About the radio chorus

The Radio Chorus

On October 29th 2003, The Young People's Chorus of New York City debuted as The WNYC (93.9 FM) Radio Choir. It is the first-ever resident chorus, young or otherwise, at any New York radio station. They are one of only a few children's radio choirs in the country, and the only children's chorus to perform new compositions exclusively.

The idea for the Radio Choir was born out of the success of the YPC's Transient Glory Music Series, a program through which the YPC commissions new works by some of the world's most eminent composers. The Transient Glory Series has been hosted by WNYC's John Schaefer since its inception four years ago. This past season, it was recorded and aired on WNYC radio's Soundcheck.

WNYC’s Soundcheck is a pan-stylistic musical salon hosted by John Schaefer, which showcases composers and performers with ties to New York’s vital and vibrant cultural scene. Each day listeners can hear conversations and updates about the latest trends in arts and ideas of New York City as well as live music performances by leading musicians and composers.

WNYC, New York Public Radio, is New York's premier public radio station, comprising WNYC 93.9 FM and WNYC AM 820. As America's most listened-to public radio stations, reaching more than one million listeners every week, WNYC FM and AM extend New York City's cultural riches to the entire country and air the best national offerings from affiliate networks National Public Radio and Public Radio International. WNYC 93.9 FM broadcasts a wide range of daily news, talk, cultural and classical music programming, while WNYC AM 820 maintains a stronger focus on breaking news and international news reporting. For more information, visit www.wnyc.com.

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