Young People's Chorus of New York City

Children Annually

Performances/Year

Commissioned Works

College Attendance

Francisco J. Nunez

Artistic Director & Founder

MacArthur Fellow. Musical America's 2018 Educator of the Year. Since 1988, Maestro Nunez has transformed the lives of over 17,000 children through the power of music.

“Music is the great equalizer. It gives every child — regardless of background — a voice.”

Award-Winning Talent

3,000 children across three chorus divisions

Performance Choruses

Advanced singers performing at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and international venues.

Community Choruses

After-school programs in all five boroughs for beginner to intermediate singers.

School Choruses

In-school programs in 20 public schools serving 1,400 children.

The Key of Love

Opportunity

Every child deserves world-class music education regardless of economic background.

Community

Building bridges across cultures, neighborhoods, and generations through shared song.

Excellence

Gold medals, Emmy Awards, and 600+ commissioned works — raising the bar for children's choirs worldwide.

Diversity

Reflecting the beautiful mosaic of New York City in every rehearsal and performance.

Hope

Music transforms lives. 100% of YPC alumni attend college.

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