Prior Season

2009-2010 Season

September 7

National 9/11 Memorial and Museum Benefit Dinner with host John Stewart

Cipriani, New York, 7:00pm
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September 25-26

Cross-Choral Training™ Workshop in Vocal Pedagogy

With BYCA Artistic Director Dianne Berkun, Voice Specialist Jeannette LoVetri, and members of the Chorus.

BYCA, 179 Pacific Street, Brooklyn, NY
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October 8,9

Live performance of Howard Shore's Oscar® winning score of The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers.

The 21st Century Orchestra, The Dessoff Symphonic Choir, and Brooklyn Youth Chorus, conducted by Ludwig Wicki

Radio City Music Hall, 7:30pm
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October 21

Carnegie Hall presents Mahler's Symphony No. 8 with the Mariinsky Orchestra, Valery Gergiev, conductor

Carnegie Hall, Stern Auditorium, 8:00pm
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November 6, 7

New York City Opera present Lucky To BE Me, the Music of Leonard Bernstein

Featuring an all-star lineup of musical theater greats, the dynamic cast members from A Quiet Place, and BYC are coming together to celebrate the diversity of Bernstein's work.  The performance will include music from the Kaddish Symphony, Mass, Songfest, Wonderful Town, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, On the Town, West Side Story, and more.

New York City Opera, David H. Koch Theater, 8:00pm and 1:30pm
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November 30

MetroTech Holiday Tree Lighting

MetroTech Commons, Brooklyn, FREE

December 2

Billboard Magazine, Women in Music Event

Annual event honoring women who have made an impact on the music industry. This year's event honors Fergie, Lea Michele, and Jazmine Sullivan.

The Pierre Hotel, Manhattan, Private Event
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December 5

Franciscan Sisters of the Poor Holiday Concert and Benefit

BYCA's Concert Chorus and Young Men's Ensemble will present a selection of holiday music and choral classics.

The University Club, Manhattan, Private Event

December 7

News Corporation Holiday Dinner

Manhattan, Private Event

December 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19

BAM Next Wave Festival presents Mark Morris's The Hard Nut

Mark Morris Dance Group reprises its much loved production of The Hard Nut, a modern take on the holiday favorite The Nutcracker.  The Brooklyn Youth Chorus joins the hailed dance company for eight performances.

Brooklyn Academy of Music, Howard Gilman Opera House, 7:30pm and 3:00pm
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December 11

Cobble Hill Health Center

Intermediate choristers entertain at this local senior center

Brooklyn, Private Event

December 12

ASPCA Blessing of the Animals

Christ Church, 520 Park Avenue, 2:00pm, Free

December 17, 18

BYCA presents Holiday Harmonies

BYCA's annual holiday concert series features all chorus divisions in programs full of holiday cheer.  December 17, 7:30pm - Concert Chorus and Young Men's Ensemble, December 18, 2:00pm matinee - Preparatory Division and Junior Chorus, December 18, 7:30pm - Intermediate Division and Senior Chorus

Our Lady of Lebanon Church, 113 Remsen Street, Brooklyn Heights
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December 21

Endometriosis Foundation of America Holiday Celebration

EFA's holiday celebration featuring renowned opera singer Harolyn Blackwell and BYC

The Morgan Library - Gilbert Hall, Manhattan, Private Event

January 15, 2011

A Celebration of Spirit with the Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra

World Financial Center will present the Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra in a concert featuring the Brooklyn Youth Chorus, showcasing a music selection that celebrates the resilience of our great City from artists including Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim and James Taylor.

World Financial Center Winter Garden FREE, 7:00pm

February 10, 11, 12

BYC & St. Ann's Warehouse present Nico Muhly and Friends in the world premiere of Tell the Way

The Brooklyn Youth Chorus Academy and St. Anne's Warehouse co-produce the world premiere of this collaborative work composed by rising star composer Nico Muhly, commissioned by BYCA. Other artists to be featured include indie rock luminary Bryce Dessner, folk sensation Sam Amidon and experimental pop artist, Bishi.

St. Ann's Warehouse, 38 Water St., Brooklyn, 7:00pm and 8:00pm
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February 25

Mahler's Symphony No. 3 with the London Symphony, Valery Gergiev, Conductor

Valery Gergiev will lead the London Symphony Orchestra and Brooklyn Youth Chorus, along with the Riverside Choral Society and soloist Anna Larsson, in Gustav Mahler's classic third symphony. This concert is being presented as part of Avery Fisher Hall's Mahler Revisited series.

Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center, 8:00pm
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March 12

Ecstatic Music Festival at Merkin Hall -- Clogs and Brooklyn Youth Chorus

Brooklyn Youth Chorus joins the groundbreaking chamber/rock quartet Clogs for an evening of new music as part of the Ecstatic Music Festival. Works by Bryce Dessner and Padma Newsome.

Merkin Hall, Lincoln Center, 7:30pm
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April 8

21c Liederabend

Featuring world premieres or works by Missy Mazzoli, Paola Prestini and Doug Cuomo

The Kitchen, 512 West 19th Street
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April 21

American Symphony Orhcestra presents Paul Dessau's Passover in Exile

Carnegie Hall, 8:00pm
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May 12

Late Show with David Letterman and musical guest Manchester Orchestra

CBS, 11:30pm

May 20, 21

Brooklyn Youth Chorus Academy presents Soundscapes

Our Lady of Lebanon Church, 113 Remsen Street, Brooklyn Heights
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June 21

Volunteers Lawyers Project Gala

Bridgewaters, South Street Seaport, Private Event