A Musical Home For Every Child

At Kairos, children discover the joy of making music together while developing confidence, creativity, and lifelong friendships.

From their first musical experiences to inspiring performances, theater productions, and adventures in concert tours around the world, our young singers grow as musicians in a vibrant, welcoming community.

No previous musical experience neccesary. Come sing with us!

“Kairos…disciplined ethereal shine.”
– San Francisco Classical Voice

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Berkeley’s premier youth choir since 1990!

For more than three decades, Kairos has brought young singers together to learn, perform, and grow as musicians. Our choristers sing in concerts across the Bay Area and on tours around the world. Many of the friendships they make here last a lifetime.

We are committed to nurturing talent and passion through diverse programs and performances in a warm, welcoming environment.

About Kairos

Our Story

An emphasis on choral music excellence has carried Kairos Youth Choir since its founding in 1990. Now in its 36th season, Kairos continues to be a vital part of the Bay Area community. Kairos Choir has appeared in many civic and cultural events, including the Berkeley Repertory Theatre, the Berkeley Opera, and the Hard Nut with the Mark Morris Dance Group. Kairos recently engaged in a musical collaboration with the California Bach Society for their award-winning performance of St. Matthew Passion, and have been selected for regular performances at the Junior Bach Festival. The representatives from this unique and soulful California choir have sung internationally at Tivoli Gardens in Denmark, throughout Norway in 2000, Tuscany, Italy in 2008, at the Festival of the Aegean in Syros, Greece in 2011, and in choral festivals in Austria and the Czech Republic in 2014. Kairos was invited for the honor of return performances at the Festival of the Aegean in Greece again in 2017, and in 2023, won double bronze medals at the Festival of Preveza.

Members of Kairos have different cultural, ethnic, and economic backgrounds. With a common interest in music, they sing together and build relationships, which often grow into lifetime friendships. The choir maintains contact with growing numbers of Kairos alumni. Many describe the Kairos experience as one of the most important positive influences in their lives.

The program teaches music theory and vocal development, with a focus on how learning these skills can deepen and express our humanity. All choir education reflects an approach designed to nurture leadership, sensitivity, independence and self-discipline.

Our Mission

To inspire empathy, creativity, and a sense of collective humanity through the transformative power of choral music and shared artistic experiences during childhood’s formative years.

We believe music brings people together, builds meaningful communities, and nurtures compassionate, responsible relationships with one another and the world we share.

Discover Our Programs

Ensembles

Kairos offers young singers a complete path of choral training, from their very first musical experiences through high school.

Musical Theater

Every Spring, Kairos singers shine in a full musical production, an original work or beloved classic that brings stories to life.

Retreats & Concert Tours

Kairos singers regularly leave the rehearsal room behind, from nature retreats to international concert tours.

Concerts & Ticketing

Kairos performs throughout the season. See what’s coming up, and get your tickets today! All proceeds support our scholarship fund.

Summer Camp

Kairos Summer Camp keeps the music going after the school year ends. Camp is open to current Kairos singers and new families alike!

Leadership & Community Service

From assistant teaching to costume and lighting design, Kairos offers opportunities for student and parent leadership.

Help Every Voice Be Heard

Every child deserves the opportunity to discover the joy of music.

At Kairos, financial circumstances should never stand between a child and the transformative experience of singing together.

Your generosity helps provide scholarships, supports exceptional music education, and makes unforgettable experiences possible for young singers, from local performances to international tours.

Short-Term Fundraising Goal: Help sponsor our incoming students so that we can continue to offer comprehensive scholarships for those in need! $2,500 covers the tuition for an entire year of a chorister’s Kairos journey.

Sponsor a singer: Sponsor a singer on our concert tour to Greece and Italy! $5,000 covers the full cost a singer to join us on our upcoming concert tour of Greece and Italy. We’ll match you with a singer in need of a scholarship, and you’ll receive updates on their travel and performance adventures!

Sponsorship Opportunity for businesses: Kairos is offering sponsorships for local businesses! It’s a great opportunity to help support our students while also reaching a broad array of future customers. Please email kairoschoir@gmail.com for more info.

Kairos is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible. Thank you!

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