named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Chorister Lab
Program providing training and collaborative performance opportunities for young singers in youth choruses, fostering artistic growth and peer connection.
Conductor Studio
Training program for choral conductors and educators offering workshops, masterclasses, and professional development in collaboration with master teachers and the YPC team.
YPC National Studio
Annual professional development residency for choral directors and teachers held in Santa Barbara, CA, featuring training with Doreen Rao and Francisco J. Núñez, skill-building sessions, and collaboration with the Young People’s Chorus of New York City.
YPC National Works
Initiative supporting educator workshops, training classes, collaborative performances, and commissioning opportunities for new choral music.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Music Education and Training Programs 5 activities
- Delivering music education and choral instructionProvides choral training and music education through YPC’s Prelude, Chorale, School Choruses, and community chorus programs, serving youth choristers with structured vocal instruction and performance opportunities.
- Facilitating collaborative performance and leadership opportunitiesEnables participants to conduct or perform with YPC Concinamus, a national ensemble of young singers, and engage in master classes, concert photography, and other leadership-building activities during tours and workshops.
- Offering professional development for choral conductors and educatorsProvides training and workshops for choral directors and music educators through programs such as the Chorister Lab, Conductor Studio, and professional development residencies in collaboration with the CME Institute, offering instruction, collaborative performance opportunities, and skill-building sessions.
- Operating summer music intensives for youth choristers and conductorsHosts annual week-long or multi-day choral programs such as the YPC National Lab and Studio, including full-day instruction, performances, and enrichment activities. The 2023 and 2026 programs included workshops, master classes, community performances, and cultural activities for over 100 youth participants in Santa Barbara, CA.
- Providing holistic youth development supportOffers academic and life skills programming alongside music education, including tutoring, test preparation, college application assistance, financial literacy, and audition preparation for choristers.
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Commissioning New Musical Works 1 activity
- Commissioning and distributing original music for youth chorusesCommissions new musical works and shares them through the YPC National network for use by youth choruses. A catalog of commissioned pieces is made available to participating choruses, including works such as "Every Wave Has a Story" composed during the 2022 YPC National Studio & Lab.
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Community Choral Rehearsals & Performances 1 activity
- Leading youth choruses in public and tour performancesOrganizes and leads performances by YPC choruses in New York City, nationally, and internationally, including concerts at Lee University, the Tennessee ACDA conference, and community venues like Paseo Nuevo and the Lobero Theater.
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CACFP Meal Service and Administration 1 activity
- Providing meals and accommodations during workshopsProvides daily meals including breakfast, lunch, snacks, and one group dinner during its summer music intensives, ensuring full support for participants throughout the program duration.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$179K
Contributions & grants$33K18%
Program service revenue$115K64%
Investment income$28K16%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$254K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$29K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$823K
Cash$823K
Investments$0
Liabilities$43K
Net assets$781K
Liquid reserves38.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +74.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- ELIZABETH NUNEZ — TRUSTEE
- FRANCISCO J NUNEZ — PRESIDENT
- HOWELL NUNEZ — SECRETARY
- JAMES P FALLON — TRUSTEE
- NANCY BLOOM — CHAIRMAN
- PHILIP H LOVETT — TRUSTEE
- PIERRE SUR — TRUSTEE
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Brick Church Partner — Venue partner hosting the final concert and dress rehearsal for the Summer Intensive.
- CME Institute Partner — Collaborates with CME Institute to offer a professional development residency for choral directors and teachers.
- Charles A. Frueauff Foundation Funder — Major supporter of YPC National.
- Dr. Susan Kelly Partner — Invited and introduced YPC National to the Tennessee ACDA conference members.
- Empire Hotel Partner — Partner hotel providing reserved room block for workshop participants within walking distance of YPC’s Home.
- Empire Hotel Partner — Partnered to provide reserved housing for families participating in the YPC National Lab.
- Goddard Riverside Partner — Collaborates with YPC on its community chorus program.
- Lee University Partner — Hosted YPC National for concerts and provided hospitality and support during the tour.
- Music Academy Partner — Collaborated with Music Academy’s SING! students during the 2023 Summer Tour for joint rehearsals and programming.
- Music Academy Partner — Hosted the YPC National Summer Lab in residence.
- Music Academy Partner — Hosts the YPC National Studio program on its campus in Santa Barbara, California.
- Music Academy of the West Partner — Hosted YPC National's residency and joint performances; collaborated on programming and venue access.
- Music Academy's SING! Children's Choir Partner — Collaborating ensemble in a joint concert performance with YPC National to promote environmental awareness through music.
- Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Foundation Funder — Major supporter of YPC National.
- Tennessee American Choral Directors Association Partner — Invited YPC National as a special guest to perform at its national conference.
- Young People's Chorus of New York City Network — Core member and founding chorus of YPC National, participating in performances and commissions.
- Young People's Chorus of New York City Partner — Initiative inspired by and modeled after the Young People's Chorus of New York City, providing guidance and training based on its proven model.
- Young People’s Chorus at Thurnauer School of Music Partner — Collaborated by sending choristers to participate in YPC National Lab and joint concerts.
- Young People’s Chorus of New York City Network — Artistic affiliate whose members participate in and support the YPC National Lab program.
- Young People’s Chorus of New York City Network — YPC National is modeled on and affiliated with the Young People’s Chorus of New York City.
- Young People’s Chorus of New York City Partner — Provided choristers for the YPC National Lab and joint performances as part of the Concinamus ensemble.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Choral Model for Cross-Cultural Unity and Artistic Excellencemethodology: YPC ModelBy bringing together youth from diverse backgrounds to achieve high artistic standards in choral music, the organization fosters mutual respect, cultural appreciation, and deep interpersonal connections, because shared artistic pursuit creates a unifying, identity-transcending experience.
- Commissioned Works and Collaborative Artistic Developmentmethodology: commissioning_model_for_youth_choirsBy commissioning original works from distinguished composers and creating collaborative performance opportunities, the organization enhances artistic and educational outcomes for young singers, because access to new, high-quality repertoire and peer engagement with professional-level music deepens artistic growth and motivation.
- Immersive Educator Mentorship and Peer-Led Learningmethodology: mentorship-and-immersionBy providing immersive, mentorship-based professional development for choral educators and peer-led artistic training for youth, the organization builds capacity and skill, because direct engagement with master practitioners and peer collaboration accelerates learning and artistic confidence.
- Model Replication and Capacity Building for Youth Chorusesmethodology: model_replicationBy replicating the YPC choral education model through training, technical assistance, and mentorship, the organization strengthens youth choruses nationally and globally, because proven methodologies in arts education can be effectively transferred and adapted across contexts.