the joy & power of singing
Empowering & inspiring tomorrow’s leaders in Pittsburgh through the joy & power of singing with programs for grades 1-12
did you know…
PYC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and on average, 40% of our revenue comes from grants, donations, and other fundraising efforts
support our work:
Can you help us fulfill our mission of increasing access to choral education for young people in the Greater Pittsburgh Region?
Choral singing helps young people improve their academic performance, become more self-confident, and become more engaged in school. There is joy & power in choral singing. Your donation to our Annual Campaign is critical to helping us sustain our income-based tuition assistance model, which ensures every child in grades 1-12 can discover the joy & power of singing.
our impact
400
young people participating each year
collective years of experience among artistic staff
200
43K
need-based tuition and scholarships provided
hours of program instruction
640
school districts represented
36
60+
11
zip codes represented
PYC Choirs with weekly classes
10
performances per season
productions
7
camps and festivals per season
4
our mission statement:
Empowering and inspiring tomorrow's leaders through the joy and power of singing.
Through the joy and power of singing, Pittsburgh Youth Chorus is empowering and inspiring a diverse and inclusive collective of our region's young people for a lifetime of personal and community leadership - offering transformational opportunities in choral music, making a significant investment in Pittsburgh's cultural landscape, and serving as an exemplar for how singing can impact the world.
“PYC laid a foundation of musical skills and instilled my passion for the performing arts. I have dedicated my life to the arts through my Bachelor of Music degree all the way through to my current arts administration job. Singing in choirs has brought me so many amazing experiences and friendships that have shaped my life, and it all started with PYC!”
