The Choir Times

From an outside perspective, a choir tour may seem like a vacation: new cities, new food, new sights, and new music. But a choir tour is also an opportunity to grow, learn about different cultures, and appreciate music. Going to a place like Japan, Estonia, Finland, or England is exciting, but all the little choir quirks are what make the tour truly meaningful. Unlike a typical vacation, where music might be playing in the background, a choir tour makes music the heart of th

As the days on the calendar fly by, the excitement continues to build for the 2026 Golden Gate International Choral Festival. Rather than just a gathering of talented young singers, the festival serves as a bridge between cultures, bringing together children from around the world through a shared love of music. From July 13th to the 18th, 2026, singers will partake in competitions, performances, and cultural exchanges that go beyond music. Sponsored every three years by the P