We’re sorry, but registration is now closed for the 2026 season. Please sign up for our mailing list to stay in the loop so you can join us next year! Till then, enjoy our podcast and we can’t wait to see you at our October concerts.

It’s a surprise! We’re learning 16 wonderful songs aligned with our theme this season, 6 of which have been written by our collaborator Lyndsey Scott. Some songs are very simple and easy to learn, and some have more complexity. All of our lyrics this season will be in English. It’s a wonderful lineup!

Lyndsey is a talented, widely-respected leader in the community singing movement. Learn more about her here. She may be best known for her widely traveling song, The Way Knows the Way.

Lyndsey resides in Iowa City, Iowa where she was a University of Iowa fellow last year. She will be joining us in person for at least one practice in each location, plus the August 8 retreat, and all concerts.

We can work it out - don’t fret. We request and encourage that you come to a majority of the rehearsals, as our collective energy really is the medicine we all seek. And, we do not expect perfection. We have folks that must leave early or arrive late every time, and we have folks that will be traveling for part of the summer. If you can commit to listening to the practice tracks and learning the songs, we warmly welcome you with us.

Also, please do not come if you are under the weather!

If you start the season with us and then decide it's not your thing, no problem. We'll refund your registration minus a $50 administration fee until July 1.

If you drop after July 1, your registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable for any reason. We organize many aspects of our concert planning around an accurate number of singers in the chorus, so we can’t make exceptions once we really get going. Thanks for your understanding!

No.  The season registration to participate is the same for all singers, at any level of participation.  If you need financial assistance, please apply through the registration form and we will see what funds are available through the generosity of our other members.

We’ll help you find the right spot! We’ll also share vocal practice resources so you can keep growing your vocal range. It’s a joy to be versatile!

No. We require no shared belief system beyond “I wish to participate in a more loving world.” We welcome diverse backgrounds, singing experience, and worldviews, and we aren’t for everyone. We endeavor to be a true sanctuary for those with historically or currently marginalized identities, including our immigrant, BIPOC, & LGBTQ family. All singers who join us should find easy alignment with our core values. Find those here.

That’s natural. And, you can sing your favorite songs anytime! This Wholehearted season is curated to present a cohesive, currently relevant message that covers a spectrum.

It is genuinely impossible to pick a whole set that will be everyone’s favorite. And, songs are dynamic. We bring these songs to life and give them power through our unique arrangements, season experiences, and shared commitment to them. It's common for singers to feel humdrum about a song at the beginning of the season and to love it the BEST by the end.

We encourage you to make each song your own by finding an interpretation of the lyrics that is authenically resonant for YOU. We can’t wait to cook up some mystery, musical magic together.

All scholarship requests are due by the first day of the season.

Please fill out the registration form and let us know what would make it accessible for you. We are not offering full scholarships or work trades this season, but if you can meet us most of the way, or if payment timing is an issue, please just ask for what you need in the registration form.

We prioritize financial support for BIPOC & historically marginalized, underserved singers. We always need baritones too, so we can be more flexible with tuition if you’re a singer in that voice range.

Yes! We've partnered with Klarna, a third-party payment provider, to offer flexible installment plans at checkout.

How it works:

• After selecting the “Credit Card/ Bank/ +Apple or Google Pay/ Installments” option on the registration page, click on the shopping cart icon, then “Checkout”, then “More Payment Options”, enter your email address, “Continue”, then select the “Klarna” option to split your payment into installments (such as 4 interest-free payments)

• Klarna manages all payment collection and scheduling

• You'll receive payment reminders directly from Klarna

Important to know:

• Payment responsibility: Once you select a Klarna plan, you're responsible for making payments to Klarna according to their schedule. Missed payments may result in late fees and could be reported to credit bureaus if sent to collections.

• Credit impact: Klarna typically performs a soft credit check for standard "Pay in 4" options (with no impact on your score), while longer-term financing options may trigger a hard inquiry (which can temporarily lower your credit score). On-time payments on standard plans generally aren't reported to credit bureaus, but seriously late or missed payments may negatively affect your credit.

• Refunds: If you request a refund under our policy (a full refund minus a $50 admin fee by July 1), we'll process it through our system, and Klarna will automatically adjust your remaining payment plan. Please submit refund requests promptly to ensure Klarna can process the adjustment (typically within 120 days of purchase).

For questions about your Klarna payment plan or account, please contact Klarna directly through their app or customer support KlarnaCustomer service | Klarna US(888) 518-2771.

We aren't currently able to offer childcare due to low interest, but your little ones are absolutely welcome to join you.

We love your kids and we want them to grow up surrounded by singing people!  That said, we aim to strike a balance where the overall atmosphere at practices is peaceful for learners who need an environment without distraction.  So if you bring your kids, please enroll them in a culture of both welcome and quiet (like a library.) Please invite them to whisper when they need to talk with you, and bring books, videos (with headphones), art or other quiet activities for them.  For young children, if they cry or need support, please bring them to a room outside the main space until they settle.  You are very welcome to come and go from the space according to their needs.

Singers of all ages who have the ability to learn the songs and participate in focused rehearsals without distraction are welcome here.  There is no separate kids chorus. This level of focus and commitment is most suitable for motivated kids ages 12 and up, who should be accompanied with a singing parent or guardian. Kids pay ½ tuition.

If you have younger children and live in San Diego, we now offer free childcare!

We want singers who can be with us in person for most rehearsals.  And we do have folks that make a significant commute to rehearsals!  If you commit to attending the majority of the rehearsals and learn the songs, we welcome you.

No. Singing in the concerts is optional, but encouraged! Either way, we ask all singers to commit to sing and be present with us through the full season. For most singers, the concerts are a true highlight and culmination of the season experience. We will ask you to commit one way or the other around July so we can complete our concert planning. Our final rehearsal will just be for concert singers.