As one of
YPC’s new Conducting Fellows, I’m thrilled to be working with the wonderful boys
and girls of YPC’s new community chorus at Goddard Riverside Community Center.
The chorus is a great opportunity for these children to make new friends and sing
together as part of Manhattan’s Upper West Side community.
Our first
rehearsal on February 23rd set the stage for an exciting semester: when 30
children from schools across New York City met for the first time in Goddard
Riverside’s Bernie Wohl Center auditorium. The auditorium houses many
afterschool activities for local students, but this one is different: the
children learn singing techniques, play musical games, and create music
together. For many children, this is their first time singing in a chorus!
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YPCGR rehearsing at Goddard Riverside’s Bernie Wohl Center.
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“I like it
because I like singing and dancing.” –Luca, 6th Grade
“It’s fun!
I like it. My favorite thing is the music, and I’ve made new friends.”
–Brittany, 4th Grade
Now, just
one month later, it’s clear that these children are ready and eager to learn
more. We’re already looking forward to our performance at Goddard Riverside
Community Center’s Spring Showcase on Friday, April 8th. Come see us!
Later on
in June, we will combine with our other community chorus, YPC at Washington
Heights and dozens of other choruses in New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey, for
a big concert at the Prudential Center. It’s going to be a fantastic spring!
We are
always looking for more children to join us. If you or a child you know is interested
in singing with the chorus, please fill out an audition interest form at
https://ypc.formstack.com/forms/ypcgr
–Kari
Francis
