You are invited to join the YPC NATIONAL CHORAL LAB July 20-27, 2019 an initiative of the Young People s Chorus of New York City Francisco J. Núñez, Founder/Artistic Director in residence at Lee University ypcnational
YPC National Choral Lab July 20-27, 2019 Lee University in Cleveland, TN YPC National Choral Lab is open to individual singers and established choirs, ages 14-18. Please get in touch for more information and group rates. Young people will experience world-class music training while enjoying the camaraderie of peers from across the United States. Train with renowned conductor Francisco J. Núñez, Founder and Artistic Director of the Young People s Chorus of New York City, and the YPC team of master teachers Learn challenging new repertoire Sing the World Premiere of a new work and meet one of today s leading composers Sing in multiple performances and experience a regional tour throughout the Tennessee area
Join the Fun! Meet and sing with other young people from around the country and world Swimming, movie night, talent show, welcome bar-b-que, dance, leisure activities and more! Enjoy the experience of living on a college campus for a full week Lodging, meals, entertainment, music, snacks, camp shirt and local transportation provided! (excludes travel to and from Chattanooga, TN) The YPC Experience What choristers have to say: In touring with YPC, I learned how to be a leader, especially in my Soprano section, and I learned to be more responsible. At the YPC s summer program, it was an amazing feeling to pour my heart out onstage with people who have become my closest friends, doing the thing I love most. Artistic exchanges with the other choirs were extremely meaningful to me. I loved sharing our talents in harmonizing and our love for singing at the highest level.
MUSICAL STAFF Francisco J. Núñez ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Founder and Artistic Director of the Young People s Chorus of New York City, Francisco J. Núñez is a MacArthur Fellow, Musical America s 2018 Educator of the Year, composer, conductor, visionary and leading figure in music education. Elizabeth Núñez CO-ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Elizabeth Núñez is the Associate Artistic Director of the Young People s Chorus of New York City and an award-winning conductor, choral clinician, soloist, and founding artistic director of the SoHarmoniums Women s Choir. Sophia Papoulis ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Sophia Papoulis is the Associate Conductor of the Young People s Chorus of New York City and the Creative Director for the Foundation for Small Voices, bringing choral, songwriting, and mentorship programs to children nationally and internationally. Musical Staff will be joined by members of the Young People s Chorus of New York City, the world-renowned, award-winning youth chorus founded in 1988 on a mission of diversity, artistic excellence, and education.
EIGHT days and SEVEN nights on the edge of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains When July 20-27, 2019 Blue Ridge Mountains Lee University WheRE In residence on the campus of Lee University, Cleveland, TN Lab FEES $900 Registration is all-inclusive: lodging, meals, entertainment and more! Need-based scholarships available. CONTACT For more information or an application, contact NationalLab@ypc.org
About the YPC National Choral Lab The YPC National Choral Lab is an intensive summer program that includes a week-long schedule of rehearsals, private and semi-private coachings in addition to master classes, concerts and workshops. The program incorporates vocal chamber music, large choral works, solo opportunities, a cappella and accompanied repertoire focused on text that is relevant to today s young people, including the world premiere of a piece written for the YPC National Choral Lab. YPC National, the national choral organization inspired by the Young People s Chorus of New York City, is proud to collaborate with Lee University to provide this week-long artistic experience in a beautiful and inspiring setting, culminating in performances and a regional tour throughout the Tennessee area. For more information, email NationalLab@ypc.org. Introducing ConcinamUs We sing. We celebrate. In harmony. In 2019, for the first time, we will inaugurate YPC Concinamus, a national ensemble consisting of members of the Young People s Chorus of New York City and singers from around the country. YPC Concinamus will debut at the Tennessee ACDA State Conference on Friday, July 26, 2019. Performance photos by Stephanie Berger