Our Mission

The Young New Yorkers’ Chorus (YNYC) fosters a vibrant choral community through singing, performance, and collaboration with emerging composers.

Our Vision

For New Yorkers to have a haven that brings music to those who need it, and amplifies the voices of those who wish to make it.

Founded in 2001, YNYC has grown from an upstart group of young people looking to sing together to a thriving, internationally-recognized organization. Comprising both a Mixed and a Treble Ensemble and led by General & Artistic Director Alex Canovas, YNYC is one of New York’s leading advocates for the creation of new music by young composers, and regularly performs world, regional, and city premieres of new works.

In recent years, the Treble Ensemble appeared at the Ensemble Showcase for the Connecticut American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Fall Conference, and the Mixed Ensemble performed at the ACDA Eastern Region Conference in February/March 2024. In recognition of its work, YNYC was named the winner of The American Prize in Choral Performance - Community Division in 2023, and second place in The American Prize Ernst Bacon Memorial Award for the Performance of American Music - Community Division in 2024.