San Diego Master Chorale Announces 65th Season
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 28, 2025
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San Diego Master Chorale Announces 65th Season
San Diego Master Chorale Celebrates 65th Season with Inspiring Concerts, New Learning Studio and Community Programs
(San Diego, CA) — The San Diego Master Chorale proudly announces its 65th Anniversary Season, presenting four inspiring programs that span traditions, cultures, and centuries of choral music. From luminous sacred works to spirited community singing and a finale celebrating America’s rich musical heritage, the 2025–26 Season promises music that uplifts, connects, and inspires.
Season highlights include Echoes, a rich tapestry of sound blending traditions of remembrance and joy, featuring the San Diego Children’s Choir; the 15th annual Messiah Sing; Lux, featuring Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms and Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna; and Americana, a vibrant celebration of our nation’s musical heritage. All tickets go on sale September 16, 2025.
This milestone year also marks the launch of The Learning Studio, a new hub for creative growth and community connection. The Learning Studio will host Vocal Foundations, a workshop series for adult singers, and Choral Bridges, a partnership with San Diego State University that gives music education majors hands-on experience in performance, production, and arts leadership.
Beloved community programs return, including the Side-by-Side Concert with high school singers (Oct. 19, 2025), Beer Choir SD (Spring 2026), and Prelude Tickets, which provide free admission to students. The Chorale will also appear as a guest with the San Diego Symphony in Home Alone in Concert (Dec. 13, 2025) and Noel Noel (Dec. 19–21, 2025).
“For our 65th Anniversary year, we’ve crafted a season that invites audiences to experience the full emotional range of choral music—from reflection and remembrance to celebration and joy,” said John K. Russell, Music Director. “Each program offers a unique way to connect—with history, with community, and with the transcendent beauty of the human voice.”
Tickets for the 2025–26 Season go on sale September 16, 2025 at sdmasterchorale.org or by calling 858-581-2203. Single tickets are $35, with discounts available for Students (18 & Under), Seniors (65+), and Active Duty Military. Early bird tickets for Messiah Sing are $35 through October 15. For more information about the San Diego Master Chorale’s concerts, The Learning Studio, and engagement programs, visit sdmasterchorale.org.
2025-26 SEASON
Concert 1: ECHOES
NOVEMBER 1, 2025 I SAT 4:00 pm
St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral – 2728 Sixth Ave., San Diego
NOVEMBER 2, 2025 I SUN 4:00 pm
San Dieguito Methodist Church – 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas
Our 65th Anniversary Season opens with Echoes — a concert that blends traditions of remembrance and celebration. Inspired by All Saints Day and Día de los Muertos, this vibrant program highlights the power of music to uplift, connect, and bring joy. From David Conte’s Three Mexican Folk Songs to Dan Forrest’s Requiem for the Living, Ēriks Ešenvalds’ O Salutaris Hostia to Bach’s Dona Nobis Pacem, and more, the afternoon unfolds in a rich tapestry of sound.
Concert 2: MESSIAH SING
DECEMBER 8, 2024 I SUN 4:00 pm
St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral – 2728 Sixth Ave., San Diego
Join the Chorus! Celebrate the season with the San Diego Master Chorale’s 15th annual Messiah Sing, led by Music Director John K. Russell. Lift your voice alongside SD Master Chorale members, featured soloists, and fellow music lovers as we perform selections from Handel’s timeless Messiah, accompanied by Associate Music Director and organist Martin Green. This joyful community tradition sells out every year – secure your seat early and be part of the tradition! |
Concert 3: LUX
APRIL 11, 2026 I SAT 4:00 pm
St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral – 2728 Sixth Ave., San Diego
APRIL 12, 2026 I SUN 4:00 pm
St. James-by-the-Sea – 743 Prospect St., La Jolla
The San Diego Master Chorale returns to St. James-by-the-Sea in La Jolla and St. Paul’s Cathedral with Lux, a luminous program anchored by two choral masterpieces: Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms and Morten Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna. Featuring Associate Music Director and organist Martin Green, this radiant concert explores light, peace, and spiritual reflection through soaring harmonies and timeless texts. |
Concert 4: AMERICANA
MAY 30, 2026 I SAT 4:00 pm
San Dieguito Methodist Church – 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas
MAY 31, 2026 I SUN 4:00 pm
La Jolla Presbyterian Church – 7715 Draper Ave., La Jolla
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ABOUT SAN DIEGO MASTER CHORALE Since 1961, the San Diego Master Chorale has presented inspiring and exhilarating performances throughout San Diego County. Featuring 130 of the region’s finest singers, the Chorale performs classical masterworks, new music by contemporary composers, and diverse works under the direction of Music Director John K. Russell.
Each year, the SD Master Chorale reaches tens of thousands of listeners, both on stage and off, through live performances across San Diego including collaborations with the San Diego Symphony and Mainly Mozart, and through broadcasts on San Diego’s NPR station, KPBS. The mission of SD Master Chorale is to connect all people to the joy of professional-caliber live choral music and enrich lives by sharing what we have in common — our voice. For more, visit sdmasterchorale.org.
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