Sing with EVC this Spring!
After-School Singing Programs for Children Ages 7-17
All are welcome. Classes will meet in person with synchronous online options.
All are welcome. Classes will meet in person with synchronous online options.
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Spring 2022 Kids Choir and Youth Choir will rehearse in The Riverside Church (left).
Concert Choir will rehearse in the Kaufman Music Center (center).
Outdoor events may take place at Sakura Park (right).
EVC - Where Every Voice Matters
Every Voice Choirs helps young people discover their voices and share them with pride. We are music educators who empower children by teaching them to share their voices confidently through their singing and throughout their lives.
Based at Columbia University Teachers College, EVC is unique for bringing exceptional choral training to ALL children. Everyone ages 7-16 is welcome in EVC's core choirs - Kids Choir and Youth Choir - without audition. EVC VoiceAbility is for children ages 8-12 with special needs. For EVC singers who seek additional, rigorous choral training, the Concert Choir provides the opportunity to perform challenging works in collaborations with adult choirs and orchestras. Among its notable performances, The Concert Choir has performed two world premieres at Carnegie Hall.
EVC's choirs are led by Columbia faculty who are leaders in choral education, and all of EVC's singers perform at premier NYC venues, including Merkin Hall and Miller Theater.
Recognizing how deeply personal voices are, EVC builds on students' experience, ability, and interests, helping them set goals for their vocal, musical, and personal development, and working with them to achieve those goals. Students are nurtured as musical thinkers and leaders who improvise freely, create their own songs, and share their voices and their ideas throughout the process of learning and performing.
Based at Columbia University Teachers College, EVC is unique for bringing exceptional choral training to ALL children. Everyone ages 7-16 is welcome in EVC's core choirs - Kids Choir and Youth Choir - without audition. EVC VoiceAbility is for children ages 8-12 with special needs. For EVC singers who seek additional, rigorous choral training, the Concert Choir provides the opportunity to perform challenging works in collaborations with adult choirs and orchestras. Among its notable performances, The Concert Choir has performed two world premieres at Carnegie Hall.
EVC's choirs are led by Columbia faculty who are leaders in choral education, and all of EVC's singers perform at premier NYC venues, including Merkin Hall and Miller Theater.
Recognizing how deeply personal voices are, EVC builds on students' experience, ability, and interests, helping them set goals for their vocal, musical, and personal development, and working with them to achieve those goals. Students are nurtured as musical thinkers and leaders who improvise freely, create their own songs, and share their voices and their ideas throughout the process of learning and performing.
RECENT PERFORMANCES
Community Caroling at Riverside - December 16th, 2021
On Thursday, December 16th, EVC hosted a free outdoor community caroling event at The Riverside Church. Families, friends, and supporters joined us in celebrating the holiday season with song. Together we caroled across languages, singing "Jingle Bells," "Sníh" (Snow), "Feliz Navidad," and more. Read more...
A Cantori Holiday with Cantori New York - December 11th, 2021
Every Voice Concert Choir performed as guests artists with Cantori New York (Mark Shapiro, artistic director) in their annual winter holiday concert A Cantori Holiday at Church of St. Luke's in the Field. Read more...
Fall Pop-Up Concert in Sakura Park - October 28th, 2021
On Thursday, October 28th, Every Voice Choirs presented a free outdoor Fall Pop-Up Concert in Sakura Park. We featured performances by Every Voice Kids Choir, Youth Choir, Concert Choir, and a community singalong. Read more...
EVC Sings at The Plaza Hotel - September 9th, 2021
On September 9th, 2021, vaccinated EVC singers performed at the renowned Plaza Hotel for a gala hosted by the Folded Flag Foundation. Repertoire included The National Anthem and "Hero" by Mariah Carey.
Let It Be: EVC's Virtual Summer Concert - September 8th, 2021
Every Voice Choirs presented Let It Be, our virtual summer concert celebrating the work of Vocal Technique Across Genres (Spring '21) and our Summer '21 Collaborative Songwriting, Vocal Jazz, and Ukulele Ensemble classes. We also reprised our community singalong of "Here Comes the Sun." Read more...
Every Voice Choirs presented Let It Be, our virtual summer concert celebrating the work of Vocal Technique Across Genres (Spring '21) and our Summer '21 Collaborative Songwriting, Vocal Jazz, and Ukulele Ensemble classes. We also reprised our community singalong of "Here Comes the Sun." Read more...
Here Comes the Sun: EVC's Spring Concert for the Environment - May 16th, 2021
Our spring virtual concert for the environment featuring the voices and artwork of EVC Kids Choir, Youth Choir, Concert Choir, and Hunter Elementary Singers. We celebrated themes of nature with optimism as we look toward the brighter days ahead, culminating in our first virtual community singalong. Read more...
EVC Singers in Montefiore Hospital's COVID-19 Remembrance Ceremony - March 11th, 2021
On March 11th, 2021, EVC singers performed alongside The Orchestra of The Bronx in a ceremony reflecting on one year of the COVID-19 crisis in New York City. This event follows the nationally-broadcast commercial we recorded last year for the Montefiore Health System. Read more...
Peace Seekers IX: Voices Rising, EVC's Virtual Winter Concert - January 24th, 2021
Every Voice Choirs presented our annual Peace Seekers winter concert heralding themes of peace, love, and change as we enter the new year. Featuring the voices and original artwork of EVC Kids Choir, Youth Choir, Concert Choir, Hunter Singers, and special guests The Teachers College Community Choir. Read more...
