| The next YPC Honor Chorus Festival will
be held in the Spring of 2011.
Stay tuned for details!
COMMISSIONED WORKS:
2009: Jamie Bernstein - NYC Shout-Out
2008: Thomas Cabaniss - I Dream A World
2007: Judith Shatin - I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings
2006: Theodore Wiprud - The Open Door
2001: Jim Papoulis - Libertatum (Boosey & Hawkes)
COLLABORATIONS:
2009: Ballet Hispanico
2008: InterSchool Orchestra of New York Symphonic Band
SING! MAKE FRIENDS! HAVE FUN!
THE ANNUAL YPC HONOR CHORUS FESTIVAL IS AN ALL-DAY EXPERIENCE THAT BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER WHO LOVE TO SING!
| WHO: |
Any interested students, ages 12-18 (auditions are not required and previous music experience is not necessary) |
| WHAT: |
YPC’s Annual Honor Chorus Festival: A one-day, fun-filled event where participants practice and learn a variety of songs including pop, gospel and world music. At the end of the day,festival-goers perform in a concert for friends, family and the community! |
| WHERE: |
New York City |
| WHY: |
Why not?! Participants have the unique experience of learning from professional musicians, conductors, and composers. Visiting guest artists share knowledge and expertise of other artforms. The day culminates in a final performance the day of the festival that is open to all family and friends. Sing, have fun and make new friends! |
VIEW 2009 PROGRAM HERE!
THE 8TH ANNUAL HONOR CHORUS FEATURED:
Dr. Jason Bishop
Guest Conductor, Young Men's Honor Chorus
Director of Choral Activities at Penn State Erie
and Artistic Director/Founder YPC Erie
Dr. Barbara Baker
Guest Conductor, Treble Honor Chorus
Internationally Noted Conductor and Clinician
Jamie Bernstein Thomas
Composer-in-Residence
Narrator, Writer and Broadcaster
 The Ballet Hispanico School Ensemble
Guest Artist-in-Residence
Jose Costas, School Director
The foremost dance representative of Hispanic culture in the United States
(Jose Costas, School Director of Ballet Hispanico)
AND GUEST ARTISTS:
Young People’s Chorus of New York City™ Concert Chorus and Young Men's Divisions
Young People's Chorus of Erie
(Pennsylvania)
Penn State Erie Concert Choir
and Chamber Singers
YPC WELCOMED THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS IN 2009:
| Bord High School |
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Brooklyn Tech HS |
| Bryant High School |
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Cole Middle School |
| Daniel Hale School for the Arts |
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Deer Park High School |
| Elizabeth Morrow |
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Hyde Leadership Charter School |
| John Adams HS |
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Kappa IV |
| Penns Manor Elementry |
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Robert Frost Middle School |
| SALK School of Science |
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St. Hilda's School |
| St. Paul's School |
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St. Raymond High School for Boys |
| St. Thomas Aquino |
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Valley Stream South HS |
| Walnut Creek |
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West Point Middle School |
| White Plains Midde School |
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