07/15/2026
We can’t believe it’s already been 2 weeks since we concluded our second San Diego Youth Choral Festival, we’re still buzzing about the great time had by all. SDCC staff and the festival team at large prepared for over a year to make this another unforgettable experience, and we’re thrilled to say it was a huge success.
Like in 2024, participants from all over the country experienced some of the most exceptional parts of San Diego: the beach, the world famous SD Zoo, Balboa Park, and their home for the week, the stunning University of San Diego.
Guest conductor was absolutely a highlight of the participant experience once again. She leads with compassion, skill and energy and we can’t wait to have her back again!
We were thrilled to perform another new composition by composer Maria Granillo as well, be on the look out for this and other festival videos soon.
Big thanks to the Center for World Music and Omo Aché as well as Kathleen Hansen and Royce Ferguson and Royce’s Voices for fun and informational workshops.
And finally, bravo to the staff, chaperones and conductors of each participating ensemble for managing their groups so beautifully and for being so easy to work with. We hope to see you again before too long!
Pennsylvania Youth Chorale
Barrington Children’s Choir (Illinois)
Rise Up Children’s Choir (Utah)
Phoenix Boys Choir
Cantabella Children’s Choir (Bay area, CA)
San Diego Children’s Choir.
Big thanks to Gary Payne for the 📸