OUR HISTORY

Founded in 1994, the Central Coast Youth Chorus (formerly the Central Coast Children’s Choir) provides children in San Luis Obispo County with the extraordinary opportunity of experiencing the joy of singing in live choral performances while receiving a high-quality music education.
Serving boys and girls from ages 7 to 19 years, Central Coast Youth Chorus singers are divided into five choruses: Brio, Cadence, Cadenza, Vivace and Advanced Vocal Ensemble. Newly offered for the 2022-23 season, Music Makers is an introductory music class for ages 5 to 6. All of these groups work with experienced music educators and directors under the Artistic Direction of Melody Svennungsen. 

A highly-respected and valuable asset in SLO County, the Central Coast Youth Chorus sings with premier performing groups in the community, including the San Luis Obispo Vocal Arts Ensemble, Cuesta Master Chorale, SLO Symphony, and Opera SLO. In support of other local non-profit organizations, CCYC often performs at benefits for other groups such as SLO Children’s Museum, Hospice, and C.A.S.A. During the last two decades, CCYC singers have been chosen to represent California in National and Western State honor choirs in Chicago, Honolulu, Las Vegas, Oklahoma City, Florida, and New York.