Announcing Southern California 2026

SOCAL 2026

Feb. 28, 2026

America Sings! is returning to Southern California in 2026 in Pasadena City. The Massed-Finale and individual performances will take place on the stairs of Pasadena City Hall.

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Festival Information

Massed Finale and Individual Ensemble Performances - Saturday

All registered singers will come together in a massed finale featuring music selected by America Sings! in Pasadena at Pasadena City Hall led by renowned clinician and educator John Jacobson. All singers will celebrate their day of song and service with music and dancing. Choirs have the option of performing a 15 minute individual performance in Pasadena. Space is limited so these individual performances are allotted on a first come basis.

Opening Rehearsal - Saturday

On Saturday morning, John and some of his talented friends will lead the entire group of participants through a rehearsal of the massed-final music and choreography. Tentatively scheduled for 8am - 11am.


Community Service - Saturday

On Saturday, all participating schools will take part in a community service project designed to benefit the greater local community. This year’s project will focus on supporting families affected by the recent fires in Pasadena, Altadena, and surrounding areas.


Participation Fee $35/pp

Registration includes full festival participation, a festival T-shirt and backpack for each paid participant, lunch for each paid participant, a participation plaque for each school or ensemble, rehearsals with John Jacobson, director gifts, community service activities, participation in the massed finale, and optional individual choral performances.

Chaperones and Directors are counted as participants to be granted access to festival facilities.


Registration Information

School individual choral performances are limited. Register early to guarantee your schools participation and individual performance.