Offering students an opportunity to perform is an integral part of training at Brooklyn Youth Chorus. Not only does it serve as a demonstration of their knowledge, it also helps students set goals and gives them a sense of ownership.

When choristers have a chance to perform, they gain experience singing in front of others and learn what it means to achieve as a team. They learn how to recover from mistakes, work towards a common goal, and how to celebrate success.

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. Our choristers are always up for the challenge - whether they are singing at the highest levels or preparing for their very first big recital.

Our advanced treble singers join the Junior or Concert Ensembles, while advanced tenors and basses (changed voice singers) join the Bass Ensemble. 

Performing Ensembles perform in a wide variety of settings throughout the year, including concerts, recording projects, special events, and original productions. Members of the Bass Ensemble go on tour each year, performing in various venues with other choral groups. And members of the Concert Ensemble are often involved in developing original choral/theatre productions.

The Performing Ensembles of Brooklyn Youth Chorus lead the field in performance, professionalism, and artistic vision.

Annual Concerts

Singers in our Training Divisions and Performing Ensembles gather together twice a year for two special concerts: Holiday Harmonies (December) and Spring Sings (May).

For many of our choristers, these concerts are their first time performing on stage for their friends and family. Singers work throughout the semester preparing to perform at one of these special concerts. These shared performance opportunities allow singers to inspire (and be inspired by) students across all of our divisions. Having an opportunity to perform also gives students the self-esteem that comes from being allowed to express themselves and occupy space as true performers.