July 23 — Bilingual report — Music Academy’s SING! and Young People’s Chorus of NYC to hold joint concert in Santa Barbara

SING! Children’s Choir of the Music Academy and Young People’s Chorus of New York City Collaborate for Spectacular Joint Concert

SANTA BARBARA — The Music Academy‘s SING! Children’s Choirand the renowned Young People’s Chorus of New York City (YPC) are excited to announce their joint concert, taking place at the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara. The much-anticipated performance will be held on Sunday, July 23 at 3 pm and promises to captivate audiences of all ages.

Highlighting this exceptional collaboration is the world premiere of an original composition titled “Tides,” commissioned by YPC Founder and Artistic Director Francisco J. Núñez and created by acclaimed composer and former Miss America, Nia Imani Franklin. “Tides” delves into the intricate relationship between humanity and the Earth, inspiring individuals to reflect on their impact on the environment and embrace sustainable practices to minimize unnecessary waste.

 

 

“My hope with this new work is to inspire more conversation about how we can live more sustainably and leave a strong legacy of living selflessly.”

Nia Imani Franklin 

As an accomplished artist and advocate, Franklin’s composition resonates deeply with the mission of the joint concert, aiming to raise awareness and promote positive change through the power of music.

The July 23 performance at Lobero Theater concludes YPC’s weeklong residency at Music Academy. Through YPC’s national choral organization, YPC National, conductors, teachers and children in grades 6-12 from across the country have the opportunity to work with Núñez, a MacArthur Fellow, as well as Franklin and additional YPC artistic faculty, studying repertoire and refining conducting skills.

“We’re thrilled to bring our YPC National program to Music Academy and the 35 teachers from around the country that will participate in this residency to learn with us. It’s always been a dream of mine to create this choral training initiative where YPC philosophies and methods are learned and then brought to other communities.”

Francisco J. Núñez

The joint concert promises an extraordinary musical experience, showcasing the exceptional talents of 150 young singers from the SING! Children’s Choir of the Music Academy; the Young People’s Chorus of New York City; and YPC National choristers from around the country. Audiences can expect a diverse repertoire that spans classical masterpieces, contemporary arrangements, and, of course, the world premiere of “Tides” by Nia Imani Franklin.

The performance will take place on Sunday, July 23, at 3 pm at the Lobero Theatre in downtown Santa Barbara. 

Tickets can be purchased, starting at $40, at musicacademy.org, by calling 805-969-8787, or by visiting the ticket office at the Music Academy.

Montecito Bank & Trust is the lead corporate sponsor of the SING! program.

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About SING!

The Sing! program is a free, after-school choral initiative open to students in Santa Barbara County 1st through 6th grade. Performance opportunities include concerts and collaborations with the Music Academy family of artists, including a recent appearance with the London Symphony Orchestra. The program’s objectives are to help children:

 

  • Work together with others from many different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds to create something larger than themselves.
  • Discover and develop their ability to imagine and express themselves through music.
  • Gain confidence in using their voice to communicate ideas and emotions.
  • Work together to create something larger than themselves.
  • Learn about people and cultures from around the world through singing.
  • Foster a lifelong love for listening to and making music.

About YPC

Young People’s Chorus of New York City (YPC), a multicultural youth chorus internationally renowned for its superb virtuosity and brilliant showmanship, was founded on a mission of diversity and artistic excellence in 1988 by Artistic Director Francisco J. Núñez, a MacArthur Fellow and Musical America’s 2018 Educator of the Year. Elizabeth Núñez serves as YPC Creative Director, conductor, choral clinician, soloist, and founding artistic director of the SoHarmoniums Women’s Choir. Together, they now oversee one of the highest acclaimed choruses in the world, serving more than 2,000 children throughout New York City in its core after-school performance program, community choruses program, and its schools program, which brings YPC’s curriculum to children in 20 schools.

YPC was the first American chorus to win first prize in the history of the European Broadcasting Union’s Let the Peoples Sing choral competition; the first youth chorus to open Lincoln Center’s Mostly Mozart Festival; and the first North American chorus to be named “Choir of the World” in 2018 at the International Choral Kathaumixw. In 2019, YPC was invited to join Jaap van Zweden, the New York Philharmonic, and The Crossing in the unanimously acclaimed, world premiere performances of Julia Wolfe’s “Fire in My Mouth,” the live Decca Gold recording of which was nominated for two Grammy Awards. In addition, YPC provides critical tools for each child to succeed long after they leave YPC through its College Bound programming, which offers classes ranging from financial literacy to college application coaching.

Music Academy

Located in Santa Barbara, the Music Academy creates a space where exceptional talent can thrive by encouraging artists to stretch, experiment, improvise, and play. We give artists the tools they need to become not just great musicians but great leaders. With the sun shining brightly on possibility and potential, we unleash the creators who will reimagine the future of classical music. We catalyze the change that will propel classically trained musicians boldly forward.

