"Brooklyn Youth Chorus has provided me with unparalleled experiences and opportunities that I only dreamed of."

 

Bed-Stuy Audition Day

We will be holding auditions for prospective choristers in the Bed-Stuy neighborhood on Wednesday, June 7 from 3:00-6:00PM at Bed-Stuy Restoration Plaza (1368 Fulton St).

Auditions are conducted in a relaxed, informal atmosphere, and students do not need to prepare anything in advance. Walk-in auditions will be heard on a first-come-first-served basis. The audition lasts between 5-10 minutes and includes simple vocal exercises, pitch-matching, and the familiar song, “Happy Birthday.”

How to schedule an audition

There are 3 ways to audition at Bed-Stuy Restoration Plaza:

After your child has completed their audition, we will send a placement email to the email address you provided which will include your child’s division and level placement, tuition, and rehearsal locations and times. Please follow the link in that email to complete your registration.

Bed-Stuy Rehearsal Schedule

Brooklyn Youth Chorus divisions are organized by age first, to support healthy vocal development at different stages of growth and maturity. 

For the 2023/24 season, we are offering in-person classes for Prep I (ages 7-9) and Pre-Teen I (ages 10-12) at Bed-Stuy Restoration Plaza on Wednesdays starting in September and running through May.

Below is the weekly rehearsal schedule:

Wednesdays:
Prep I: 4:15-5:15PM
Pre-Teen I: 5:30-7:00PM

About the Program

Running from September to June each year, the Chorus offers vocal instruction and musicianship training, separated by age and experience level, in our Training Divisions and Performing Ensembles. 

As students progress through Brooklyn Youth Chorus, they also have the opportunity to participate in performing ensembles. Our performing ensembles work on special projects throughout the year, including live appearances, professional recordings, and original choral productions. 

Singers in our Training Divisions and Performing Ensembles gather together twice a year for two special concerts: Holiday Harmonies (December) and Spring Sings (May).

What we teach

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition

Brooklyn Youth Chorus charges an annual tuition for its program. Payment may be made annually or monthly. The Chorus provides financial aid and scholarships to any family in need. Please do not hesitate to join Brooklyn Youth Chorus due to financial concerns; we work with each family to make the program accessible for everyone. Email us for more information.

Financial Aid

The Chorus maintains an extensive need-based financial aid policy. We encourage all interested singers, regardless of economic circumstances, to join. A financial aid application is required with the possible request for supporting documentation. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Financial aid is available for private lessons and elective classes as well as for chorus tuition.

 

FAQ

  • Auditions are conducted in a relaxed, informal atmosphere, and students do not need to prepare anything in advance. The audition lasts between 5-10 minutes and includes simple pitch-matching exercises, singing scales and the familiar song, “Happy Birthday.”

  • No prior experience is required to sing with Brooklyn Youth Chorus. Singers ages 5-6 are automatically placed in our Pre-Preparatory class. Students ages 7-18 are asked to take part in a simple in-person vocal audition that requires no preparation so that we may place your child in the level that is most likely to offer them the best possible experience. Our only requirement to join Brooklyn Youth Chorus is a love of music and singing.

  • Your child is placed first in a division, which is determined by age. Your child is then placed in a level, which is determined based on skill and experience.

  • Brooklyn Youth Chorus opens auditions several times a year. Once auditions are available, the first step is to sign up for an audition. You will need to create a username, password, and profile on our parent portal and there you can choose an audition date and time. After the audition you will receive an email from Brooklyn Youth Chorus with the results of the audition, and the placement level and instructions for the registration process, if applicable. Then, you will receive an email from Brooklyn Youth Chorus. If applicable the email will include your child’s division and level placement, tuition (tuition rates vary by division and level), and financial aid process, as well as rehearsal times and locations.

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