Laguna Beach Children’s Chorus
Laguna Beach Children's Chorus — a community children's chorus for young singers ages 8 to 12. This is what belonging sounds like.
Open to children 8-12No prior experience needed
Our promise
More than music.
- Confidence
- Friendship
- Belonging
Laguna Beach Children’s Chorus is a singing performance group for children ages 8-12, offering fun and supportive professional instruction and opportunities for high-level musical performance.
The program welcomes children from Laguna Beach and surrounding communities.
About the Chorus
A place to sing.
A place to belong.
Laguna Beach Children’s Chorus brings young singers together in a supportive, professionally-guided environment where they can build confidence, learn to sing as an ensemble, make friends and experience the joy of performance.
Hosted by St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Laguna Beach.
Why chorus?
Three things a child can
carry with them through life.
- 01
Finding your voice
Develop confidence through music and performance.
- 02
Finding your people
Build friendships while learning to sing together.
- 03
Sharing something beautiful
Experience the joy of performing for the community.
“When children sing together, something changes.”
Join the Chorus
Your child already has
what they need.
A voice.
Laguna Beach Children’s Chorus welcomes children ages 8-12.
No prior vocal training is needed.
Auditions are informal and individual, for voice placement.
There is no participation fee.
- Ages
- 8-12
- Experience
- No prior vocal training needed
- Audition
- Informal, individual, for voice placement
- Participation Fee
- None
Application
Ready to find their voice?
Our 2026 Fall Season
Come sing with us.
Rehearsals
Mondays
4:30–5:30 PM
Sep 14 - Dec 6
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church428 Park AveLaguna BeachCA 92651Winter Concert
An Old-Fashioned Winter
- Date
- Sunday, December 6, 2026
- Concert
- 12:00 PM
- Call time
- 10:00 AM
At a glance
2026–2027 Season Schedule
Rehearsals and performances at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
First Rehearsal and Auditions
4:15–5:30 PM
Thanksgiving Break
No rehearsal
Winter Concert
10:00 AM call and church service appearance · 12:00 PM concert
Winter Break
No rehearsals
Spring Rehearsals Resume
4:15–5:30 PM
Presidents’ Day
No rehearsal
Ski Week
No rehearsal
Spring Break
No rehearsal
Spring Concert
10:00 AM call and church service appearance · 12:00 PM concert
Music leadership
The people our singers look up to.
Andy Vargas
Music Director
Andy Vargas is a Southern California music director, conductor, and educator who currently serves as Music Director of the Laguna Beach Children's Chorus, Music Director of Anneliese Schools in Laguna Beach, and Musical Director of the Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory.
Andy is an enthusiastic, inspirational, and patient music director who is passionate about helping young singers grow in confidence, musicianship, and artistry. He especially loves creating joyful ensemble experiences where children learn to listen to one another, sing together beautifully, and discover the excitement of making music as a group.
- Enthusiastic
- Inspirational
- Patient
- Joyful
Bob Gunn
Pianist
Bob Gunn is an extraordinary pianist, director and singer who has spent a lifetime performing locally and around the world. He is the Music Director of St Mary's Episcopal Church and LagunaTunes Community Chorus. He also accompanies the Laguna Beach Chamber Singers and the Laguna Beach High School Vocal Music Program.
- Extraordinary
- Generous
- Versatile
- Grounding
This is what belonging sounds like.
Invite the Chorus
Bring young voices
to your event.
Planning a community gathering, celebration or special event? We’d love to hear about opportunities for the Laguna Beach Children’s Chorus to perform.
Support young voices
Help another voice
find its place.
We operate under the umbrella of St. Mary’s, Episcopal Church and are very grateful for their generous support in providing us administrative support and rehearsal and performance space.
There is no participation fee for Laguna Beach Children’s Chorus. Your generosity helps make music, friendship and performance opportunities accessible to young singers in our community.
Please designate your donation to:
Laguna Beach Children’s Chorus
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Gallery
Moments from our season.
Contact us
We’d love to hear from you.
Have a question about joining, rehearsals, performances or supporting the Chorus? Send us a message and our team will get back to you.
A child doesn’t need to sing alone.
There’s a place for their voice here.
Making Music, Making Friends