Support BYCA

BYCA brings a world-class program of music education and pre-professional voice training to children across New York City, regardless of ability to pay.

The Brooklyn Youth Chorus Academy is an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization governed by a volunteer board of trustees. Our programs are supported by foundation and government grants, individual donations, corporate sponsorships, as well as tuition and concert fees.

Be A Donor

We need your help to continue and expand our services. Please consider a contribution to our music education program, or a gift of services, merchandise, or stock.

To find out more about supporting BYCA, please call our Executive Director Valerie Lewis at 718-243-9447, ext. 235, or send a message through our contact form.

You can make a donation to BYCA online now. 

Click here to donate to Brooklyn Youth Chorus Academy, Inc.

To send a donation by mail, please send a check or money order, payable to "Brooklyn Youth Chorus Academy," to:

Valerie Lewis, Executive Director
Brooklyn Youth Chorus Academy
179 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Be A Volunteer

One of the most effective ways to support BYCA is by becoming a volunteer. Volunteers help BYC meet its goals and maintain its programs by lending a variety of skills and services. Volunteers are needed year-round for:

  • Office and clerical assistance
  • Concert staffing and production
  • Professional services

To learn more about volunteer opportunities please contact Sharon Humphreys at 718-243-9447, ext. 226 or send a message through our contact form.

 

BYCA gratefully acknowledges support

from the following:

The Altman Foundation; The Rose M. Badgeley Residuary Charitable Trust; The Barker Welfare Foundation; Brooklyn Community Foundation; The Carnegie Corporation of NY; Con Edison; Constans Culver Foundation; The Hearst Foundations; The Herman Goldman Foundation; Macy’s East Foundation; Meet the Composer; The Michael Tuch Foundation; The Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund; The Scherman Foundation; The Fannie and Morris Sklaw Foundation; and The Surdna Foundation.

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council. Additional funds are provided by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.

 

"With the widespread decline in music education during the past two decades, the presence of such a thriving and accomplished group as this... is a sign of hope."

The New Yorker