What do choristers learn?
All choristers will learn the fundamentals of music and choral performance through a standards-based curriculum that includes:

• Joy from artistic expression and achievement
• Healthy vocal technique
• Music literacy and aural skills
• Stage presence and confidence
• Teamwork and leadership skills

How is the chorus structured?
Choruses are led by Young People’s Chorus of New York City’s trained conductors and professional accompanists

• Programs are available for 24, 12, or 8 week terms
• Terms are tailored to each school’s schedule and goals
• Everyone in selected grades is eligible to participate
• Choruses will perform in school, community, or other New York City events
• YPC will work within school’s budget

How will the chorus enrich your community?

• Academic skills are supported through the study of music
• Global understanding is enhanced by YPC’s unique canon of repertoire
• 21st Century skills are strengthened through the pursuit of artistic goals
• Relationships within the community are expanded as the chorus becomes an ambassador through public performance

If you’d like to be a YPC school partner, please email schools@ypc.org.

MANHATTAN
PS 1 | The Alfred E. Smith School (Chinatown)
Partner since 2005 | Gia Gan, Conducting Fellow

PS 75 | The Emily Dickinson School (Upper West Side)
Partner since 2005 | Amber Salladin, Conducting Fellow

PS 130 | The Hernando DeSoto School (Chinatown)
Partner since 2003 | Caitlin Dobmeier, Conductor

PS/MS 149 | The Sojourner Truth School (Harlem)
Partner since 2016 |Maria Peña, Conductor

PS 198 | The Isadore and Ida Strauss School (Upper East Side)
Partner since 2008 | Gia Gan, Conducting Fellow

KIPP STAR College Prep Charter School (Harlem)
Partner since 2004 | Sonny Willis, Conducting Fellow

Coalition School for Social Change (East Harlem)
Partner since 2013 | Sonny Willis, Conducting Fellow

Repertory High School for Theatre Arts (Times Square)
Partner since 2013 | Tim Keeler, Conducting Fellow

BROOKLYN
PS 268 | The Emma Lazarus School (Crown Heights)
Partner since 2006 | Caitlin Dobmeier, Conductor

PS 770 | The New American Academy (East Flatbush)
Partner since 2015 | Maria Peña, Conductor

MS 2 Parkside Preparatory
Partner since 2017 | Gia Gan, Conducting Fellow

BRONX
Bronx Charter School for the Arts (Hunts Point)
Partner since 2014 | Amber Salladin, Conducting Fellow

PS 69 | Journey Prep (Clason Point)
Partner since 2010 | Gia Gan, Conducting Fellow

PS 304 | Early Childhood School (Throg’s Neck)
Partner since 2016 | Gia Gan, Conducting Fellow

QUEENS
PS 64 | The Joseph Addabbo School (Ozone Park)
Partner since 2010 | Sonny Willis, Conducting Fellow

PS/IS 178 | The Holliswood School (Jamaica Estates)
Partner since 2008 | Caitlin Dobmeier, Conductor