Central Coast (Carmel, CA)
Meets some Monday evenings, 6-9pm in Carmel
2026 Season: May 17 - October 21
Season Overview
This season, Lisa will lead monthly in-person rehearsals for the season in Carmel, as well as an immersive, day-long retreat and concerts. She will be supported by our amazing team of section leaders who have been trained by Lisa to teach the songs and their different vocal parts at some practices, and our guest songleader Lyndsey Scott will also lead a rehearsal. The season culminates in two or three concerts (TBD), with dates to be finalized when our venue can confirm with us in April. We will offer a laid-back public matinee at Hidden Valley Music Seminars on Saturday, October 17, as well as one or two large concerts October 20th and/or 21st. Stay tuned for details!
Season Schedule
*Lisa will be present and leading all events with an asterisk
*Sunday, May 17, 1-5pm – Social & Big Sing at the Big Sur Grange – free and open to anyone thinking of joining WHC
*Monday, May 18, 6-9pm – Kickoff at Hacienda Carmel with Lisa
Monday, June 15, 6-9pm - Rehearsal at Hacienda Carmel, led by Songleaders
Monday, June 29, 6-9pm – Rehearsal at Hacienda Carmel, led by Lyndsey Scott
*Monday, July 6, 6-9pm – Rehearsal at Hacienda Carmel with Lisa
*Saturday, August 8, 10am-5pm – Hidden Valley retreat with Lisa & Lyndsey, lunch optional
Monday, August 17, 6-9pm – Rehearsal at Hacienda Carmel, led by Songleaders
*Monday, Sept 14, 6-9pm – Rehearsal at Hacienda Carmel with Lisa
Monday, Sept 28, 6-9pm – Rehearsal at Hacienda Carmel, led by Songleaders
Monday, Oct 12, 6-9pm – Rehearsal at Hacienda Carmel, led by Songleaders
*Wednesday, Oct 14, 6-9pm – Rehearsal at Hacienda Carmel, led by Lisa
*Saturday, Oct 17, 10am-5pm – Morning rehearsal + Lunch + Matinee Concert at Hidden Valley Music Seminars
*Monday, Oct 19 – (TBD – hold for possible rehearsal)
*Oct 21 & 22 – Concert(s) TBA
In addition, a number of optional sectional practices will be held in August, September and October, led by section leaders.
The May 17th Big Sing is open to all. After that, singers must be registered for the season to attend rehearsals. This season we will be tracking reherasal attendance. Due to concert venue limitations, we may require singers attend a certain minimum number (at least 6) of the rehearsals in order to join us onstage at the concerts. Central Coast singers are more than welcome to attend any rehearsal or retreat in San Diego as well, if you wish to travel. We will do out best to support you with free guest housing with a San Diego choir member.
Registration includes:
All season rehearsals & retreats (+ you’re welcome to visit the Central Coast anytime!)
Member-only access to a new Wholehearted Community site
All season materials, including lyric sheets and practice tracks
Weekly love notes from Lisa
WhatsApp community thread access (optional)
Invitations to supplemental offerings like Zoom classes, socials, and podcast discussions
Discounts on retreat meals, voice classes, and WHC merchandise
