The Philadelphia Youth Choral Ensembles (“PYCE”) are comprised of the Philadelphia Boys Choir and Chorale, the Philadelphia Girls Choir, and the Commonwealth Youth Choir. Each program contains multiple age-based ensembles, encompassing a holistic music educating and performing experience for children ages 6-18.

Our Mission: Inspiring young singers through music education and world-class performances.

Our Vision: We envision a world where people cherish and support choral music, connect to a global community, and unite through singing.

Our Core Values:

• Artistry: We aspire to achieve excellence by meticulously attending to musicianship, guided by a deep appreciation for the origins and cultural significance of our repertoire selections.
• Community: We aim to cultivate a sense of belonging among all who perform and support our work, creating connections rooted in mutual respect, empathy, and shared passion.
• Learning: We foster a culture of continuous growth, embracing creativity and curiosity as essential tools in the pursuit of excellence.
• Access: We strive to remove barriers to participation by providing the supports necessary for success.
• Diversity: We commit to cultivating a community that attracts, honors, and reflects the richness of Greater Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Boys Choir
Established in the 1960s, the Emmy-winning and Grammy-nominated Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale has toured the world, recorded with internationally renowned orchestras and soloists such as Luciano Pavarotti, appeared on national and international television, and received praise from critics and audiences worldwide.

Philadelphia Girls Choir
Founded in 2012, The Philadelphia Girls Choir began with 18 singers and has grown to include more than 200 singers divided into four ensembles – Prelude, Etude, Cantata and Concerto. After auditioning, girls who are invited to join the choir are assigned an ensemble based on age and skill level, allowing each group to receive specific training through rehearsals and lessons. Beginning with the basics of music theory and performance, singers progress over the years to learn more about vocal technique through challenging repertoire.

Commonwealth Youth Choir
Established in 2001 originally as the Keystone State Boychoir, the Commonwealth Youth Choir is a newly established program for 2024, comprising the Keystone State Boychoir and Pennsylvania Girlchoir. CYC has four age and skill-based ensembles, beginning with Prelude and spanning Sonata, Harmonia, and Cadenza. CYC also has a highly auditioned chamber ensemble, Anonymous.

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