June 25 - 30, 2026
San Diego, CA USA
Join us and visiting middle & high school youth choirs from across the nation for a fun, educational, cultural exchange hosted at the gorgeous University of San Diego (USD) campus.
This 6-day festival offers middle and high school choirs (treble and mixed voice) the opportunity to work with Guest Conductor Cindy Ellis, an award-winning Cuban-American music educator and vocalist, and Ruthie Millgard, Artistic Director of San Diego Children’s Choir, in learning and celebrating repertoire primarily from Mexico and Central America. Participating choirs will perform, among other choral works, the world premier of a newly commissioned piece by Mexican composer, Maria Granillo, in unique San Diego venues.
Meals, transportation, supervision, and admission are included and carefully arranged. Family and friends are invited to join us for the festival concerts on Sunday, 6/28/26 and Monday, 6/29/26.
Pricing
OVERNIGHT OPTION (6/25/26 - 6/30/26): $1,495 per person (6 days, 5 nights. All-inclusive package: lodging (quad occupancy), meals, admissions, transportation during the festival, and more)*
DAY-ONLY OPTION (6/25/26 - 6/29/26): $1,145 per person (Full festival experience without overnight accommodations at USD)*
*Choir directors receive comped packaged after 20 paying participants
registration & payment deadlines
February 15, 2026 - Registration Deadline
April 15, 2026 - Final Payment Deadline
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CHOir directors/group leaders:
INDIVIDUAL YOUTH SINGERS:
Questions? Email youthchoralfest@sdcchoir.org or call 858-587-1087
San Diego Children’s Choir, 402 W Broadway, Suite 1240, San Diego, CA 92101, USA