Conductor
Dianne Berkun Menaker
Chorus Manager
Elspeth Collard
ecollard@brooklynyouthchorus.org
(917) 572-5887
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.
Important Documents
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
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:
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
Bump-Ups
Choral Scores
Additional Material