Credit: Young People’s Chorus of New York City The Young People’s Chorus of New York City (YPC) has been nominated for a New York Emmy Award. The nomination, in the Children/Youth (12 and under)—Short or Long Form Content category, is for their feature-length holiday special, “Topsy-Turvy New York.” “Topsy-Turvy New York” was set to an original story by best-selling author {…}
The Music Academy’s SING! Children’s Choir and the Young People’s Chorus of New York City (YPC) are joining forces for a special concert at the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara on July 23, 2023. This event will feature the world premiere of “Tides,” a new work by composer and former Miss America Nia Imani Franklin, commissioned by YPC Founder Francisco {…}
Young People’s Chorus of New York City (YPC) is set to launch “TogetherAgain,” a new multimedia art installation designed to raise awareness of mental health and well-being among young people. The exhibit opens on Monday, May 15 at 147 West 29th Street in Manhattan’s Chelsea District. The exhibit includes three chapters, each offering a unique perspective on young people’s emotional {…}
The Voices of Ascension and the Young People’s Chorus of NYC performed composer Paola Prestini’s ‘The Glass Box’ in a highly anticipated program at the Church of the Ascension on November 9th. Prestini composed ‘The Glass Box’ in 2018, with text written by Royce Vavrek as an oratorio about young refugees in Sweden. This new work challenges perspectives and promotes {…}
On May 14, 2022, Young People’s Chorus of New York City will kick off Lincoln Center’s Summer for the City initiative with “Sing New York,” a public sing-along to be held in the Josie Robertson Plaza. YPC Creative Director and conductor Elizabeth Núñez will lead this free event, with New Yorkers encouraged to lend their voices as the young choristers {…}
Elizabeth Nuñez has been named the new Creative Director of the Young People’s Chorus of New York City (YPC). In her new role, Nuñez is expected to will lead YPC’s creative programming efforts. Núñez has been associated with YPC since 2004, playing an important role in promoting programs and developing opportunities for new initiatives. “For nearly two decades, Elizbeth has been an instrumental leader within the organization, {…}
Young People’s Chorus of New York City (YPC) has announced the extension of its immersive, mixed-media installation, “Alone Together,” through January 2022. YPC has held the exhibit at and in the High Line Nine gallery in New York’s Chelsea Art District since November 2021. The exhibit is an exploration of the pandemic’s social and emotional impact on young adults, with {…}
The Young People’s Chorus of New York City (YPC) has announced the lineup for a new music series that explores the pandemic’s impact on children and young adults. The series, entitled “AloneTogether,” will take place in an immersive, mixed-media art exhibition at New York’s High Line Nine Gallery through Dec. 19, 2021. The events will feature world premieres of works {…}
Six hundred members of the Young People’s Chorus of New York City (YPC), will present their Christmas show “A Very Merry New York” on Dec. 11, 2021. The holiday performance, the first in two years by the organization, will take place at the United Palace. In addition to the live performance by the choir, audiences will see “A Horrible Hush,” {…}
The Young People’s Chorus (YPC) of New York City, one of the most highly acclaimed choruses in the world, held its annual benefit gala virtually on May 10. The event raised over $1 million that will be used to assist 2,000 children in New York City and beyond. YPC will distribute the funds across all the organization’s initiatives. Guests from {…}
The Young People’s Chorus of New York City has announced that it will honor pianist Lang Lang as its Artistic Honoree during their 2021 Virtual Gala, in recognition for his achievements as a pianist, educator, and philanthropist. The annual event, set for May 10, 2021, is YPC’s biggest yearly fundraiser, and is the first time the event is held virtually, {…}