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Singing City

Also called: Singing City Choir of Philadelphia

A Philadelphia choral group that says it has sung together since 1948. It has an adult choir that rehearses weekly from September through May, and a free youth program called Next Generation for young singers.

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What they do

Adults send a request form to be considered for an audition, then rehearse and sing in the choir's four public concerts each season. Young singers can join the free Saturday youth program with no audition.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Who is there
All ages

When and where

Adult choir rehearses on Tuesday evenings, 7:20 to 9:50 pm, at Friends Center from September through May, with occasional all-day Saturday rehearsals before big concerts. The youth program meets on Saturdays during the fall term: Youth Choir (ages 11 and under) at 11:15 am and Chorale (ages 12 and up) at 12:30 pm.

Days
Tuesday and Saturday
Times
Evening, Daytime

Friends Center (adult rehearsals)

Address
1501 Cherry Street
Part of the city
Central

Presser Hall (youth program)

Address
2001 N 13th Street

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Adults: send the audition request form linked on the auditions page, since auditions are by invitation. Young singers: register for Next Generation through the link on the site, with no audition needed..

Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.

What to expect

Adults send a request form, then audition with one solo of their own choice, sight-reading, tonal memory checks, and vocal range exercises. Adult rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings at Friends Center. Youth singers join Saturday sessions with no audition, the program is free, and the young singers perform in a concert.

Tips for your first visit

  • Bring a copy of your audition solo for the music director, who plays the accompaniment.
  • Get Friends Center parking validated at the front desk for $24, or use evening parking two blocks away for $12.

Newcomer welcome

Takes some effort for newcomers (2 out of 5). Why we say this: The adult choir is by invitation after a request form, and the site lists sight-reading and prior choral experience as things that help. The youth program has open registration and no audition..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Cost not known yet. The youth program is free. The site lists no adult membership or audition fee. Parking near Friends Center is $24 with a validation from the front desk, or $12 for evening parking two blocks away. Concert tickets are sold through Humanitix, and the concerts page does not list prices.
How often
About once a week

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.

Requirements

  • Children can take part with a parent.

How to reach them

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Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
October 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
High

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