(not journalism) For Middle Schoolers: NYC Philharmonic Youth Chorus

[Katina Paron]

The New York Philharmonic, in partnership with the Abyssinian Baptist Church and the Unsung Collective, will launch a ten-week youth choir program in The Dr. Calvin O. Butts III Educational and Cultural Center in Harlem. Led by Dr. Tyrone Clinton, founder and artistic director of the Unsung Collective, the program will provide young people from the community with access to high-quality musical training and a deeper connection to the cultural fabric of New York City.

ELGIBILITY
The Philharmonic Youth Choir is open to students currently in grades 5–8
with or without a background in music. Students must reside in New York City.

REHEARSALS
Saturdays from 10:00am–1:00pm,
beginning February 28
Orientation, February 7 at 10:00am (via Zoom)
Rehearsals will take place at
The Dr. Calvin O. Butts III Educational
and Cultural Center (COB III)
150 Odell Clark Place, New York, NY 10030

AUDITIONS
By video: sing one verse each from two
of your favorite songs.
Priority Deadline: Friday, January 16
Rolling Admissions until further notice

Register at https://www.nyphil.org/education/youth-mentorship/philharmonic-youth-choir/