short-sleeve sweetheart-neck dress with silver sash. Black flats or other nice black shoes with natural hose or bare legs.
Capriccio Boys: Black SFYC T-shirt for casual. For formal, black long-sleeve dress shirt (this is an example), black pants (this is an example), and this silver necktie. Nice black shoes with black socks.
Cantando and Ensemble Girls: Black SFYC T-shirt for casual. For formal, this short-sleeve sweetheart-neck blouse in royal blue and these black palazzo pants. Black flats or other nice black shoes with natural hose or bare ankles.
Allegro, Cantando, and Ensemble Boys: Black SFYC T-shirt for casual. For formal, black long-sleeve dress shirt (this is an example), black pants (this is an example), and this royal blue necktie. Nice black shoes with black socks.
