Get to know the Youth Pride Chorus!

  • Youth Pride Chorus is a queer and trans centered choral ensemble for youth aged 13-21. We uplift and unite our youth through performance! Allies are also welcome.

  • Every Thursday from 4:30-7:30pm at the Center (208 W 13 St, New York, New York, 10011)

  • YPC performs at all sorts of places with all kinds of musical artists. Past performances include performing with Broadway shows like Mean Girls and Fun Home. With celebrities Kristen Chenoweth, Alex Newell, and Cyndi Lauper. Even at major venues such as The White House and Lincoln Center.

  • Nope! YPC is open to all youth aged 13-21 regardless of musical ability. A passion for singing is all that you need!

  • None! YPC is a program that is free-of-charge. All you have to do is show up and sing!

  • With YPC, you can expect a safe and welcoming community of queer youth. You can expect a place to develop your musical skills, empower your own voice, and build community with other ensemble members. YPC is so much more than just a choir.

    Many of the current YPC singers had never been on stage before they joined YPC. You will have plenty of time to practice and feel confident before you have to perform, even if you have never performed before. We meet every singer where they are and encourage growth, not perfection.

  • At each rehearsal, YPC will provide you with a full meal directly before rehearsal. You will be given a metro card that covers the cost of the trip to-and-from rehearsal each week. Music is supplied at no-cost to you!

Come Join Us!

We’re kicking things off on Thursday, February 15, 2024!

We accept singers at all levels!

SPRING 2024 SCHEDULE*

The Center (208 W. 13th St, New York)

4:30-7:30PM unless otherwise noted

Thursday, February 8: RETURNING MEMBERS ONLY (Harmony Event Rehearsal)

Thursday, February 15: Rehearsal 1 /New Members and Season Launch/ (rolling admission to March 7)

Monday, February 19: Harmony Event RETURNING MEMBERS ONLY Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm — Location: Edison Ballroom

Thursday, February 22: Rehearsal 2 

Thursday, February 29: NO REHEARSAL

Thursday, March 7: Rehearsal 3

Thursday, March 14: Rehearsal 4

Thursday, March 21: Rehearsal 5 

Thursday, March 28; Rehearsal 6 

Thursday, April 4: Rehearsal 7 

Thursday, April 11: Rehearsal 8 

Thursday, April 18: Rehearsal 9

Sunday, April 21: Staging Rehearsal Time: 11:00am-5:00pm

Thursday, April 25: Rehearsal 10

Thursday, May 2: Dress Rehearsal

Saturday, May 4: Tech and Performance Time: 12:00 pm and 7:00pm

Thursday, May 30: Whitney Rehearsal — Location: The Center Time: 4:30-6:00pm

Friday, May 31: Whitney Performance — Location: The Whitney Museum Time: 4:30-9:00pm

Additional rehearsal and performance dates to be announced, schedule is subject to change

Walk-ins are welcome, but if you’d like to let us know you are coming, please email sjoseph@gaycenter.org or click here for more information on how to join.

For details, follow us on Instagram @youthpridenyc and check out the video on the right to get an idea of what it’s like to perform with YPC.


More questions?

Give us a call, shoot us an email, or stop by!

LGBT Community Center

CENTER YOUTH

208 W 13th Street
New York, NY 10011

youth@gaycenter.org

646.556.9300