Attending Concerts
To accommodate the large audiences that want to attend our performances, many of the choral concerts are held at the First United Methodist Church in Pasadena. Other concerts are typically held in the La Canada High School Auditorium. To learn more about how to attend one of our concerts, such as parking and ticket purchase/pick up, please see the appropriate section below.
Pasadena First United Methodist Church
A detailed printable map of the drop-off traffic flow at the church and nearby parking is available:
Drop Off:
The Pasadena First United Methodist Church is located at 500 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101, however the singers’ entrance is the FUMC side-door off Converse Alley. All singers are expected to arrive in full concert wardrobe, ready to sing. Call time is traditionally 90 minutes before the concert, but may be adjusted for different concerts. See Latest News for current information.
Parking:
FUMC parking lots are for special assistance guests only. There are a number of parking lots (some require payment) and street parking within short walking distance of the church. See the map for details.
Ticketing:
Information about how to buy tickets is available under Latest News prior to each concert.
Two ticket tables are located near the front entrance of the church on Colorado Boulevard. Each table provides the same services:
Pre-order ticket pick-up
Day of concert ticket sales (cash or check)
Program pickup (one per family)
Queuing:
There are two, equal, entrance lines into the church. Each line has access to lower level as well as balcony seating. Doors open approximately 15 minutes prior to concert. Bring an umbrella in case of inclement weather.
Seating:
Seating is first come, first served. Patrons can save only one seat for a late arriving guest. Materials used to save more than one seat will be removed by ushers and volunteers. All seats at FUMC afford quality viewing and listening.
During the Concert:
If you must enter or exit the church during the concert, please do so ONLY BETWEEN SONGS, as doors in the church are quite loud.
Special Assistance Guests:
Ticketing and queuing is available for special assistance guests at the side entrance of the church located off Converse Alley (see map). Bring an umbrella in case of inclement weather. Special Assistance seating is limited, so other members of your group are asked to queue in front of the church for main entrance seating.
La Cañada High School Concerts
All on-campus concerts are held inside the La Canada High School Auditorium.
Parking:
Parking is available in the two school lots off Oak Grove and Foothill Boulevard.
Ticketing:
Information about how to buy tickets is available under Latest News prior to each concert.
Queuing:
One line is formed at the main entrance (east auditorium door). Allow the line to form backwards towards the school building to the south, leaving the plaza in front of the auditorium clear for arriving singers and guest.
Seating:
Seating is first come, first served. Patrons can save only one seat for a late arriving guest. Additional seating is available in the auditorium balcony.
Tickets for all concerts:
All-Choir Concerts (Fall, Holiday, Spring, & Spring Pops):
Adults: $10 per ticket
Students: $5 per ticket (includes 7/8, 9-12 and college students)
Children: Free for 6th graders and younger
Platinum, Gold, and Silver level Family Sponsors can use their package tickets for adult or student admission to these four concerts.
A Latest News article will include instructions on how to buy tickets for each concert and whether tickets will be sold at the door or pre-purchased online and should be published at least one week before each concert.
Fall Pops Scholarship Concert:
As this is a benefit concert and proceeds are used for scholarships for the choir program, all attendees must purchase tickets for this concert . This concert is not part of any sponsorship packages.
All Other Concerts:
Chamber Singers Holiday and Farewell concerts and 7/8 Pops concerts are free, though donations are accepted.