Young People’s Chorus of New York City to Present ‘Once Upon the Holidays’

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The Young People’s Chorus of New York City has announced “Once Upon the Holidays,” a virtual holiday performance slated for Dec. 18 and 20, 2020. The showcase will be presented over two nights and features an original story by Tony Award-wininng Broadway lyricist Lynn Ahrens and the Young People’s Chorus of New York City’s founder and Artistic Director Francisco J. {…}

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Young People’s Chorus of NYC to Present World Premiere at JCC Thurnauer School of Music’s Benefit Concert

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(Photo credit: Stephanie Berger) Young People’s Chorus of NYC is set to perform on Feb. 2, 2025. The event, which kicks off at 4 p.m. in Hackensack, New Jersey, will bring together over 100 YPC choristers and 200 musicians from the JCC Thurnauer School of Music. At the core of the program will be the world premiere of “Jus See, {…}

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Joyce DiDonato, Lester Lynch, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Meredith Monk Headline Season One of Young People’s Chorus of NYC’s ‘Out of the Vox’

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(photo: Pix Talarico) The Young People’s Chorus of New York City has announced the first season of “Out of the Vox,” a Short Film Series hosted by founder and artistic director Francisco J. Núñez. “’Out of the Vox’ gives audiences the ultimate behind-the-scenes look at the amazing people behind world-class performances,” Núñez said in an official press release. “By sharing {…}

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YPC Takes Home Five Gold Medals at World Choir Games in New Zealand

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(Credit: Young People’s Chorus) The Young People’s Chorus of New York City (YPC) won five gold medals at the 13th World Choir Games in Auckland, New Zealand. The ensemble won gold medals for “Champions of the World Gold Medal – Pop with Choreography; “Spiritual;” “Gospel;” “Youth Choirs;” and “Children’s Choirs.” “The hard work, artistry, and dedication of our amazing choristers {…}

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Young People’s Chorus of New York City’s ‘This Time Round’ Documentary to Premiere at Manhattan Film Festival

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The Young People’s Chorus of New York City’s documentary film, “This Time Round,” has been selected to make its U.S. premiere at the 2024 Manhattan Film Festival. Through song and the children’s own voices, the film documents the choristers’ uplifting journey from fear and isolation during the early pandemic lockdown to unity and hope through the power of music. The {…}

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Summer for the City Returns to Lincoln Center in 2024

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(Photo credit: Lawrence Sumulong) Summer for the City has announced hundreds of free events to take place at Lincoln Center over three months. For the purposes of this article, only vocal works are featured. Opening the summer series is the Lincoln Center’s new commission from director James Blaszko in a new work that unites opera, drag, queerness, and gender expression {…}

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Michael Fraccaro Appointed New Board Chair of Young People’s Chorus of New York City

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Young People’s Chorus of New York City (YPC) has announced a leadership change. Michael Fraccaro has been named the organization’s Board of Directors Chair. He will replace Adam Chinn, who has served as the Board Chair since 2012. Fraccaro is the Chief People Officer at Mastercard and has been a member of the YPC Board since 2018. In his role {…}

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Young People’s Chorus of New York City & Voices of Ascension to Present Paola Prestini’s ‘The Glass Box’

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The Young People’s Chorus of New York City and Grammy-nominated Voices of Ascension will present Paola Prestini’s “The Glass Box” on Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Premiered in 2018, “The Glass Box” is a multimedia piece centered around the phenomenon known as “uppgivenhetssyndrom,” a coma-like condition found in young refugees in Sweden whose families are slated for deportation. Playwright Royce {…}

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Young People’s Chorus of New York Names Leonie Kruizenga as Chief Advancement Officer

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The Young People’s Chorus of New York City (YPC) has announced the appointment of Leonie Kruizenga as Chief Advancement Officer. In her new role, Kruizenga will assist YPC’s development team to deepen, strengthen, and expand its work, as well as elevate its fundraising. “We are thrilled to welcome Leonie to the YPC team,” said Francisco J. Núñez, YPC’s Founder and {…}

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Young People’s Chorus of New York City to Present ‘Once Upon the Holidays’

Young People’s Chorus of NYC to Present World Premiere at JCC Thurnauer School of Music’s Benefit Concert

Joyce DiDonato, Lester Lynch, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Meredith Monk Headline Season One of Young People’s Chorus of NYC’s ‘Out of the Vox’

YPC Takes Home Five Gold Medals at World Choir Games in New Zealand

Young People’s Chorus of New York City’s ‘This Time Round’ Documentary to Premiere at Manhattan Film Festival

Summer for the City Returns to Lincoln Center in 2024

Michael Fraccaro Appointed New Board Chair of Young People’s Chorus of New York City

Young People’s Chorus of New York City & Voices of Ascension to Present Paola Prestini’s ‘The Glass Box’

Young People’s Chorus of New York Names Leonie Kruizenga as Chief Advancement Officer