The San Diego Master Chorale (SDMC), comprised of over one hundred of San Diego's finest singers, is entering its 43rd year in the 2004-2005 season. Founded as the San Diego Symphonic Chorale, the SDMC was originally the choral arm of the San Diego Symphony. In 1979, the Chorale became an independent arts organization, and its name was changed to the San Diego Master Chorale.

The SDMC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that has the autonomy and artistic ability to present concerts of almost any nature in a variety of settings. Its repertoire encompasses a broad scope of music ranging from the masterworks of the choral/orchestral literature to contemporary songs and musical theatre.



As "The Voice of San Diego," the SDMC actively participates in many community events throughout the year in addition to its appearances with the San Diego Opera, San Diego Chamber Orchestra and the San Diego Symphony. In representing San Diego abroad, the SDMC has made a number of tours throughout Europe, including performances at St. Paul's Cathedral in London and the Great Dom Cathedral in Salzburg, as well as many other venues in Scotland, Switzerland and Germany.

The SDMC’s concerts consistently receive rave reviews. For instance, Yoav Talmi, former Music Director of the San Diego Symphony, recently praised the SDMC when he said, "the diction, the intonation, the ranges of dynamics were all of the highest level. I also appreciated the great enthusiasm projected by all SDMC members."

In addition to its concerts, an increasingly important role played by the SDMC is that of working to increase education in, and appreciation of, the musical arts in San Diego County. In 1999, the SDMC instituted an educational outreach program in area schools, which will be expanded as funding allows.

The SDMC is funded in part by a grant from the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture and the San Diego County Community Enhancement program.