About North Coast Singers

What to Expect in an Audition

Welcome to San Diego North Coast Singers

San Diego North Coast Singers is recognized for its exceptional artistic quality and the joyous and spirited performance of songs from diverse cultures. The non-profit youth chorus program was founded in 1993 by Sally Husch Dean. It has grown to five ensembles, including four youth choirs serving singers and a women’s chamber chorus. We hope you join us for a concert or event soon!

News and Announcements

Registration and Audition Information

AUDITIONS ARE GOING ON NOW for next semester, which begins in early February.  Please email info@northcoastsingers.com to set up a friendly 15 minute appointment with our Artistic Director, Melissa Keylock!

A love of music and song shared with thousands of kids for over 20 years - Union Tribune Nov. 2018
After 26 years and guiding nearly 2,000 young singers, Sally Husch Dean is retiring from her position as founding artistic director of the San Diego North Coast Singers. read more...

Composer/conductor Melissa Keylock joins San Diego North Coast Singers as associate artistic director - Del Mar Times Aug. 2018
The San Diego North Coast Singers continues its 25-year legacy as a vibrant community youth chorus organization with the announcement of Melissa Keylock, well-known composer/conductor, being named associate artistic director.  read more...

NCS UPCOMING EVENTS 2019-2020

Tuesday 10/29 4:00-4:50
Halloween Caroling in Costume La Costa Glen/Glenbrook Giocoso only

Friday 11/15 Youth Making a Difference benefit concert Brio, Caprice, Capella (no Gio) 6pm performance $10 suggested donation to Camp Kesem

November 23-30
No rehearsals Thanksgiving break
Capella WILL meet 12/1

Friday 12/6
Encinitas Tree Lighting Caroling Event Brioso only

Tuesday 12/10
Bring a Friend Night: Giocoso and Brioso 

Friday 1/24
WINTER CONCERT All choirs

Sunday 1/26; Tuesday 1/28
No rehearsals Semester break: All choirs

Sunday 2/2 Tues 2/4
Second Semester Rehearsals begins: All choirs

Tuesday 3/31
Bring a Friend Night: Giocoso and Brioso only

Tues 4/7
Spring Break
NOTEL Capella meets on 4/12

Friday May 1
SPRING CONCERT: All choirs

Saturday 6/6
Encinitas Wine and Food Festival

June Tuesdays
Caprice TOUR CHOIR only

Friday 6/13
Collaboration with Cincinnati Boychoir: ALL CAPRICE

July 8-13
Caprice Choir Tour to Puerto Rico

"The San Diego North Coast Singers is one of the most important
​cultural institutions that we will ever have in this community"
​- DR. DAVID CHASE, CHORAL DIRECTOR EMERITUS | LA JOLLA SYMPHONY & CHORUS