YPC Performs for Pope Benedict XVI in Citywide Celebration
YPC is invited to perform for Pope Benedict XVI on his first visit to the United States in a New York Citywide celebration at Yankee Stadium.
College Bound Begins
After steadily supporting children’s ambitions to go to college from day one, YPC formalizes College Bound: A Youth Development Program to offer choristers an array of college readiness services.
Representing the U.S. at World Choral Summit in Japan
YPC is invited to represent the United States at the 7th Annual World Symposium on Choral Music in Kyoto, Japan.
Double Gold from Choir Olympics in Bremen, Germany
YPC choristers return home from the 2004 Choir Olympics in Bremen, Germany – where they joined 22 other choirs from Europe, Asia, and South Africa in competition.
School Choruses Partnerships With New York City Schools
To reach children in musically underserved schools across the city, YPC introduces its School Choruses program in partnership with New York City schools.
YPC Launches Groundbreaking Transient Glory Commissioning Series
Creating new music by the leading composers of our time, Francisco designs and launches a bold new program to commission work especially for YPC.
First YPC Gold Medals in International Choral Competition
YPC wins the gold in both the Contemporary Music and Chamber Music categories at the Des Moines International Children’s Choral Festival
Winning Silver in Prague at our First International Choral Competition
Considered the underdog in competition with more seasoned choirs from around the globe, YPC wins a silver trophy at the Prague International Choir Festival and Competition.
Achieving Independence
The Young People’s Chorus of New York City is formed: an independent nonprofit organization with its own Board of Directors, in residence at the 92nd Street Y.
An Invitation from the White House
The White House invites the chorus to perform for a V.I.P audience that includes First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton.