New Season, New Opportunities For Local Youth Arts

Pensacola Children’s Chorus Launches 2025–2026 Season with New Performances and Support Opportunities

Pensacola, Fla. – September 2025 – The Pensacola Children’s Chorus (PCC) is pleased to announce the start of its 36th season. Patrons and members alike can look forward to an impressive lineup of performances, new opportunities for all to sing and more ways to support and strengthen youth arts in Northwest Florida.

Performances

Experience some of Pensacola’s best performers by attending PCC’s four Mainstage Performances. Starting off the regular season is the return of Hauntcert (October 27–28), a family-friendly Halloween themed concert with fun activities planned before and after the show. The holiday spirit continues at Christmas on the Coast (December 12–14), a cherished Pensacola tradition voted Inweekly’s “Best Annual Event.” Audiences can also enjoy PCC’s spirited appearance in the Pensacola Christmas Parade!

Be transported around the globe at One World, Many Voices (February 28), PCC’s traditional choral performance, featuring lively messages and rhythms from different cultures. Experience an exhilarating evening of music and magic at Showtime (May 8–10), a dynamic showcase of song and dance from beloved movies and plays. 

The season culminates with PCC’s highly anticipated return to Carnegie Hall on June 15, where Artistic Director Alex Gartner will headline the Manhattan Concert Productions’ National Youth Choir. A send-off concert will also be held for Pensacola’s local audience on June 11. For more information about PCC’s performances, visit PensacolaSings.org/performances. View the bottom of this release for a list of event and performance dates.

Support

Season Subscriptions are currently available for a limited time. Reserve your favorite seats before they go on sale to the general public with 6 tier options to choose from. New to PCC this season is Flex Pass, a “flexible” reservation process designed to be more accommodating for those who have fewer seating preferences. Highlights of this 2 tier subscription include guaranteed best available seating for your entire party and access to up to all 9 shows of PCC’s Mainstage Performances. 

Subscribers and passholders may also benefit from reduced pricing on additional tickets, no third party taxes and fees, personalized concierge service from friendly staff and assurance that nearly 100% of their ticket cost directly supports youth arts. Traditional Subscriptions are available through the end of September, while Flex Passes will remain available through October 15. Visit PensacolaSings.org/subscriptions to become a Season Subscriber.

In addition to regular season performances, PCC also hosts additional fundraising events that feature your favorite young performers, and even a few older performers! Step into an evening of artistry and elegance as the leaders of PCC proudly present A Little Night Music. This intimate concert offers a rare opportunity to experience the extraordinary talents of the very individuals who nurture and inspire the voices of tomorrow. 

Next, slip behind the curtain at Ovation: Speakeasy at the Saenger on January 30. Engage in an elegant world of smoky jazz, craft cocktails and elevated bites, all setting the scene for a night unlike any other. More information and tickets to these events can be found at PensacolaSings.org/performances.

Another way to support PCC and its mission is by becoming a Sponsor. With multiple levels to choose from and varying degrees of benefits, there are numerous options for you or your business to consider. Also this season, PCC plans to unveil a new way to support its mission through the “Sustainer” level of monthly giving that will help support families with less expendable income. There have never been more ways to support PCC and its growing mission! 

Access

PCC is committed to increasing accessibility to its life-changing arts education program, especially when it pertains to certain financial barriers. “We are firmly committed to creating a path for all singers, regardless of financial circumstances, to participate in our program,” Alex Gartner, Artistic & Executive Director, said. 

PCC partners with the Escambia Children’s Trust (ECT) to provide free tuition and other benefits to singers who may not have otherwise joined its program. Another program designed to extend affordable choral opportunities to the community makes its return. PCC and the City of Pensacola bring Pensacola Sings to the city’s neighborhood resource centers, with a free performance on December 11 generously hosted by the Pensacola Saenger Theatre.

Finally, PCC announced earlier this year that it has become a direct service provider for Step Up for Students, a Florida nonprofit that empowers families with scholarships and educational resources to give children access to learning options that best fit their needs. PCC families can now utilize their Personalized Education Program (PEP) to cover the cost of tuition. There have truly never been more opportunities for singers to join PCC.

2025–2026 Season Calendar

October 3–4

October 27–28

December 11

December 12–14

January 30

February 28

May 8–10

June 11

June 15

A Little Night Music

Hauntcert

Pensacola Sings Concert

Christmas on the Coast

Ovation

One World, Many Voices

Showtime

Carnegie Hall Sendoff Performance

MCP Youth Choir Series at Carnegie Hall

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About the Pensacola Children’s Chorus

The Pensacola Children’s Chorus (PCC) is a non-profit, community-based arts education program which uses music and performance to inspire and nurture a new generation of young leaders. Serving 300 young musicians from over 60 schools across Northwest Florida and Southwest Alabama, PCC uses music education to provide opportunities for personal growth, friendship and community service. Formally established 1990 as a program of the Pensacola Symphony, the now-independent organization continues to pursue diversity of talent, repertoire and performance to enhance and enliven the cultural fabric of our community. To fulfill its role as the preeminent regional youth music education program, PCC presents a full season of outreach, educational programs and performances each year for thousands of children, youth and adults.