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Youth Pride Chorus Music Director
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Apply by October 15, 2026!
The Youth Pride Chorus (YPC) is a program run by both Big Apple Performing Arts (BAPA) and
the LGBT Center. We are looking for a music director to teach a small group of young people aged 13-22 in weekly rehearsals at The Center to prepare them for two cycle performances a year!
The music director is joined by a social worker from The Center at each rehearsal to help the singers navigate any socio-emotional challenges and changes and plan for an impactful program together.
ABOUT BIG APPLE PERFORMING ARTS (BAPA)
Big Apple Performing Arts (BAPA) is the home of the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus (NYCGMC), the Youth Pride Chorus (YPC), and the Tonewall a cappella ensemble. Established in 1980, the NYCGMC is one of the first LGBTQ+ choirs and is a first-class, world-renowned New York institution and a pioneering voice for the LGBTQ+ community. It is comprised of nearly 300 talented volunteer singers of various ages, backgrounds, and experiences across a spectrum of genders, gender identities, sexual orientations,. NYCGMC has performed at a variety of settings, including concerts, festivals, conferences, weddings, memorial services, parties, fundraisers, as well as community, special, private, and corporate events. It has also made several appearances in Broadway events and on national television programs. In June 2022, the NYCGMC appeared on the 75th Annual Tony Awards.
The Youth Pride Chorus, established in 2003, is an LGBTQ+ affirming youth ensemble (ages 13-21) in collaboration with the NYC LGBTQ Center. Tonewall, established 2016, is the award-winning a cappella ensemble of the NYCGMC. Together, they are the performing groups of BAPA that affirm musical excellence, LGBTQ+ advocacy, acceptance, community, and belonging.
As an evolving organization, we are committed to positive systemic change that creates a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all staff and members. As a result of this, NYCGMC is looking for strong candidates who can weave DEI+B into their daily work, programming, production, music arrangements, and/or other necessary areas. We are a small but committed team who are passionate about music and its power to impact people of all ages and backgrounds.
BAPA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, BAPA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.