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"SOMETHING MAGICAL”

The voices of Brooklyn Youth Chorus have been described as “magnificent,” “meticulous,” “rapturous,” and “phenomenal.” Explore the sound of the Grammy Award-winning Brooklyn Youth Chorus for yourself.

Cross Choral Training® Vocal Pedagogy Workshop

Join the Cross-Choral Training learning community November 3 for an all new one-day workshop on functional voice training in group settings. Whether you’re a seasoned conductor or a teaching artist just starting out, this course will elevate your teaching and help your students realize their full vocal potential!

2024/25 Season Events

Events
Brooklyn Youth Chorus at The Watermark
Dec 9
Brooklyn Youth Chorus at The Watermark
Holiday Harmonies (Fri)
Dec 13
Holiday Harmonies (Fri)
Holiday Harmonies (Sat)
Dec 14
Holiday Harmonies (Sat)
Winter's Song
Dec 14
Winter's Song
Bernstein’s Symphony No.3 “Kaddish”
Jan 29
Bernstein’s Symphony No.3 “Kaddish”
Aoife O’Donovan & The Knights
Feb 20
Aoife O’Donovan & The Knights
The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King
Feb 27
The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King

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. "

    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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Last weekend Brooklyn Youth Chorus was proud to join NYC Council Member, Lincoln Restler, together with other esteemed members of the Brooklyn cultural community in a Brooklyn Heights ceremony to rename 'Monroe Place' to 'Mary Anne Yancey Place.' M
For our 2024/25 season, we invite you to experience Brooklyn Youth Chorus as it reaches new heights in adventurous performance, innovative commissioning, exceptional artistry, and exchange. The uniquely individual voices of our young people combine i
Come join us this Sunday at The 49th Annual Atlantic Antic™! We'll be there this Sunday, September 29, from 12-6 pm. You can find us between Clinton and Court St. The Atlantic Antic™ brings together people of all ages and ethnic backgrou