San Francisco Boys Chorus

Open Rehearsal - East Bay (Visit a Rehearsal)
2025-02-06 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lake Merritt United Methodist Church, 1330 Lakeshore Ave., Oakland, CA, 94606, United States
San Francisco Boys Chorus invites you to Open Rehearsal Day!Come to a rehearsal and try it out!All boys 5-12 are welcome to attend!NO APPOINTMENTS OR EXPERIENCE NEEDED!East BayFebruary 64:30-6:00pmLake Merritt United Methodist Church1330 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland

Open Rehearsal - South Bay (Visit a Rehearsal)
2025-02-13 16:30 - 18:00 | Congregational Church of San Mateo, 225 Tilton Ave, San Mateo, CA, 94401, United States
San Francisco Boys Chorus invites you to Open Rehearsal Day!Come to a rehearsal and try it out!All boys 5-12 are welcome to attend!NO APPOINTMENTS OR EXPERIENCE NEEDED!South BayFebruary 134:30-6:00pmCongregational Church of San Mateo225 Tilton Ave, San Mateo

Annual Gala & Auction
2025-03-08 18:00 - 22:00 | The St. Regis San Francisco, 125 Third Street, San Francisco, California, 94103, United States
SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2025

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San Francisco Boys Chorus Gala and AuctionBENEFITING THE SAN FRANCISCO BOYS CHORUS’ SUMMER MUSIC CAMP AND TUITION ASSISTANCE FUND

Please join us for this elegant evening and partake in our silent and live auction; enjoy local wine with a 3-course dinner and wonderful music in the 5-star atmosphere that the St. Regis San Francisco always provides. Bid on local favorites and unique items during the fabulous auction program and enjoy performances featuring the San Francisco Boys Chorus and special guest artists. The evening raises tuition assistance funds for the San Francisco Boys Chorus’ music education and training program. Tickets are SOLD OUT. If you can’t make it please contribute a Scholarship Donation. Your support makes a difference.

2025 HONOREETERRANCE KELLYFOUNDER & ARTISTIC DIRECTOROAKLAND INTERFAITH GOSPEL CHOIR2025 ALUMNUS HONOREECAEN THOMASON-REDUSPERFORMER, RECORDING ARTIST, TEACHER, FUNDRAISER& ARTS ADMINISTRATOR

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2025 Gala Entrée Choices:Entrée Choices

Chicken: Organic chicken breast with carrot mousseline, young turnips, and whole grain mustard jus.Fish: Salmon with potato quinoa cake, honey-glazed carrots, and citrus hollandaise. Vegetarian: Grilled cauliflower steak, saffron rice, English peas, cherry tomato, chimichurri sauce. – R.S.V.P. guest names and selection by Monday, Feb. 24

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Songfest - Family-Friendly Concert
2025-03-29 14:00 | Trinity+St. Peter’s Church, 1620 Gough Street, San Francisco, California, 94109, United States
This is a family-friendly concert, and kids are encouraged to attend!Come and sing with the San Francisco Boys Chorus!Join us for a fun Community Songfest and Sing-Along with performances by the acclaimed Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, led by Terrance Kelly, and Grammy-winning San Francisco Boys Chorus, led by Ian Robertson.

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-children free

New Chorister Placements
2025-05-10 10:00, 2025-09-06 10:00
Sign up for desired location and a time will be assigned to you: www.sfbc.org/sing

Sign up for a placement appointment or learn how to join the Junior Chorus (no audition or experience required)

The San Francisco Boys Chorus offers its program in four Bay Area counties. Our six-level program provides vocal training, music appreciation, handbells, and age-specific performance experience. High school-aged boys whose voices have changed from the treble range can participate in the Graduate Choral.

Since 1948, the San Francisco Boys Chorus has trained boys to enjoy music, perform in public, and appear in San Francisco Opera productions. The San Francisco Boys Chorus is proud to offer an experience our alumni say lasts a lifetime.

Rehearsals are offered in San Francisco, San Rafael, Oakland, andSan Mateo.

