The Young People’s Chorus of New York City opens its 25th season on Sept. 11 with two performances marking the 11th anniversary of the 9-11 tragedies.
At 8:46 am, the chorus, led by founder and director Francisco Nunez, will sing the “Star-Spangled Banner” at Ground Zero before the traditional reading of the names.
Later that day, at 7 pm at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on 50th Street and Fifth Avenue, the group presents the Evening of Remembrance and Celebration free concert (seating begins at 6:30 pm).
The Young People’s Chorus, founded in 1988 by Nunez, offers children of all ethnic and economic backgrounds a program of music education and choral performances.
The chorus is currently auditioning young men ages 12 to 16 to try out for the new Amani division. No experience is necessary, just a commitment to attend rehearsals every week.
Young People’s Chorus of New York City [1995 Broadway, suite 305, in Manhattan, (212) 289–7779; www.ypc.org, www.septemberconcert.org]. For audition appointments, e-mail [email protected].
