The Young People’s Chorus of New York City (YPC) will present its inaugural YPC Bronx Day of Singing on Saturday, January 24, 2025, bringing together young singers from across the borough for a powerful day of music-making and collaboration that will culminate with a free community concert at 3 p.m.
Hosted at PS 91 (2200 Aqueduct Avenue), the day unites students from YPC’s School Choruses and YPC Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club for a full day of activities. Led by YPC Founder and Artistic Director Francisco J. Núñez, along with the organization’s conducting faculty, the children will rehearse together, form relationships, learn new repertoire, and participate in workshops focused on vocal technique, performance skills, and confidence-building.
The admission-free community concert will showcase the achievements of Bronx youth through music and is open to families, friends, and the public. Assemblymember George Alvarez plans to attend.
YPC’s Bronx Day of Singing highlights YPC’s ongoing commitment to empowering children of all backgrounds with a unique program of music education and choral performance that unlocks pathways to success through the arts.
About Young People’s Chorus of NYC
Young People’s Chorus of NYC (YPC) is an internationally acclaimed choral ensemble, praised for its virtuosity and brilliant sound by The New York Times. Under the leadership of Founder and Artistic Director Francisco J. Núñez, a MacArthur Fellow, and Creative Director Elizabeth Núñez, the nonprofit organization uplifts over 2,000 young people annually, representing every neighborhood of New York City, empowering children of all backgrounds with a unique program of music education and choral performance that unlocks pathways to success through the arts.
Renowned for its expansive repertoire, YPC has commissioned hundreds of works from emerging and established composers. Their exceptional performances have been heard in five continents, where they performed with leading orchestras at world famous venues like Tokyo’s Bunkyo Civic Hall, Czech Republic’s Smetana Hall, Beijing’s Opera House, Barcelona’s Palau de la Música, and New York City’s Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. YPC regularly performs on national radio and television programs including CBS Sunday Morning and has been featured on NBC, ABC, BBC, CCTV, FOX, NHK, PBS, and more.
Among YPC’s many honors are a National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award from the White House, an honor from First Lady Laura Bush, and performances before prime ministers, Pope Francis and Pope John Paul.
YPC has competed in international competitions and most recently won 10 gold medals and four world championships during the World Choir Games in Korea 2023 and New Zealand 2024. Their holiday film special Topsy Turvy New York won a 66th Annual New York Emmy® Award. Its documentary This Time Round, earned “Best Producer” at the Toronto Indie Filmmakers Festival and “Best Soundtrack” at the New York International Film Awards.
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