Founded in March 2023, the San Diego Turkish Music Chorus is an ensemble dedicated to performing and preserving Turkish music within the local community. Born from a shared love of Turkish music and culture, the group meets weekly to hone their performances and foster a sense of community among musicians and enthusiasts alike.

Our conductor, Necmi Hoke — a skilled kanun player — brings a wealth of experience to the group, ensuring each performance is both authentic and artistically refined.

The chorus specializes in performing Turkish traditional music and seeks to preserve and promote the rich heritage of Turkish classical music, ensuring that this traditional art form continues to thrive.

Our concert repertoire includes Turkish classical pieces from the 17th–20th centuries as well as folk songs from different regions of Türkiye, accompanied by traditional instruments including the ney (reed flute), oud (lute), darbuka (goblet drum), and kanun (zither).

Since its inception, the San Diego Turkish Music Chorus has proudly represented Turkish music at both Turkish and international festivals throughout Southern California. We celebrated our first anniversary with a well-received concert in March 2024, marking a successful year of growth and musical contribution.