Young People's Chorus of NYC Celebrates the Holidays with Dec Shows, TV Appearances & New Album

By: Nov. 30, 2015
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The Young People's Chorus of New York City led by Artistic Director and Founder Francisco J. Núñez brightens the December holidays with concerts, television appearances, and recordings to give and enjoy. It all begins Wednesday, December 2, when the YPC choristers perform on both the local and national telecasts of this year's "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" at 7 p.m. on NBC-TV.

All YPC choral divisions, with singers ranging from 7 to 18 years of age, will perform in two winter concerts at the 92nd Street Y on December 13. The chorus also performs as part of the annual St. Patrick's Cathedral "A City Singing at Christmas" concert on December 17. The Young People's Chorus of New York City at Washington Heights (YPCWH), the first after-school community program of the Young People's Chorus of New York City, gives two holiday performances: at Fort George Presbyterian Church on December 5 and during the 105th annual reading of "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" at The Church of The Intercession on December 20.

Additionally, YPC will be featured on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon on Friday, December 18, and CNN's New Day on Friday, December 25.

Give the gift of music with YPC's newest recording Transient Glory III featuring YPC-commissioned works by John Corigliano, Paquito D'Rivera, Michael Gordon, Meredith Monk, Terry Riley, and Bora Yoon; and the CoolSide of Yuletide, an album of specially arranged holiday classics and new holiday songs.

Further information is detailed here:

Wednesday, December 2, 7:00 p.m. local and 8:00 p.m. national
"Christmas in Rockefeller Center" on NBC
(Check local listings)

The Young People's Chorus of NYC performs live during the 83rd annual Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting ceremony to be aired as part of the "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" telecast on NBC. The 2015 show also features performances by James Taylor, Sting, Mary J. Blige, Andrea Bocelli, The Band Perry, Andy Grammer, Carly Rae Jepsen, and more.

Saturday, December 5, 2015, 3:30 p.m.
Fort George Presbyterian Church
1525 St. Nicholas Avenue (Between 186th and 187th Street)

The Young People's Chorus of New York City at Washington Heights (YPCWH) will sing a special free holiday concert for families and friends in the Washington Heights-Inwood community. The program of music from many holiday traditions will be led by YPC Assistant Conductor Maria Peña.
Donations will be accepted at the door.

Sunday, December 13, 2015, 2:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
92nd Street Y at 1395 Lexington Avenue

"A New York City Holiday"
Young People's Chorus of New York City - all divisions
Francisco J. Núñez, Artistic Director/Founder

YPC's winter concert is one of New York City's most joyful events of every holiday season. Bring your whole family and friends to enjoy YPC's choristers singing songs of the season from all over the world, holiday favorites, and some very special surprises.

Tickets: 2:00 p.m. Matinee - Starting at $20
Tickets: 5:30 p.m. Evening - Starting at $25
Tickets are available at the 92nd Street Y box office, by calling 212-415-5500, or online at www.92y.org

Thursday, December 17, 2015, 7:00 p.m.
St. Patrick's Cathedral (Fifth Avenue and 51st Street)

36th Annual "A City Singing at Christmas"

The Young People's Chorus of New York City and Francisco J. Núñez join the Queens College Choir, the St. Patrick's Cathedral Choir, the Cathedral Organ, and New York Symphonic Brass in this joyful celebration of Christmas with a program of traditional and contemporary Christmas hymns and carols in the majesty of St. Patrick's Cathedral. The evening closes with the evening's performers and everyone else in attendance joining together to sing Silent Night by candle light.

Admission is FREE. Come early for best seats. More information is available from St. Patrick's Cathedral or from www.ypc.org.

Friday, December 18, 2015, 11:35 p.m.
The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon on NBC
(Check local listings)

Choristers from the YPC are scheduled to appear on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. Program details and guests are to be announced at a later date.

Sunday, December 20, 2015, 3:00 p.m.
The Church of The Intercession
Broadway at West 155th Street
New York's Oldest Christmas Tradition

The Young People's Chorus of New York City at Washington Heights (YPCWH) performs in a musical prelude to the annual holiday candlelight reading of Clement Clarke Moore's "Twas the Night Before Christmas (A Visit from Saint Nicholas)." Following the reading, audience members may join in a lantern procession and wreath-laying ceremony at Clement Moore's mausoleum at Trinity Church, across the street from The Church of the Intercession.

The performance and reading are free and open to the public. For more information, click here.

Christmas Day, December 25
CNN New Day

Join Chris Cuomo, Kate Bolduan and Michaela Pereira for CNN's annual Christmas Show, featuring the Young People's Chorus of New York City conducted by Francisco J. Núñez on Christmas morning.

YPC Holiday Recordings, available now

Audiences can continue to enjoy this music and more at home with YPC's CoolSide of Yuletide, an entire album of specially arranged holiday classics and new holiday songs available on iTunes by clicking here.

Perfect for holiday gift-giving is Transient Glory III, YPC's brand-new recording, available on iTunes, amazon.com, and Bang on a Can.

Newly released on November 13 on Bang on a Can's Cantaloupe Music label, this album -featuring six extraordinary works YPC has commissioned from John Corigliano, Paquito D'Rivera, Michael Gordon, Meredith Monk, Terry Riley, and Bora Yoon-- is ideal for holiday giving.

The Young People's Chorus of New York City is internationally renowned not only for its artistic excellence and brilliant showmanship, but as a model for an inclusive society that is being replicated globally. Founded in 1988 by Artistic Director Francisco J. Núñez, a MacArthur "genius" Fellow, this groundbreaking program harnesses the power of music to fulfill the potential of every child. Over 1,400 children ages 7 to 18 participate in YPC's after-school and in-school programs. YPC recently sang for Pope Francis on his first papal visit to the U.S. and returned home from Munich last month with a first-place win in the European Broadcasting Union's Let The Peoples Sing competition, the first time any American chorus has won a first prize in the competition's 54-year history. Among its many other awards is America's highest honor for youth programs, a National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award.



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