Sign up for an audition or more information: www.sfbc.org/sing

San Francisco Boys Chorus Spring Concert
2025-06-07 14:00 | Calvary Presbyterian Church, 2515 Fillmore St, San Francisco, California, 94115, United States
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San Francisco Boys Chorus’ spring concert, Build Me A World, promises to be unforgettable! With special guest members from Kitka Women’s Vocal Ensemble. The combination of grand choral works, a magnificent organ, and the soaring beauty of young voices is sure to create an emotional and powerful experience in the beautiful Calvary Presbyterian Church.Featuring incredible choral masterpieces from a variety of genres—Baroque, Classical, Modern, and Folk—which will offer a beautiful mix of textures and styles. The inclusion of Vivaldi, Mozart, and Duruflé guarantees some timeless pieces, and the folk songs will bring in global influences, enriching the concert’s diversity.

Fantastic news! Members of Kitka Women’s Vocal Ensemble will join the SFBC spring concert on June 7th, adding to this truly special event. A Prairie Home Companion described Kitka as “a stunning group unlike any other…absolutely electrifying!” Kitka’s innovative genre is captivating, and the collaboration with our boys promises to be a memorable experience for everyone involved.

Of course, the more than 170 young voices will add depth and power to the performance, especially during the heartwarming finale, Build Me A World. It will be a moment that stays with you long after the concert ends.

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The Saturday, June 7, 2025, Spring SFBC Concert will be held at Calvary Presbyterian Church in San Francisco, located in Pacific Heights at the corner of Fillmore Street and Jackson.

In the neighborhood around Calvary Presbyterian, there are many good restaurants. Concertgoers often like to dine before or after the performance. Here’s a link to “Flavors of the Fillmore”, which can help you make your plans in San Francisco’s Fillmore/Pacific Heights Corridor. https://fillmorestreetsf.com/dining/

The Chorus looks forward to seeing you.

Tour to Italy
2025-07-10 12:00 - 2025-07-19 12:00
Winner of the Grand Prix best choir and 2 gold and 1 silver medals. Also, Best Soloist was won by Solah Malik.

CLASSICAL VOICE ARTICLE https://www.sfcv.org/articles/music-news/sf-boys-chorus-wins-top-prizes-international-festival#

SEE MORE ON INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMQnkxPun46

2025 Italy Tour and 7th LEONARDO DA VINCI INTERNATIONAL CHORAL FESTIVAL July 15th – 18th FLORENCE, ITALY

July 10 – July 19, 2025: Tour to Italy & Participation in the Leonardo Da Vinci International Choral Festival

SAN FRANCISCO BOYS CHORUS TOUR CONCERT SCHEDULE

July 12 (7pm), Concert in the Duomo, Piazza Duomo

July 13 (5pm), Concert in the Chiesa de San Salvador, Sestiere di S. Marco

July 15-18, concerts to be determined later by the Festival in Florence— SFBC Participates In The 7th Leonardo Da Vinci International Choral Festival

SFBC Sings National Anthem – SF Giants
2025-09-10 12:45 | Oracle Park: Home of the San Francisco Giants, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, California, 94107, United States
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Diamondbacks at San Francisco GiantsGAME TIME: Sep 10, 2025, 12:45 PMOracle ParkPurchase before Aug 11, 2025 11:59 PM PDT for best seats.

Everyone, including all choristers (singing or not), must have a ticket to enter.See ChorusConnection and Performance Memo for Chorister call times and meeting area information.

New Chorister Placements
2025-11-15 10:00
Sign up for desired location, and a time will be assigned to you: www.sfbc.org/sing

Sign up for a placement appointment or learn how to join the Junior Chorus (no audition or experience required)

The San Francisco Boys Chorus offers its program in four Bay Area counties. Our six-level program provides vocal training, music appreciation, handbells, and age-specific performance experience. High school-aged boys whose voices have changed from the treble range can participate in the Graduate Choral.

Since 1948, the San Francisco Boys Chorus has trained boys to enjoy music, perform in public, and appear in San Francisco Opera productions. The San Francisco Boys Chorus is proud to offer an experience our alumni say lasts a lifetime.

Rehearsals are offered in San Francisco, San Rafael, Oakland, andSan Mateo.

Sign up for an audition or more information: www.sfbc.org/sing

Songfest: Karols for Kids
2025-11-22 14:00 | Trinity+St. Peter’s Church, 1620 Gough Street, San Francisco, California, 94109, United States
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Featuring the San Francisco Boys Chorus and The Merrie Olde Christmas Carolers, this event offers an afternoon of interactive sing-along holiday favorites. This event provides a festive experience for attendees, young and old, combining the vocal talents of the San Francisco Boys Chorus with the traditional caroling of The Merrie Old Christmas Carolers.

