Singing City: Next Generation — Your Voice Starts Here
(SC:NG)
A free youth choir for young singers (no audition — no fees!)
Free. Fun. For YOU.
Singing City: Next Generation is a youth choir where you can sing songs you love,
build confidence, make friends, and perform onstage.
And it's FREE!
🎶 All ages
🎶 No audition
🎶 No experience needed
🎶 Short, flexible commitment
🎶 Sing with adults & youth alike
🎶 Locations around the city
📅 Happening Now in Fishtown
Mondays, March 9 - April 6, 2026
3:45-5:00 PM
Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Atonement - 1542 E Montgomery Ave
Register Today!
📅 Starting Soon at Temple Music Prep
Saturday, April 18th - May 9th, 2026
12:30–1:30 PM
Temple University – Presser Hall 2001 N. 13th St.
Register Today!
Why You’ll Love It
🎵 Learn to sing with real pro musicians
🤝 Make new friends & be part of a community
📣 Build confidence & stage experience
📍 Rehearse at cool locations (Friends Center & Temple University)
📅 Short 4-week sessions — perfect for school schedules
🧠 FAQs
Q: Do I need to audition?
A: Nope! Everyone is welcome.
Q: I’m not a great singer yet — can I still join?
A: Absolutely. We teach all levels.
Q: Is it expensive?
A: Never. It’s completely free.
Q: How long do I have to commit?
A: Sessions are short — about 4 weeks — so it’s easy to try!
🧑🎤 Who Is SC:NG For?
Perfect for students who:
✔ love music
✔ want an activity outside school
✔ want to build confidence
✔ want to make new friends
✔ are curious about singing
Youth Choir Director
Kendra Balmer is a conductor, educator, clarinetist, and vocalist, originally from Dallas, Pennsylvania. Kendra has lectured, guest conducted, and performed across North America, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. She currently serves as Adjunct Faculty at Temple University and is a founding Teaching Artist at Sister Cities Voices, a K-12 youth choir for social change in Philadelphia and Camden.
Kendra has her BM in Music Education and MM in Choral Conducting from Temple University. Past work includes conducting the Widener University Chorale and serving as the Director of Music at K-8 schools in Philadelphia, as well as at the Herzlia Highland Primary School in Cape Town, South Africa.
SC:NG Program Manager
Olivia "Liv" Forney is a lifelong singer and music lover from Elkton, MD. Liv graduated from University of Delaware’s School of Music in 2020 with a B.A. in Music Management and currently serves as Singing City's Programs and Operations Manager. Liv has worked coordinating musical endeavors in retail stores, lesson studios, record labels, and event venues, and is honored to provide logistical and operational support for Singing City and SC:NG.
EITC - Educational Improvement Tax Credit
Singing City participates in the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC) administered by Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development. Under Act 4, companies can realize substantial tax credits by making a gift to educational improvement organizations like Singing City.
Donations through the EITC program to Singing City will help support
T-VOCE, therefore endorsing Singing City’s commitment to choral music education and performance opportunities for under-served students in Philadelphia. By making a contribution to Singing City, your company could save as much as 90% of the value of the gift!
