Ensemble Program choristers (1st-12th grade) only need to attend one rehearsal per week for their choir level. Enrollment opens twice per year each Fall and Spring semester. While we welcome new Ensemble Program choristers to join us each semester, we strongly encourage participation throughout the full academic year to gain the most benefit. Both semesters offer unique educational and programmatic opportunities.
For schedule information about Prelude Program (ages 3-6) click here.
Ensemble Program season 2026-27
FALL SEMESTER: August 30 - December 5, 2026*
SPRING SEMESTER: late January - May 2027
*Mandatory retreats schedule: Premier Choir – August 14-16, 2026; Chamber Choir – August 15-16, 2026; Intermediate Choir – September 20, 2026
Choir level schedule FALL 2026
PREPARATORY CHOIR (GRADES 1–3)
Monday: 5:00–6:00 p.m. La Mesa/Grossmont
Tuesday: 4:30–5:30 p.m. Del Mar
Wednesday: 3:45–4:45 p.m. Rancho Bernardo/Poway
Wednesday: 5:00–6:00 p.m. Rancho Bernardo/Poway
Thursday: 5:00–6:00 p.m. Mission Valley
APPRENTICE CHOIR (GRADES 4–6)
Monday: 6:15–7:15 p.m. La Mesa/Grossmont
Tuesday: 5:45–6:45 p.m. Del Mar
Wednesday: 6:15–7:15 p.m. Rancho Bernardo/Poway
Thursday: 6:15–7:15 p.m. Mission Valley
INTERMEDIATE CHOIR (GRADES 6–8)
Tuesday: 6:30–8:00 p.m. Carmel Valley
Sunday: 3:00–4:30 p.m. Mission Valley
PREMIER CHOIR (GRADES 7–12)
Sunday: 3:00–5:00 p.m. Mission Valley
YOUTH CHORALE (GRADES 8-12)
Tuesday: 6:30–8:30 p.m. Carmel Valley
CHAMBER CHOIR (GRADES 10–12)
Sunday: 5:30–7:00 p.m. Mission Valley
Performances and Tour
All singers have the opportunity to perform in two large concerts, one in the winter and one in the spring. Each ensemble performs throughout the year with performances ranging from four to 15 opportunities that grow in frequency and caliber in the upper level choirs (Premier and Chamber).
Touring opportunities begin at the Apprentice level choir with a local tour. Intermediate Choir tours regionally and the upper level choirs (Premier and Chamber) alternate national and internal tours each year.