This is a family-friendly concert, and kids are encouraged to attend!Come and sing with the San Francisco Boys Chorus!Join us for a fun Community Songfest and Sing-Along with the Grammy-winning San Francisco Boys Chorus, led by Ian Robertson.

-children free

Ghirardelli Square Tree Lighting
2025-11-28 16:30 | Ghirardelli Square, 900 North Point, San Francisco, California, 94109, United States
Santa Lights the Square! San Francisco Boys Chorus performance at Ghirardelli Square with Christmas tree lighting.

Chase Center/Thrive City Tree Lighting
2025-11-30 16:00
San Francisco Boys Chorus performs at Chase Center Winter Wonderland Lighting Ceremony

https://www.chasecenter.com/events/winter-wonderland-lighting-ceremony-20251130

SF Civic Center Plaza Tree Lighting
2025-12-03 16:00 | Civic Center – City Hall – San Francisco, 1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Pl, San Francisco, California, 94102, United States
San Francisco Boys Chorus will perform at the 2025 San Francisco Civic Center Plaza Tree Lighting.

Starts at 4 PM.

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Holiday Concert as part of the Sunset Music and Arts Series
2025-12-05 19:30 | Episocopal Church of the Incarnation, 1750 29th Avenue, San Francisco, California, 94122, United States
Join the Sunset Music & Arts for a Holiday Concert with the San Francisco Boys Chorus! The San Francisco Boys Chorus will present a program of carols and holiday songs on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.

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DECK THE HALL: SFBC with SF Symphony
2025-12-07 11:00 | Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, California, 94102, United States
11 AM & 3 PM

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Deck the Hall is a beloved family tradition that fills the season with special sights and the enchanting sounds of the San Francisco Symphony. The festive concert, conducted by the Symphony’s Resident Conductor of Engagement and Education Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, will feature Symphony musicians and special guests in a joyful program filled with old and new favorites, sing-alongs, and holiday fun for music lovers of all ages.

Members of the San Francisco Boys Chorus are proud to be participants. Please support and get a ticket to watch this wonderful annual San Francisco tradition.

RWF World Tree of Hope Celebration
2025-12-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Grace Cathedral, 1100 California St, San Francisco, California, 94108
Lighting the Tree of Hope at Grace Cathedral — the tree is decorated with origami cranes that have been inscribed with wishes for the future. The San Francisco Boy’s Chorus will perform.

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Winter Concert
2025-12-13 14:00 | Calvary Presbyterian Church, 2515 Fillmore St, San Francisco, California, 94115, United States
A Festive Holiday Celebration:San Francisco Boys Chorus Winter Concert

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Join us for a joyous evening of carols and holiday classics, featuring selections from Bach to Broadway. With a full orchestra and over 100 soaring voices, this celebration will fill the beautiful Calvary Presbyterian Church with the glorious sounds of the season.

Let the warmth and wonder of the holidays come alive through music in this unforgettable concert experience. The holiday concert will feature all the levels of the Chorus and the handbell ringers.

Save the date, Saturday, December 13th, 2025, for the San Francisco Boys Chorus Winter Concert at Calvary Presbyterian Church in San Francisco, located in Pacific Heights at the corner of Fillmore Street and Jackson.

There are many good restaurants in the neighborhood around Calvary Presbyterian. Concertgoers often like to dine before or after the performance. Here’s a link to “Flavors of the Fillmore”, which can help you make your plans in San Francisco’s Fillmore/Pacific Heights Corridor. https://fillmorestreetsf.com/dining/

The holiday concert will feature all the levels of the Chorus and the handbell ringers.

Holiday Program (Cura Contemporary - Morgan Hill)
2025-12-14 17:00 | Cura Contemporary, 17395 Monterey Road,, Morgan Hill, CA, California, 95037, United States
Join us for a festive performance from the San Francisco Boys Chorus, where they will be singing music from their Holiday repertoire!

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Sunday, December 14th, 2025, 5 PM PST

Part of the Fall Performance Series collection

Holiday Program on KQED TV
2025-12-19 19:30
The Boys Chorus will be on KQED-TV Channel 9 on December 19 at 7:30 p.m., with a repeat on December 20 at 1:30 a.m.

