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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.

Port(al) returns June 21 at PS21 Center for Contemporary Performance in Chatham, NY!

Fresh off our powerful run of Port(al) at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn Youth Chorus is thrilled to keep the portal open in a new chapter of this innovative choral theater experience!

Presented by and at PS21 Center for Contemporary Performance, Port(al) delves into the rich history of the Brooklyn Navy Yard, from its bustling port days to its ongoing evolution. Through a confluence of song, movement, and immersive storytelling, we guide audiences through the currents of time, where echoes of the past, the realities of the present, and the dreams of the future converge

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.

2024/25 Season Events

Events
Port(al) at PS21
Jun 21
Port(al) at PS21
The Sound We Share
Jun 27
The Sound We Share

Training singers for life.

  • Astonishing, inspired performances.

    Singers at Brooklyn Youth Chorus learn to deliver authentic performances across a wide range of genres and styles, including original work by a diverse group of composers

  • Music education with no barriers.

    We strive to remove any barriers to participation. The only requirement to join the Chorus is commitment and a love for singing.

  • Healthy, skills-based voice training.

    Brooklyn Youth Chorus students are trained using the Cross-Choral Training® method. This method is a proven holistic and experiential approach to teaching voice and musicianship in a group setting, designed by Founder & Artistic Director Dianne Berkun Menaker.

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  • "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. "

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  • "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

Recent Video Highlights

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Join Jad Abrumad of Radiolab and composer Paola Prestini for an illuminating artist talk as they dive into the vibrant backdrop of PORT(AL), in conversation with PS21 Executive Director Vallejo Gantner. Hudson’s legendary bar and venue, Half Mo
Fresh off our powerful run of Port(al) at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn Youth Chorus is thrilled to keep the portal open in a new chapter of this innovative choral theater experience! Port(al) at PS21 Center for Contemporary Performance (Pavilio
We were privileged to welcome acclaimed soprano Laquita Mitchell to Brooklyn Youth Chorus this past Tuesday for an enriching master class with three of our dedicated students. Laquita, a Grammy nominee and a celebrated artist on international stages,
🎶 Love to sing? Ready to shine? 🎶 New July placement auditions available at www.brooklynyouthchorus.org/join! If you've got a passion for music and a voice that's ready to soar, Brooklyn Youth Chorus wants to hear from you! We're thrilled to anno
Our Spring Sings concerts were an absolute triumph! 🌸 We're still buzzing from the incredible performances and want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the culmination of our 33rd season. A massive congratulations to a
So excited to share our collaboration with the amazing Blonde Redhead on their new track, "Before (Choir Version)"! ✨ It's out today and part of their upcoming reimagined album, The Shadow of the Guest. Working with Kazu Makino and the ban
Dear Friends, Feeling the whiplash from the revoked federal arts funding? You're not alone. We feel it deeply. This is a blow to cultural groups nationwide, but know this: Brooklyn Youth Chorus isn't going anywhere. Last Friday, we learned our $25,