Our Ensembles

Founded in 2001, The Young New Yorkers’ Chorus is a community of stellar musicians dedicated to making excellent choral music fueled by the strength of our unique community, inspired by our home city, and relevant to our demographic.

Our standard for excellence is high, allowing us to perform a wide variety of repertoire, with an emphasis on supporting other young choral professionals around the country. A performance of Jonathan Dove’s The Passing of the Year was described by the composer himself as sung with “…grace and clarity, but with a full warmth — the feeling I wanted, of the great mass of humanity, with something extra: the glorious bloom of youth.” YNYC was also recently named the winner of The American Prize in Choral Performance - Community Division, 2023.

Our programming is driven by themes relevant to others in their 20s and 30s, as well as the immense diversity of our home city. Our performances strive to go beyond the typical concert format, and we seek to bring our sound to new venues and locales.

Committed to the growth of new repertoire, YNYC debuts three original works annually through its Competition for Young Composers. YNYC also provides a close-knit fellowship for talented singers in their twenties and thirties.

Our people are our greatest assets, and we invest in our community via social events, sub-groups of music (and non-music) professionals looking to network, and continuous engagement with our alumni. We also offer a wide array of volunteer leadership opportunities, allowing our members to gain important, transferable skills. Our operations reflect the ingenuity and entrepreneurialism of our demographic, with a robust media presence, high-quality recordings, and trend-setting engagement with our local, national, and international supporters.