The Music Academy’s year round programs are: Sing!, a children’s choir free of charge for all participants that performs with local, national, and international partners; the annual Summer Festival for 136 fellows with more than 120 performances and events, Solo Piano, Duo, Fast Pitch, and Marilyn Horne Song Competitions; the Keston MAX partnership with the London Symphony Orchestra; the Innovation Institute’s Alumni Enterprise Awards; and the new Mariposa Series of concerts by Academy-affiliated artists. For more information, visit musicacademy.org.

released: July 11, 2023

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Music Academy

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SING! El Coro de Niños de la Academia de Música y el Young People’s Chorus de la Ciudad de Nueva York Colaboran para un Espectacular Concierto Conjunto

18 de julio de 2023, Santa Bárbara – SING! El coro de niños de la Academia de Música y el renombrado Young People’s Chorus de la Ciudad de Nueva York (YPC) se complacen en anunciar su concierto conjunto, que tendrá lugar en el Teatro Lobero de Santa Bárbara. La esperada función se llevará a cabo el domingo 23 de julio a las 3pm y promete cautivar al público de todas las edades.

Destacando esta excepcional colaboración está el estreno mundial de una composición original titulada “Tides”, encargada por el fundador y director artístico de YPC. Francisco J. Núñez y creado por el aclamado compositora y ex Miss América Nia Imani Franklin. “Tides” profundiza en la intrincada relación entre la humanidad y la tierra, inspirando a las personas a reflexionar sobre su impacto en el medio ambiente y adoptar prácticas sostenibles para minimizar el desperdicio innecesario.

 

 

“Mi esperanza con este nuevo trabajo es inspirar más conversación sobre cómo podemos vivir de manera más sostenible y dejar un fuerte legado de vivir desinteresadamente”

Nia Imani Franklin 

Como artista consumado y defensor, la composición de Franklin resuena profundamente con la misión del concierto conjunto, con el objetivo de crear conciencia y promover un cambio positivo a través del poder de la música.

La actuación del 23 de julio en Lobero Theatre concluye la residencia de una semana de YPC en la Academia de Música. A través de la organización coral nacional de YPC, YPC National, los directores, maestros y niños en los grados 6-12 de todo el país tienen la oportunidad de trabajar con Núñez, un becario MacArthur, así como con Franklin y otros profesores artísticos de YPC, estudiando repertorio y refinando los habilidades de dirección.

“Estamos encantados de traer nuestro programa YPC National a Music Academy y a los 35 maestros de todo el país que participarán en esta residencia para aprender con nosotros. Siempre ha sido un sueño mío crear esta iniciativa de formación coral donde se aprenden las filosofías y métodos de YPC y luego se llevan a otras comunidades.”

Francisco J. Núñez

El concierto conjunto promete una experiencia musical extraordinaria, mostrando los talentos excepcionales de 150 jóvenes cantantes de SING! de la Academia de Música; el Young People’s Chorus de la Ciudad de Nueva York; y coristas nacionales de YPC de todo el país. El público puede esperar un repertorio diverso que abarca obras maestras clásicas, arreglos contemporáneos y, por supuesto, el estreno mundial de “Tides” de Nia Imani Franklin.

El concierto se llevará a cabo el domingo 23 de julio a las 3pm en el Teatro Lobero en el centro de Santa Bárbara. 

Los boletos se pueden comprar, a partir de $40, en musicacademy.org, llamando al 805-969-8787 o visitando la taquilla de la Academia de Música.

Montecito Bank & Trust es el principal patrocinador corporativo del Programa de SING!

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Sobre SING!

Comenzó en 2018, Sing! el programa está abierto a estudiantes del 1º al 6º grado del condado de Santa Bárbara. Las oportunidades de actuación incluyen conciertos y colaboraciones con la familia de artistas de Music Academy, y futuras apariciones con London Symphony Orchestra. El programa se ofrece en las escuelas primarias Adams, Canalino, Franklin, Harding, Hollister e Isla Vista, seleccionadas en asociación con la Oficina de Educación del Condado de Santa Bárbara. Los estudiantes de otras escuelas o escuelas en el hogar pueden asistir a la escuela de su elección. 

Los objetivos del programa son ayudar a los niños:

  • Descubrir y desarrollar su capacidad de imaginarse y expresarse a través de la música. 
  • Gana confianza en el uso de su voz para comunicar ideas y emociones. 
  • Trabajen juntos para crear algo más grande que ellos mismos.
  • Aprenda sobre personas y culturas de todo el mundo a través del canto. 
  • Fomente un amor de por vida por escuchar y hacer música.