The Young People’s Chorus of New York City featured on the Bronx Buzz with host Gary Axelbank
Host of The Bronx Buzz, Gary Axelbank, is joined by Francisco J. Nunez, Artistic Director & Founder of YPC, along with Hannah Salyer, member of YPC, and Marcus Byers, member of YPC, to tell us more about their recent virtual album, “Heroes”, a remotely recorded series of compositions that is dedicated to our frontline workers. Also joining the show is Michael Hinman, Editor-in-Chief of The Riverdale Press, to talk about how we all have been affected by covid-19.
Young People’s Chorus of New York City is a world-renowned youth chorus founded in 1988 on a mission of diversity, artistic excellence, and education by Artistic Director Francisco J. Núñez, a MacArthur Fellow and Musical America’s 2018 Educator of the Year. Under the leadership of Mr. Núñez, the program harnesses the power of music to fulfill the potential of children, heightening an awareness of the ability of children to rise to unforeseen levels of artistry. Almost 2,000 children from ages 8 to 18 participate annually in YPC through its after-school, in-school, and community programs. YPC is a recipient of the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award, America’s highest honor for youth programs. For more information, visit ypc.org.
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Press contact:
Angela Duryea
(718) 344-5140
aduryea@ypc.org