Palmetto Choral Collective (formerly Palmetto Youth Choir & Palmetto Peace Choir) provides singers with choral music education and performance experience while inspiring a lifelong love of singing and music! Our singers work together to build choral skills and musicianship, while enjoying connection and community.
We are open to all youth and adults who love to sing. No auditions or experience needed! Reading music is not a requirement, but is a welcomed skill. Our choristers are divided into four groups based on age, from kindergarten to adult. Details are outlined on our Youth and Adults pages.
Based in Charleston, SC, we are an independent, secular choir, not affiliated with any school or church. We explore an eclectic range of musical styles, and foster a fun, friendly, inclusive and creative atmosphere. Our repertoire includes a wide range of music, such as folk, jazz, World, musical theatre, pop and traditional choral pieces. We strongly believe in leveraging the power of music as a positive transformational force!
With our heart-centered, "people first" model, we strive to ensure everyone feels welcomed and celebrated. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all, regardless of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, national origin, religion, disability, age or socioeconomic situation.
Our rehearsals and camps currently take place Monday afternoons/evenings on James Island, in the beautiful St. James Center, on the campus of St. James Episcopal. Rehearsal times are staggered by age group. Many of our performances, special events and retreats take place there, and also at various venues throughout the Charleston area.
Palmetto Choral Collective is committed to providing audition-free, equal access to quality music education in Charleston County through recurring rehearsals, instruction, workshops, performances, summer camps, and community-building activities for all members.
We nurture musicianship, encourages leadership, foster inclusivity, and unite peopleinharmony, thereby strengthening the broader community through the power of music.
We invite you to join us in making great music and memories together!
Want to sing with us next season?
Fill out an INTEREST FORM! We will let you know when we re-open registration August 1. We start rehearsals again on August 18, 2025. Click on Youth or Adults for schedule info!
Join our choir family and:
Improve Your Voice
Gain Confidence
Express Your Creativity
Make New Friends
DID YOU KNOW that singing in a choir promotes social bonding, which contributes to a sense of belonging and joy? Studies have found that group singing fosters trust, cooperation and social cohesion.
Singing is calming, which produces physiological benefits, and also helps you form meaningful relationships, promoting self-esteem and a sense of well-being. It has even been proven to foster better cognitive function. AND IT'S FUN!
Come be a part of our choir family and nurture your mind, body and spirit!
Enjoy a few photos from previous seasons. See more in our Gallery and social media.
Most of our professional photos were taken by Shannon Oleksak.
Kind Words
Choir:
“My kids loved their experience this year! They learned so much about vocal technique and singing with a group. Their confidence grew throughout the year and by the end my oldest was saying she wanted to try out for a solo next year! You all were so organized and communication was great. Thanks for a great year!”
”I was so impressed by the caliber of the performance — I thought I would be teary-eyed seeing my kiddo on stage but was so shocked by the professionalism and quality of the performance that no tears were shed — I was too focused on their awesome singing to be a teary-eyed parent!”
“My daughter has dabbled in a few sports and dance over the last few years but never found her thing. This year I watched her grow and blossom as a singer. She was practicing at home without being prompted, and even recording herself to play it back. It was so exciting to watch her find her thing! Thank you for opening up the world of music to my girl!”
"We didn't really know what to expect when our daughter joined, but are thrilled to see the progress all of these kids have made and how comfortable and happy they are on stage. They sound AMAZING!”
“My child demonstrated exceptional growth musically, she learned to commit and follow through. She has great memories!”
“Organization and communication have been great. I love the way fun is incorporated into the mix!”
“Outstanding program with the most amazing staff! Would highly recommend to anyone!”
“Just so impressed with what you created in your first year. Thanks for providing a secular choir experience!”
“My child really enjoyed learning to sing with a group! Great choices on who you collaborate with.”
“Music changed my life as a child, and I have seen it do the same for my child this past year. I wanted to make sure she found that love of music and her place – and she did.”
Summer Camp:
”My child loved her time with you! She learned so much and became so much more confident in her singing! She’s very excited to join the choir!”
“My daughter loved this so much! She loved the visiting musicians and came home every day sharing her experience with us. Thank you!”
“We enjoyed the repertoire selections and the thorough, consistent email communication. I liked having all of the information and loved seeing the photos from each day of camp. Our camper had a lot of fun!”
“It is a very good experience for the kids. They learned to sing three songs as a choir in a week which is amazing. The teachers really put a lot of effort into the kids and were very enthusiastic in teaching.”
“Just so impressed with what you did in 5 days. A beautiful experience to be part of (for the parents and the children). Thank you!”
