SING WITH US!
Interested in joining Brooklyn Youth Chorus? Singers ages 5-18 can start in January!
Brooklyn Youth Chorus holds placement auditions for students ages 7-18 to help us ensure your singer is placed in the program level that will be best for them. Levels are organized first by age then by experience and ability. You can find a placement audition that works for you using the scheduling tool on this page.
For younger singers ages 5-6, we offer a Pre-Preparatory Music Class without a placement audition.
Registration for January is now open.
CLICK HERE for more information about our Training Division levels.
Questions or problems with signing up for a placement audition? Email registration@brooklynyouthchorus.org for more information.
Free Intro Classes in January
Interested in learning more about what it’s like to sing with Brooklyn Youth Chorus? Join us January 11-17 for our Winter Open Rehearsal Week. Aspiring, young singers ages 5-18 will be able to take a free choral music class at Brooklyn Youth Chorus. After the rehearsal, singers will be provided information on how to join Brooklyn Youth Chorus.
Rehearsal Schedule
Classes take place from September to May each year. New singers can join for the full-year (starting in September) or for the second half of the year (starting in January). Classes take place weekly in various locations in Brooklyn and vary in length based on the division.
About Placement Auditions
Placement auditions are for singers ages 7 and above and are conducted in a relaxed, informal atmosphere, and students do not need to prepare anything in advance. The audition lasts between 5-10 minutes and includes simple pitch-matching exercises, singing scales and the familiar song, “Happy Birthday.” No prior experience is required to sing with Brooklyn Youth Chorus, but a love of singing is essential!
Financial Aid
Brooklyn Youth Chorus charges an annual tuition for its program. Payment may be made up front in one payment or monthly. The Chorus provides financial aid and scholarships to any family in need. Please do not hesitate to join Brooklyn Youth Chorus due to financial concerns; we work with each family to ensure the program is accessible for everyone.
The Chorus maintains an extensive need-based financial aid policy. We encourage all interested singers, regardless of economic circumstances, to join. A financial aid application is required and are reviewed on a rolling basis. Financial aid for private lessons and elective classes is offered to families after their first year in the program. Email registration@brooklynyouthchorus.org for more information.
Pre-Preparatory Music Class for ages 5 & 6
Children who will be ages 5-6 by September 1 of the 2024/25 school year are eligible for our Pre-Preparatory level classes, no audition necessary.
This class is aimed at activating each child’s musical potential in a play-based informal setting that feeds their creativity while building foundational music skills.
About Our Program
Running from September to June each year, the Chorus offers vocal instruction and private lessons for students, separated by age and experience level, in our Training Divisions and Performing Ensembles.
As students progress through Brooklyn Youth Chorus, they also have the opportunity to participate in pre-professional Performing Ensembles. Our Performing Ensembles work on special projects throughout the year, including live appearances, professional recordings, and original choral productions.
Singers in our Training Divisions and Performing Ensembles gather together twice a year for two special concerts: Holiday Harmonies (December) and Spring Sings (May).
