Hampshire Young People's Chorus

Founded in 1999 under the auspices of the Hampshire Choral Society, the chorus offers children the opportunity to experience choral singing in a comfortable and encouraging atmosphere. Healthy vocal technique and fundamental music skills are taught through singing a wide range of music from many styles and traditions. The choir’s roster currently includes two age divisions – Concert Choir and Chamber Singers.

The Young People’s Chorus has performed widely, both locally and nationally, including appearances with the Young@Heart Chorus, UMass University Chorale, Amherst College and Smith College Orchestras, Pioneer Valley Symphony and Amherst Ballet. The chorus has participated in numerous festivals and has hosted children’s choirs from Worcester, Boston, Chicago, and the Czech Republic. The Chamber Singers toured to Philadelphia in 2011 and Chicago in 2013, and they placed first in the children’s choir division of WGBY’s Together In Song choral competition four years in a row.

Your donation to YPC will help fund scholarships for students of diverse backgrounds to participate in the chorus and will support performances for local communities. In addition, funds will be used to make national and international travel a continued part of the YPC experience.