Conductor
Dianne Berkun Menaker

Chorus Manager
Elspeth Collard

ecollard@brooklynyouthchorus.org

CEmanager@byca.org

(917) 572-5887

Attendance Policy

Concert Ensemble

Memos/Communications

Brooklyn Youth Chorus communicates primarily via email memo and for reference, the most recent Concert Ensemble memos are archived here. Please make sure to add ecollard@brooklynyouthchorus.org and CEManager@byca.org to your safe contact list.

Forms & Polls

Intent to Enroll and Graduation Survey - Due April 24th

Assessment Signups - May 26th-June 25th

Long Play Wristband Signups

BYC Gala Transportation Poll - PAST DUE

Attendance and Absence Requests

The Concert Ensemble attendance policy is designed to balance individual needs with the consistency required for ensemble work. Please review the options below to understand how different types of absences are handled before submitting a notification or request:

1. Rehearsal Absence (Notification Only)

Select this option when your chorister needs to miss a regular weekly rehearsal and has enough remaining discretionary absence points.
No approval required
Advance notice is appreciated

2. Rehearsal Exception (Request)

Select this option when absences will exceed the discretionary allowance and approval is required to remain in good standing.
Reviewed case by case
Approval is not automatic

3. Leave of Absence (Request)

Select this option for extended absences, typically approaching or exceeding one month, when the chorister intends to return.
Approved only for extenuating circumstances

For detailed information about attendance expectations, absence points, and performance eligibility, please review the full Concert Ensemble Attendance Policy using the button below.

Attendance Policy

Submit Absence Form

Rehearsal & Event Schedules

Concert Ensemble’s rehearsal and events schedule for Spring 2026 is below. If you have questions, please email your Chorus Manager.

SUBJECT TO CHANGE – all adjustments will be communicated via Brooklyn Youth Chorus Memo

Concert Ensemble Schedule

Chorister Run of Show Documents

The links below include active Run of Show documents that will update with any new and relevant information:

Long Play Festival CRoS

Online Study Materials

The links below include copies of music scores and listening tracks for our active repertoire. Please note that these materials are under copyright and are for your personal use only. Please do not share!

Video/Audio Clips

Bubbles

In Atlantis (midi)

A Space Exploration with No Suit

Truth is Told, Not Fed

Walk Out on the Water

Huddled Masses

On the Fifth Day