Kidrovia Elite — Listed

Elite Academic Programs

7–18

Ages

300

Students

1:10

Ratio

1978

Founded

About San Francisco Girls Chorus

San Francisco Girls Chorus prepares girls and young women from diverse backgrounds for success, on stage and in life, through rigorous, empowering music education, and enriches Bay Area cultural life through innovative vocal performance. The vision of the San Francisco Girls Chorus is to produce performances of the highest artistic caliber; to provide music education for girls and young women from all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds; to be a leader in the field through creativity and innovation; to give the girls and young women who participate in Chorus programs the skills, self-discipline and confidence to succeed in music and in life; and to instill in the choristers a lifelong love of music; and to communicate this passion through involvement with the greater community.

Institution Details

Contact & Enquiry

sfgirlschorus.org →

Philosophy

How they teach

The San Francisco Girls Chorus is proud to offer a comprehensive music education and performance program for singers ages 4-18. We offer rehearsals in San Francisco at the Kanbar Performing Arts Center and in Emeryville at the East Bay German International School.

Outcomes

Where students go

San Francisco Girls Chorus alumnae have gone on to attend prestigious universities such as Stanford and Juilliard. The chorus has received multiple Grammy Awards and has performed at renowned venues worldwide.

Expert Staff

Coaching Credentials

Recognizing the unique opportunities for personal growth which are inherent in a residence camp experience, the Chorus holds a Music Camp each summer. Choristers are involved in a rigorous music program interspersed with recreational activities that the choristers look forward to every year.

Student Care

Student Wellbeing

San Francisco Girls Chorus supports student wellbeing through a dedicated advisory system that provides personalized guidance and fosters a supportive community. Regular workshops focus on mental health, resilience, and stress management strategies.

Curriculum

Academic Integration

Host your rehearsal, board meeting, special event, or business retreat at the Kanbar Performing Arts Center (KPAC). Located at 44 Page Street in San Francisco’s vibrant Civic Center/Hayes Valley neighborhood, we offer multiple spaces of varying sizes available for short-term and recurring rentals.

Achievements

Competitive Pathway

SFGC is proud to offer tuition assistance for our regular school-year programming, made possible by the Elizabeth Avakian Scholarship Fund. Our Tuition Assistance Application for the 2026-27 school year will be open from March – April 2026.

Facilities

Facilities & Resources

The San Francisco Girls Chorus operates from the Kanbar Performing Arts Center, featuring state-of-the-art rehearsal studios and performance spaces. Additional resources include a music library and access to professional recording equipment.

Progress

Ongoing Accountability

Student progress is tracked through biannual assessments and detailed feedback sessions with instructors. Parents receive comprehensive progress reports and are invited to regular meetings to discuss their child’s development and achievements.

Admissions &
How to Apply

Prospective members can apply through an audition process held annually, typically in the spring. Applicants are evaluated on vocal ability, musicality, and potential for growth within the program.

Enquiries Open

Year-round

Application Deadline

Rolling admissions

Annual Fee

See website

Location

San Francisco, CA

Website

sfgirlschorus.org