Brooklyn Youth Chorus divisions are organized by age to support healthy vocal development at different stages of growth and maturity.

Within our age-based divisions, singers are placed in levels that reflect their skill, experience, and commitment. Our most advanced students are invited to audition for one of the three performing ensembles. All students are assessed annually to determine placement for the following program year. While prior singing experience is not required, it may influence division placement.

PRE-PREPARATORY DIVISION (meets once a week)

The Pre-Preparatory Division is a play-based program for 5-6 year olds, designed to build foundational music skills and foster a love for singing without an audition.

• Pre-Preparatory - Ages 5-6 (No audition necessary)

TRAINING DIVISIONS (meets once a week)

Brooklyn Youth Chorus's Training Divisions are where students begin, learning and progressing at their own pace based on musical ability.

• Preparatory - Ages 7-9

• Pre-Teen - Ages 10-12

• Teen - Ages 13-18

PERFORMING ENSEMBLES
(a parallel track for Ages 11-18, meets multiple times a week)

Performing Ensembles represent the highest level for advanced singers, offering more rigorous training and diverse performance opportunities.

• Junior Ensemble - for choristers with treble voices (soprano alto)

• Bass Ensemble - for choristers with changed voices (tenors, baritones, basses)

• Concert Ensemble - for choristers with treble voices (soprano alto)