Amid federal funding cuts to public media, SFBC’s Holiday Program will be on KQED-TV 9 again this year.

Support public television and the Chorus by enjoying this beloved holiday special, brought to you by KQED-TV and the San Francisco Boys Chorus. For more information on how to watch, please check your local listings or visit www.KQED.org.

Don’t miss this favorite holiday treat brought to you by KQED-TV and the San Francisco Boys Chorus. Enjoy the classics and the popular songs as the boys sing to warm your heart with holiday cheer. Recorded with a full orchestra in the beautiful Calvary Presbyterian Church in San Francisco.

KQED 9 Schedule

2025 - 2026 SAVE THE DATES
2025-12-31 12:00
San Francisco Boys Chorus 2025 -2026 Season. Save these dates for these exciting Boys Chorus events and concerts.

2025November 15, 2025 New Chorister Placement Appointments – 4 LocationsNovember 22, 2025 Holiday Sing-Along, Karols for Kids, Trinity/St. Peter’s, SFNovember 28, 2025 Ghirardelli Square Tree LightingNovember 30, 2025 Chase Center/Thrive City Tree LightingDecember 3, 2025 Civic Center Tree LightingDecember 7, 2025 SFBC with the San Francisco Symphony in Deck the HallDecember 8, 2025 Tree of Hope Lighting, Grace CathedralDecember 13, 2025 Winter Concert, Calvary Presbyterian Church, SFDecember 19, 2025 – 7:30 PM : SFBC on KQED 9 TV – Holiday Concert Program 2026January 10, 2026 New Chorister Placement Appointments – 4 LocationsFebruary 28, 2026 Annual Gala & Auction, The St. Regis Hotel, SFMay 16, 2026 New Chorister Placement Appointments – 4 LocationsJune 6, 2026 Spring Concert at Calvary Presbyterian Church, SF

Most Tickets will be available at www.sfbc.org/tickets via Eventbrite

New Chorister Placements
2026-01-10 10:00
Sign up for the desired location, and a time will be assigned to you: www.sfbc.org/sing

Sign up for a placement appointment or learn how to join the Junior Chorus (no audition or experience required)

The San Francisco Boys Chorus offers its program in four Bay Area counties. Our six-level program offers vocal training, music appreciation, handbell instruction, and age-specific performance experience. High school-aged boys whose voices have changed from the treble range may participate in the Graduate Choral.

Since 1948, the San Francisco Boys Chorus has trained boys to enjoy music, perform in public, and appear in San Francisco Opera productions. The San Francisco Boys Chorus is proud to offer an experience our alumni say lasts a lifetime.

Rehearsals are offered in San Francisco, San Rafael, Oakland, andSan Mateo.

Sign up for a placement or more information: www.sfbc.org/sing

Annual Gala & Auction
2026-02-28 18:00 - 22:00 | The St. Regis San Francisco, 125 Third Street, San Francisco, California, 94103, United States
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San Francisco Boys Chorus Gala and AuctionBENEFITING THE SAN FRANCISCO BOYS CHORUS’ SUMMER MUSIC CAMP AND TUITION ASSISTANCE FUND

Please note: We are finalizing our guest count with the hotel, and seating is now extremely limited. Reservations will close shortly.

If you cannot attend, your scholarship donation will help ensure every deserving boy can participate. .

Please join us for this elegant evening and participate in our silent and live auctions. Enjoy local wine with a 3-course dinner and live music in the 5-star atmosphere the St. Regis San Francisco always provides. Bid on local favorites and unique items during the fabulous auction program and enjoy performances featuring the San Francisco Boys Chorus and special guest artists. The evening raises tuition assistance funds for the San Francisco Boys Chorus’ music education and training program. If you can’t make it, please contribute a Scholarship Donation. Your support makes a difference.

2026 HONOREE:JAKE HEGGIE

American composer and best known for Dead Man Walking (2000), the most widely performed new opera of the last 25 years, with a libretto by Terrence McNally, and his critically acclaimed operas Moby-Dick (2010), Three Decembers (2008), Intelligence (2023), and It’s a Wonderful Life (2016), all with libretti by Gene Scheer.

