OVERVIEW
The New York Philharmonic Youth Choir Program is a new initiative bringing together young singers in grades 5-8 (or equivalent), regardless of experience for music making.
The Program is lead by Dr. Tyrone Clinton, founder and artistic director of The Unsung Collective. More information about Dr. Clinton may be found here.
ELGIBILITY
The NY Phil Youth Choir Program is open to students currently in grades 5-8 or equivalent with or without a music background. Students must reside in New York City.
LOCATION
The Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III Educational and Cultural Center
150 Odell Clark Place, New York, NY 10030
Final Concert Venue, TBC
DATES/TIMES
Rehearsal will take place on the following Saturdays from 10:00am - 1:00pm unless otherwise noted. Students must all sessions, unless due to illness.
Feb 7, 2026 (Zoom orientation 10:00 - 11:00am)
Feb 28, 2026
Mar 7, 2026
Mar 14, 2026
Mar 21, 2026
Mar 28, 2026
Apr 18, 2026
Apr 25, 2026
May 2, 2026
May 9, 2026
May 16, 2026
Final Concert Date, TBC (week of May 18, 2026)
FORM SETTINGS
Work on this form may be saved and completed later. Click on the "Save" button, provide an e-mail address, and a link will be sent to that address to use to access the form. Once the form is ready to submit, click "Submit." A copy of the submission will be sent to the student e-mail address provided in the form.
SUBMISSION TIMELINE
Friday, January 16, 2026: Priority submission deadline (completed application with audition videos)
Rolling Admissions until further notice
By Friday, January 30, 2026: Notification of selection
CODE OF CONDUCT
Parents/guardians of selected students will be required to sign a NY Phil Youth Choir Code of Conduct agreement.
ENQUIRIES
Please contact education@nyphil.org