South Coast Chorale

Founded in 1990, the South Coast Chorale is a community vocal ensemble comprised of individuals who simply enjoy singing and working together.

Based in the LGBTQ+ community, SCC is proud to be a diverse ensemble that encompasses friends, families, & supporters, all of whom are dedicated to building bridges between communities by using music to remind us all that we are more alike than different.

Over the years, SCC has filled a vital role in helping to enhance the cultural and educational life of greater Long Beach through partnerships with local community organizations. The Chorale commemorated the 25th anniversary of the Matthew Shepard events with a locally-composed choral oratorio titled “October Mourning,” presented in partnership with four other Long Beach arts organizations.

The 2025-26 Season included "Sincerely Yours, Pauli Murray", a new choral work shining a spotlight on pioneering civil rights activist Pauli Murray.  This upcoming season will feature a Show honoring the first Pride March, a Concert centering LGBTQ+ composers and love songs, and a Cabaret celebrating groundbreaking queer (and queer-coded) characters on stage and screen.

The Chorale has established a reputation of performances that are distinguished for their LGBTQ+ diversity and artistic excellence, receiving community nominations and recognition from local city and state leaders and organizations, as well as audience praise.

Testimonials

"The most rewarding thing about being part of the South Coast Chorale is our sense of community and our ability to come together to share our stories through music... The Chorale is a great place to do all of that!" ~ A long-term member of SCC