2026 ALUMNUS HONOREE:MICHAEL FUJIMOTO

Longstanding commitment to supporting young people through past board service at the SFBC, community, and Scouting service.

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2026 Gala Entrée Choices:

Chicken: Pan-seared organic chicken breast, roasted root vegetables, celeriac puree, natural jusFish: Roasted Ora King Salmon, grilled asparagus, sweet potato puree, citrus hollandaiseVegetarian: Butternut squash risotto, roasted chestnuts, Juliane brussels sprouts, Asian pear. – R.S.V.P. guest names and selection by Monday, Feb. 16

Songfest - Family-Friendly Concert
2026-03-21 14:00 | Trinity+St. Peter’s Church, 1620 Gough Street, San Francisco, California, 94109, United States
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This is a family-friendly concert, and kids are encouraged to attend!Come and sing with the San Francisco Boys Chorus!Join us for a fun Community Songfest and Sing-Along with performances by the acclaimed Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, led by Terrance Kelly, and Grammy-winning San Francisco Boys Chorus, led by Ian Robertson.

-children free

SF Boys Chorus at the SF Giants
2026-05-27 12:45 - 15:00 | Oracle Park: Home of the San Francisco Giants, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, California, 94107, United States
Please come and support the San Francisco Boys Chorus as they perform the National Anthem for the SF Giants vs the Arizona Diamondbacks game on Wednesday, May 27th! (See performance memo for choristers’ call time).

Tell a friend and help support the Chorus. ALL San Francisco Boys Chorus families and friends are invited to buy tickets and attend.

The Chorus performs the National Anthem annually for public performances and civic events. For four decades, San Francisco mayors have recognized the Boys Chorus as official “Singing Ambassadors of San Francisco,” and frequently invite the Boys to perform for events at City Hall. SFBC is proud to be singing the National Anthem for their hometown team, the SF Giants! We hope to see you all there!

Game Details – The first Pitch begins at 12:45 pm at Oracle Park.

Background: The San Francisco Boys Chorus (SFBC) is an internationally acclaimed Grammy-award-winning non-profit music education and performing arts organization at the heart of San Francisco’s cultural center. Founded in 1948, SFBC is one of the country’s oldest nonprofit choral arts organizations and the largest chorus for boys in the western United States. SFBC’s mission is “to provide music education, vocal training, and performance experiences at the highest artistic level to Bay Area boys from all cultural, ethnic, and economic backgrounds.” The chorus serves over 150 singers from 50 Bay Area cities and more than 100 schools at four Bay Area campuses. The Concert Chorus tours both nationally and internationally and has performed for U.S. presidents and foreign dignitaries.

San Francisco Boys Chorus Spring Concert
2026-06-06 14:00 | Calvary Presbyterian Church, 2515 Fillmore St, San Francisco, California, 94115, United States
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Bring your family and friendsto enjoy this concert by the San Francisco Boys Chorus, the winner of top honors at last year’s prestigious Leonardo DaVinci International Choral Festival in Florence, Italy.Experience the ethereal sound of the 150+ voices , as all the boys in the Chorus unite in a musical celebration.

Featuring wonderful guest singers Angela Moser and Buffy Baggott who join the boys in some exquisitely memorable music.

The styles of singing at this concert will be as thrilling as they are varied–ranging from the Renaissance to American musicals and patriotic songs. This concert honors the country’s 250 years of history with music that demonstrates grace and energy, and that engenders a feeling of community. The program features the Chorus’ handbell ringers.

Save the date for Saturday, June 6, 2026, when the Spring SFBC Concert will be held at Calvary Presbyterian Church in San Francisco, located in Pacific Heights at the corner of Fillmore Street and Jackson.

In the neighborhood around Calvary Presbyterian, there are many good restaurants. Concertgoers often like to dine before or after the performance. Here’s a link to “Flavors of the Fillmore”, which can help you make your plans in San Francisco’s Fillmore/Pacific Heights Corridor. https://fillmorestreetsf.com/dining/

The Chorus looks forward to seeing you.

Joint Concert with Los Angeles Children's Chorus
2026-07-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Calvary Presbyterian Church, Fillmore Street, San Francisco
Guest artists San Francisco Boys Chorus sing with Los Angeles Children’s Chorus on their West Coast Tour.
