Registration for Fall 2026 with Early Bird Rate is NOW OPEN!
Registration for our Fall 2026 Session opens May 1st! Singers in Grades K–2nd grade do not need to audition, and singers in 3rd grade and up may sign up for an audition by following the link below.
OPEN HOUSE FOR GRADES PRE-K–2 | AUGUST 15
Prospective singers in Pre-K through 2nd grade may sign up here for our Open House on August 15, 2026. Our Pre-K and K singers can attend our Prima Open House at 4:00 PM, and prospective singers in Grades 1–2 can attend our Scherzo Open House at 4:45 PM!
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 May 2026 through August. Our audition sign-ups are available HERE. 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 | Fall *Early Bird Rate $450.00 | No audition
Thursdays from 4:00-4:45 at Covenant Presbyterian Church
| First rehearsal August 27th, 2026 | End of semester recital in December |
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 | Fall *Early Bird Rate $475.00 | No audition
Tuesdays 4:10-5:00 | First rehearsal August 25th, 2026 | Recital and full chorus concert in December |
at Lawton School, 1570 31st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
RHODES
OR
Wednesdays 4:00-4:50pm | First rehearsal August 26th, 2026 | Recital and full chorus concert in December |
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 | Fall *Early Bird Rate $485.00 | 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 August 25th, 2026 | Recital and full chorus concert in December |
at Lawton School, 1570 31st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
RHODES
OR
SONATA II Grades 3-5 Wednesdays 5:00-6:00pm | First rehearsal August 26th, 2026 | Recital and full chorus concert in December |
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 | Fall *Early Bird Rate $500.00 | Audition only. Prospective singers, please contact us at admin@sfyouthchorus.org to set up an audition. | First rehearsal August 20th, 2026 | Full chorus concert in December |
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 | Fall *Early Bird Rate $520.00 | Wednesdays 4:00-5:45 | First rehearsal August 19th, 2025 | Full chorus concert in December | 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 | Fall *Early Bird Rate $535.00 | Audition only. Prospective singers, please contact us at admin@sfyouthchorus.org to set up an audition.
Wednesdays 5:30-7:30 | First rehearsal August 19th, 2026 | Full chorus concert in December |
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 | Fall *Early Bird Rate $535.00 | Audition only. Prospective singers, please contact us at admin@sfyouthchorus.org to set up an audition.
Wednesdays 5:45-7:45 | First rehearsal August 19th, 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.
Advanced
Glee Club
Grades 8 -12
Advanced
Advanced Glee Club| Grades 8–12 | Fall *Early Bird Rate $535.00 single chorus OR $300.00 (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 August 24th, 2026 | Full chorus concert in December | 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.
Beginning-Intermediate Glee Club
Grades 5–7
Beginning-Intermediate Glee Club| Grades 5–7 | Fall Tuition *EB Rate $250 (Glee + another chorus) | Audition only. Singers MUST also be enrolled in Allegro, Capriccio, or Cantando. Prospective singers, please contact us at admin@sfyouthchorus.org to set up an audition.
Every other Monday 4:30-6:30 | First rehearsal August 24th, 2026 | Full chorus concert in December | Private voice lessons to be scheduled | LIMITED SPOTS
at Covenant Presbyterian, 321 Taraval Street @ Funston
Following an audition, our Beginning-Intermediate Glee Club singers will 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 amazing opportunity for our singers who are concurrently enrolled in the Allegro, Capriccio, or Cantando Choruses, 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.
Early Bird Rate: Early Bird Rate ends June 1st, after which tuition will increase by $75.00!
Drop and Refund Policy: Winter/Spring tuition can be refunded minus $175 for processing fees up until September 5th, 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 11th, 2026, 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.
