Wilshire Youth Choir

Shaping Loving Community, Cultivating Young Voices and Serving Others

We want our youth to know they are deeply and infinitely loved in Wilshire Student Ministry. Wilshire Youth Choir is an extension of that community and love. The choir comprises singers in grades 6 through 12 from our church who enjoy being together in music and in service. Service to God, our community and our love for each other shape who we are. The Wilshire Youth Choir has been a strong part of the Wilshire culture for over 60 years and takes an annual music and missions tour, which has taken us all over the United States and beyond.

Our Mission

To nurture choral music skills, leadership skills, mission, service and community through the transformative power of choral music. We believe every voice matters and deserves the opportunity to be heard. This is not just our approach to our music-making but is our philosophy as we build community together. We are a place for everyone.

Program Highlights

• Diverse Repertoire: From classical choral music to contemporary arrangements, we try to sing in other languages and sing music from many cultural traditions.
• Performance and Worship: The Youth Choir participates in Worship Leadership several times yearly, along with its annual tour and Youth Choir concert.
• Service: We use music to bring joy to others through outreach performances, singing at hospitals, senior centers and community centers for the underserved.
• Leadership: Our singers are leaders, both musical and organizational. Our singers are encouraged to lead as choir officers.

Benefits for Young Singers

• Develop confidence through music performance
• Build group skills and form lasting friendships
• Learn musical discipline and artistic expression
• Gain leadership opportunities through section leader and choir officer roles
• Create memories, experiences, and friendships that last a lifetime

Join Wilshire Youth Choir

The Wilshire Youth Choir welcomes any youth looking for community and friendship. Music is the outgrowth of that. We make music, and we do it well, but that is not at the expense of creating an environment where all are welcome. Youth Choir is a supportive environment that encourages each member to discover their unique voice while contributing to the team.

Contact Information

For information about joining the Youth Choir, please contact Ariel Merivil, minister of music.