A global repertoire
In addition to diversity within the YPC's membership, the Chorus models multicultural respect through its wide-ranging, international repertoire. "I've sung in French, Spanish, Italian, German, Latin, Russian, Czech, Swahili, Sotho, Hebrew, Japanese, Inuit, Norwegian, Finnish...and even more that I can't remember," exclaims one young chorister. Learning musical idioms from different cultures helps to foster greater international understanding—and a deep respect for others.

Chorus repertoire spans the musical spectrum, including sacred music, classical, modern, jazz, world music, folk, opera, oratorios and pop.

A National Leader in Commissioning New Works
The YPC commissions original music in order to enlarge the repertoire and to bring attention to the possibilities of the children's, youth, and chamber chorus as a serious musical instrument.

Artistic Director Francisco J. Núñez has been successful in creating a new music series, published by Boosey and Hawkes, entitled "Transient Glory." Through this unique series, the YPC will continue to commission and now publish new works by the world's leading composers.