EVC Singers in State of Gratitude: A Tribute to the Healthcare Heroes Saving New York, November 26
On Thanksgiving Day, EVC singers joined musicians from Brooklyn United Music & Arts and The Orchestra of The Bronx in a commercial tribute to the frontline workers who have served NYC through the COVD crisis. Read more...
Raise Your Voice: EVC's Songwriting for Change Virtual Concert, August 16
EVC presented Raise Your Voice: a virtual concert by children envisioning the world they want to live in. Featuring original music, artwork, and choreography of students in EVC's Songwriting for Change summer program. Read more...
LADYBUG: EVC's Virtual Spring Concert, May 24
Every Voice Choirs presented Ladybug, our first virtual concert featuring the voices and artwork of Every Voice Kids Choir, Youth Choir, Concert Choir, and EVC VoiceAbility. We chose to spotlight the ladybug because it is a symbol of hope and good luck. Read more...
Peace Seekers VIII: Every Voice Choirs' Winter Concert at Merkin Concert Hall, January 25
EVC's Children's Choirs with special guests the Teachers College Community Choir performed a diverse array of repertoire including “What the World Needs Now is Love,” “I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free,” and “Prayer of the Children" in our winter concert honoring those who dedicate their lives to the quest for justice and peace. Read more...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Community Concert at
Broadway Presbyterian Church, January 20, 2020
Every Voice Choirs presented a free, intergenerational community concert honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the day our nation celebrates his legacy. Singers from EVC's Children's Choirs and The Teachers College Community Choir shared their voices in songs that resonate with Dr. King's message of love. Read more...
LOVE: The TC Community Choir's Winter Concert
EVC's Concert Choir as Guest Performers, December 17
On December 17th, EVC's Concert Choir joined forces with the Teachers College
Community Choir in spreading the love through song. Congratulations to all our singers on a wonderful fall concert season! Read more...
A Cantori Holiday: Cantori New York's Winter Concert
EVC's Concert Choir as Guest Performers, December 15
EVC's Concert Choir joined Cantori New York (Mark Shapiro, Music Director) in celebrating the holiday season with "Oseh Shalom," "Jingle Bells," and "The First Noel." Many thanks to Cantori for having us return to sing at this lovely event!
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Winter's Eve at Lincoln Square
EVC's Concert Choir on the Main Stage, December 2
EVC's Concert Choir kicked off the tree lighting ceremony in Dante Park amidst the snow. With pianist Drew Coles and drummer Philippe Lemm, EVC warmed up the crowd for the famous Ronnie Spector and The Ronnettes and the countdown. Read more...
EVC's Concert Choir on the Main Stage, December 2
EVC's Concert Choir kicked off the tree lighting ceremony in Dante Park amidst the snow. With pianist Drew Coles and drummer Philippe Lemm, EVC warmed up the crowd for the famous Ronnie Spector and The Ronnettes and the countdown. Read more...
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
EVC's Subway Singers with Tom Hanks
EVC singers appear in Tom Hanks' newest film, enacting a scene that happened in real life when Fred Rogers came to New York City. Filmed on a real, moving subway car, our singers led a stirring rendition of Mr. Roger's theme song. Tom Hanks is as nice as everyone says he is. Read more...
EVC's Subway Singers with Tom Hanks
EVC singers appear in Tom Hanks' newest film, enacting a scene that happened in real life when Fred Rogers came to New York City. Filmed on a real, moving subway car, our singers led a stirring rendition of Mr. Roger's theme song. Tom Hanks is as nice as everyone says he is. Read more...
As Deep as I Could Remember, As Far as I Could See
Tarik Kiswanson - Performa Biennial, November 21-24
EVC singers collaborated with artist Tarik Kiswanson and Performa in presenting Kiswanson's first major commission in the United States, As Deep as I Could Remember, As Far as I Could See, at the 2019 Performa Biennial. Read more...
Tarik Kiswanson - Performa Biennial, November 21-24
EVC singers collaborated with artist Tarik Kiswanson and Performa in presenting Kiswanson's first major commission in the United States, As Deep as I Could Remember, As Far as I Could See, at the 2019 Performa Biennial. Read more...
Children's Village at Harlem Holiday Lights, November 20
On November 20th, EVC's Kids and Youth Choirs performed at the Harlem Commonwealth Center as part of Community Board 9 Arts & Culture Committee's Children's Village. Read more...
On November 20th, EVC's Kids and Youth Choirs performed at the Harlem Commonwealth Center as part of Community Board 9 Arts & Culture Committee's Children's Village. Read more...
CITYarts Hamilton Playground Mural Ribbon-Cutting, October 7, 2019
On October 7th, singers from EVC's Kids and Youth Choirs performed at the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the CITYarts' new mural at the Alexander Hamilton Playground in West Harlem.
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On October 7th, singers from EVC's Kids and Youth Choirs performed at the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the CITYarts' new mural at the Alexander Hamilton Playground in West Harlem.
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EVC in Press
Read Dr. Nicole Becker and Dr. Jeanne Goffi-Fynn's article Discovering Voices: Expanding Students' Musical and Vocal Ideals in an Urban Community Children's Choir, featured in Choral Journal.
Read Dr. Nicole Becker and Dr. Jeanne Goffi-Fynn's article Discovering Voices: Expanding Students' Musical and Vocal Ideals in an Urban Community Children's Choir, featured in Choral Journal.
Donate Now for 2022!
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