Brooklyn Youth Chorus

📍 WHERE TO FIND US THIS SATURDAY! 🌳 Swipe for the location in the park!

Heading to the BYC Jamboree in the Park on Saturday? We are setting up in Prospect Park, right between the Picnic House and the Tennis House. When you arrive, just look for the Brooklyn Youth Chorus t-shirts to find the group!

You are invited to a joyous afternoon of community, song, and celebration hosted by Brooklyn Youth Chorus. We welcome you to join us for an open-air potluck with games and music. Bring your favorite dish or beverage—and if you play guitar, ukulele, or any sing-along style instrument, we’d love for you to bring it along and join the music-making!

The heart of the event is our group sing-along from 12:00 – 12:30pm, where everyone is invited to lift their voices to well known classic songs. Lyrics will be provided.

✨ ALL ARE WELCOME!

📅 Date: Saturday, May 30th
⏰ Time: 11am – 1pm (Group sing-along from 12-12:30pm)
📍 Location: Prospect Park (Between Picnic House & Tennis House)
👕 What to look for: The Brooklyn Youth Chorus t-shirts!

👉 Learn more and RSVP at: www.bychorus.org/jamboree

🎶 SAVE THE DATE! Join us for the 1st Annual BYC Jamboree in the Park! 🌳

You are invited to a joyous afternoon of community, song, and celebration hosted by Brooklyn Youth Chorus. We welcome you to join us for an open-air potluck with games and music in Prospect Park.

Bring your favorite dish or beverage—and if you play guitar, ukulele, or any sing-along style instrument, we’d love for you to bring it along and join the music-making! The heart of the event is our group sing-along, where everyone is invited to lift their voices to well-known classic songs.

✨ ALL ARE WELCOME!

📅 Date: May 30th
⏰ Time: 11 AM – 1 PM (Group sing-along from 12:00 – 12:30 PM)
📍 Location: Prospect Park (exact location TBC)
👕 Pro-tip: Look for the Brooklyn Youth Chorus t-shirts!

👉 Learn more and RSVP at: www.bychorus.org/jamboree

🎶 What a Weekend at LONG PLAY!

We are still buzzing from an incredible afternoon of music this past Saturday, May 2, at the BRIC Stoop as part of the Bang on a Can LONG PLAY Festival!
Our Concert Ensemble took the stage to perform a stunning, all-commissioned program featuring world-renowned contemporary voices.

Led by Founder & Artistic Director Dianne Berkun Menaker, our choristers performed an evocative repertoire:

- "so quietly" and "Its Motion Keeps" by Pulitzer Prize-winner Caroline Shaw
- "Truth is told, not fed" and "A Space Exploration with No Suit" by Alev Lenz
- The WORLD PREMIERE of "in atlantis," a deeply moving piece exploring climate data and emotional landscapes, alongside "Bubbles" by Aleksandra Vrebalov

A huge thank you to Bang on a Can and all the audience members who packed the BRIC Stoop to share this celebration of new music with us. It was a beautiful afternoon exploring truth, resilience, and our connection to the world around us.

Every voice has a story to tell — and every bid can make a difference.

The Brooklyn Stories Gala Online Auction features a special collection supporting artists affected by the September Red Hook Fire, including works connected to Brooklyn Youth Chorus Founder and Artistic Director Dianne Berkun Menaker and the broader Red Hook arts community.

Explore the auction and help us celebrate Brooklyn creativity and resilience: https://bychorus.org/auction26

There’s still time to bid in the Brooklyn Youth Chorus Brooklyn Stories Gala Online Auction!

From original artwork and unique experiences to community-donated treasures, this year’s auction brings together neighbors, artists, and supporters to celebrate the spirit of Brooklyn.

Bid now, spread the word, and support the young voices of Brooklyn Youth Chorus: https://bychorus.org/auction26

Auction closes Thursday, May 7 at 9:30 PM.

The Brooklyn Youth Chorus Brooklyn Stories Gala Online Auction is now live!

This year’s auction celebrates the creative spirit of Brooklyn while supporting artists impacted by the September Red Hook Fire. Proceeds will help both local artists rebuild and Brooklyn Youth Chorus continue its work with young singers across the borough.

Bid generously, share widely, and join us in supporting Brooklyn’s artists and young voices: https://bychorus.org/auction26

Auction closes Thursday, May 7 at 9:30 PM.

What an incredible afternoon! 🎶 The inaugural Bed-Stuy Choral Festival was a resounding success, and our hearts are still full from the music we made together.

A massive thank you to the historic Concord Baptist Church for providing such a stunning and welcoming home for our singers in the heart of Bed-Stuy. We are also so grateful to the Brooklyn Children’s Chorus from CHMS for joining us—it was an absolute privilege to share the stage and make harmony with you!

To every student who raised their voice, every family who cheered from the pews, and every educator who helped make this happen: thank you for creating magic with us. We’re already counting down the days until we can do it all again next year! ✨

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Every voice has a story to tell. ✨

Join us on May 7 for the Brooklyn Stories Gala—an unforgettable evening celebrating the artists, writers, and changemakers who define the spirit of Brooklyn.

From live performances to a powerful gallery spotlighting artists impacted by the Red Hook fire, this is a night of resilience, creativity, and community.

🎟️ Tickets + tables: https://www.brooklynyouthchorus.org/gala