Our Mission

The Young New Yorkers’ Chorus (YNYC) fosters a vibrant choral community through singing, performance, and collaboration with emerging composers.

Our Vision

For New Yorkers to have a haven that brings music to those who need it, and amplifies the voices of those who wish to make it.

Established in 2001, YNYC brings together the finest choral musicians from the tens of thousands of young people who flock to the city for its excitement, art, and culture. Comprising both a mixed and a treble ensemble, YNYC has the unique pleasure of performing for a large and devoted audience, exposing music lovers of all demographics to the beauty and transcendent potential of the choral arts.

Led by General & Artistic Director Alex Canovas, YNYC performs a vast variety of music in venues including Avery Fisher Hall, Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall, Symphony Space, The Knitting Factory, Brooklyn Fire Proof, the New York Botanical Garden, Chicago Symphony Center, and many of the finest churches in New York City. Committed to the growth of new repertoire, YNYC debuts three original works annually through its Competition for Young Composers, many alumni of which have gone on to become some of the most influential voices in choral music. In recognition of its work, YNYC was named the winner of The American Prize in Choral Performance - Community Division, 2023 and received a Finalist Honorable Mention in the same category in 2024. They also received 2nd Place The American Prize Ernst Bacon Memorial Award for the Performance of American Music - Community Division, 2024.