Palomar Choral Academy
2026-06-20 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Palomar Choral Academy June 2026
Join us for the fifth annual Palomar Choral Academy—open to all singers from middle school through adult!
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What to Expect:

Daily voice-building sessions and choral rehearsals
Optional private voice lessons
Guest artist presentations
Opportunities to connect with fellow singers

The academy takes place on the Palomar College campus and brings together current and former members of the Palomar College vocal programs alongside singers from the San Diego Master Chorale.

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SCHEDULE
Monday, June 15
Session 1: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Session 2: 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Tuesday, June 16
Session 1: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Session 2: 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Wednesday, June 17
Session 1: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Session 2: 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
**On Campus Dinner

Thursday, June 18
Session 1: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Arboretum walk/hike: TBD
Session 2: 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Friday, June 19
No sessions in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday

Saturday, June 20
Session 1: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Session 2: 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Final concert, 4:00 pm

2026 Repertoire (to be selected from this list)
Praise His Holy Name (Keith Hampton)
Weep O Mine Eyes (Bennett)
The Word Was God (Powell)
The Times They Are A-Changin’ (Arr. Podd)
I Am Light (India.Arie Simpson/Arr. Darita Seth)
Spirit (Baker)
I Had No Time to Hate (Howe)
Angel Band (Arr. Brandau)
Da Nobis Pacem (Mendelssohn)
Against All Odds (Arr. Earley)
La Llorona (Arr. Saldana)
An American Hymn (Arr. Effinger)
Star Spangled Banner (Arr. Meader)
It’ll Be Alright (Erich Eastman)

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Co-sponsored by: Palomar College Foundation | Palomar Performing Arts | San Diego Master Chorale

Questions? Contact John Russell at jrussell@palomar.edu

Palomar Choral Reunion, 2026
2026-10-17 13:00 - 22:30 | Howard Brubeck Theatre, Howard Brubeck Theatre, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
Please plan to join Joe Stanford, David Chase, Sally Dean, John Russell and a host of other alumni singers for a memorable Palomar Choral Reunion in honor of Palomar College’s 80th anniversary. Celebrate eight decades of music, community, and tradition as alumni, faculty, and friends come together for an evening of song and shared memories. Be part of this special milestone event, culminating in a performance by the Alumni Choir, the Palomar Chorale and the Palomar Chamber Singers on Saturday, October 17, 2026, 7:00pm concert in the Howard Brubeck Theatre.
Proposed Schedule (subject to slight changes)

Wednesday, October 14 – Optional Combined Rehearsal
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Music pick-up/organization/socializing (HBT/Lobby/TA Courtyard?)
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Reunion Chorus Rehearsal (HBT)
7:45 pm to 9:10 pm Palomar Chorale Rehearsal (HBT)
Saturday, October 17 – Reunion Event Day
1:00 pm to 1:45 pm Registration (HBT lobby)
2:00 pm to 4:30 pm Reunion Chorus Rehearsal (HBT)
4:30 pm to 5:00 pm Social time/break
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Dinner and program (organized sharing)
6:00 pm to 6:30 pm Re-seating and sound check (HBT)
6:30 pm to 7:00 pm Doors open
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Concert
Cost: $75.00 per singer (current Palomar students exempt)
Includes one ticket to the concert (for guest), music scores, dinner, and memorabilia
Registration Link (payment will be requested later): LINK
