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SING WITH US!

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Brooklyn Youth Chorus invites young singers ages 7-18 to sing with us next year. Discover your potential, learn from world-class instructors, and create unforgettable musical experiences with a community of passionate peers.

Discover Your Voice: Explore Our Programs

Pre-Preparatory

Ignite a love for music in our youngest singers (ages 5-6) with play-based learning and foundational skills, no audition needed.

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Preparatory

For ages 7-9, this division nurtures fundamental musical skills, healthy vocal technique, and the joy of singing together in a supportive environment.

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Pre-Teen

Ages 10-12 refine musical abilities, explore diverse repertoire, and deepen their understanding of choral music through collaborative experiences.

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Teen

Singers aged 13-18 hone advanced vocal skills, explore complex harmonies, and develop their artistry through a challenging and diverse curriculum.

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Junior Ensemble

An advanced ensemble for treble voices (ages 11-18), offering rigorous training and opportunities to perform sophisticated repertoire with world-renowned artists.

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Bass Ensemble

For singers with changed and changing voices (ages 12-18), this ensemble provides specialized training and unique opportunities for lower voices.

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Concert Ensemble

A premier ensemble for advanced treble voices (ages 12-18), performing challenging and diverse repertoire and collaborating on major artistic projects.

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Every voice holds a story.

Brooklyn Youth Chorus helps young people discover the power of theirs through a choral education unlike any other. Learn how Brooklyn Youth Chorus nurtures empathy, resilience, and self-expression, preparing future leaders and empowering young people through music. Your support makes this possible.

Making music accessible to all.

At Brooklyn Youth Chorus, we believe that every child with a passion for singing deserves the opportunity to shine. We understand that families have different financial situations, so we offer a variety of options to make our program accessible to everyone. 100% of our our families receive subsidized tuition, and 35% of families receive additional need-based financial aid.

"Sprawling, ambitious, innovative." - Vogue

Port(al) exemplifies Brooklyn Youth Chorus's dedication to creating groundbreaking new works.

Fresh off its powerful premiere run at the Brooklyn Navy Yard's Agger Fish Building, and a recent return performance at PS21 Center for Contemporary Performance in Chatham, NY, Port(al) captivated audiences by delving into the rich history and ongoing evolution of the Brooklyn Navy Yard. This kind of unique and forward-thinking artistry provides unparalleled opportunities and experiences for our choristers.

  • "Brooklyn Youth Chorus, under the direction of Dianne Berkun Menaker, featured a heavenly chorus of young singers reminiscent of angels ascending among us."

    OperaWire

  • "Among New York's choral groups, BYC STANDS ALONE."

    New York Magazine

  • "SPECTACULAR, DAZZLING, and EXEMPLARY."

    The New York Times

  • "When they start singing and you feel the collective power of that choir, something magical happens, and you (finally) feel something that resembles rapture. "

    playcrazygame.com

  • "The Brooklyn Youth Chorus, a superb ensemble of bright singers, consistently demonstrates a polish and commitment well beyond its years. It is hard to think of this group as anything but a polished ensemble of miniature professionals."

    The New York Times

  • “BROOKLYN YOUTH CHORUS IS AS FINE AS IT GETS, in demand with the greatest orchestras and the most important composers.”

    Brooklyn Rail

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