Events

Fall 2009 Arts Education Showcase

The Young Audiences New York Showcase is a free sampling of some of the city's best multi-discpilinary arts programs. Principals and educators are invited to spend a morning experiencing over 12 performances and workshops in a live student setting. Our invited guests are also invited to partake in a free Young Audience's Professional Development session led by one of our expert teaching artists. Don't miss this opportunity to see the variety of arts performances and residencies available to your school through Young Audiences New York!

Watch the Showcase Video
from the Spring 2009 Showcase

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
Please note that this showcase is for school personnel - not students.

Music Unites Youth Choir

Music Unites Youth Choir

Advancing learning through the arts for teens outside of theschool setting.
Empowering youth through the study, creation and presentation of original work.

NEWS:

> SNEAK PEEK PERFORMANCE!! (FREE)

February 1, 2010 @ 7:00pm

The Ailey Citigroup Theater
The Joan Weill Center for Dance
405 West 55th St. @ 9th Ave.

Take part in the artistic process by joining us for the first-ever public presentation of the Music Unites Youth Choir. This workshop performance will feature songs and original writing in progress as the Choir builds toward their inaugural concert this spring.

The Music Unites Youth Choir was started in fall 2009 to bring together New York City public high school students to create a diverse and exciting performance ensemble. This free after-school program allows young people to develop their musical, vocal and performance skills under the guidance of professional vocalists, musicians and theater artists.

> Watch the Music Unites Youth Choir video with John Fiore - Watch

> Music Unites Youth Choir holds inaugural rehearsal - Read

ABOUT MUYC:

The Music Unites Youth Choir brings together public high school students from across the city in an effort to create a free and inclusive performance ensemble. Advancing music learning for young people of all levels of experience, students will study and perform songs in all musical styles including R&B, Gospel and Classical. Additionally, the choir will promote self-expression and creativity by working together to develop original work. Participants will meet once a week during the academic year, prepare for winter and spring concerts, and perform for the public at professional venues.

The Music Unites Youth Choir was founded in Fall 2009 by Young Audiences New York. The MUYC is a part of the Young Audiences New York YouthLabs , a series of free after-school arts programs for NYC public high school students.

The Music Unites Youth Choir Rehearsal Schedule

Mondays 4:30pm-6:30pm (October-May)

Location: 440 Studios (440 Lafayette St. @ Astor Pl.)

SPECIAL THANKS:

The Music Unites Youth Choir would not be possible without the generous support from the Music Unites Foundation and The Pierre & Tana Matisse Foundation. Thank you for all of your support

2009-2010 YOUTH CHOIR MEMBERS:

Deepak Marwah
Music Director

Kyle Alfred, Audrey Alunan,O'Reggio Bennet, Lucy Cabrera, Candace L.Camacho, Kimberly Camara, Brienne Colston, Elizabeth Cordero, Chelsea Correa,Gabrielle Cuadra, Brigette DeJesus, Monique Fisher, Jervelle Frederick, ShadayFreeman, Julio Giler, Melanie Gowrie, Brianna Henry, Ella Holmes, Taki Hopkins, Priscilla Ip, Kayla Jones, Joshua Joseph, Saunghee Ko, Tatiana LaBarbera, Anson Li,  Rachel Malken, Talila Meredith, Bryan Mowatt, Sergio Narine, Jacob Nathonson, TatianaOdom, George Pedraza, Michelle Pena, Virginia Pena, Amanda Ramores, CarlaRodriguez, Karen Sanchez, Michelle Serpico, Bashma Sheea, Delia Taylor, Paige Wallace,
Richard Weaver, Tequilla White, Randy Wisky