Young People's Chorus of New York City

The Young People’s Chorus of New York City (YPC) is a multicultural youth chorus internationally renowned for its superb virtuosity, brilliant showmanship, and innovative model of artistic excellence and diversity that enriches the community. Founded by Artistic Director Francisco J. Núñez, a MacArthur Fellow and Musical America’s 2018 Educator of the Year, YPC’s mission and values are deeply rooted in providing children of all cultural and economic backgrounds with a unique program of music education and choral performance. It is committed to empowering its youth and providing pathways to success through the arts so that each child, no matter what race, gender, socioeconomic background, or religion can reach their full potential.


Among YPC's many awards is America’s highest honor for youth programs, a National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award, as well as a New York Emmy® Award for its feature-length holiday special. YPC also earned the distinction of “Choir of the World” in July 2018 at the International Choral Kathaumixw, marking the first time a North American chorus has ever won this title in its 34-year history. In 2023, YPC won five gold medals, three as world champions, at the 12th World Choir Games, the largest international choir competition.