Celebrate the vibrant sound of a nation when over 1,000 children from 16 New York City public schools unite to present I Hear America Singing. This joyful concert honors America’s 250th anniversary with a dynamic program exploring the country’s rich music traditions.
Led by YPC Creative Director Elizabeth Nūñez and Director of School Choruses Program Caitlin Henning, YPC’s School Choruses Concert is the culminating event of YPC’s annual Choruses Program, an in-school music education and performance initiative created to bring YPC’s award-winning approach to students across New York City.
Join us for an uplifting journey through the sounds, stories, and spirit of American music!
The Young People’s Chorus of New York City (YPC) is one of the nation’s largest and most ambitious youth ensembles, serving 2,000 throughout New York City annually. Founded by MacArthur Fellow and Musical America’s 2018 Educator of the Year Francisco J. Núñez, YPC’s mission and values are rooted in providing children of all cultural and economic backgrounds with a unique program of music education and choral performance.
The short films by several local filmmakers receive their United Palace premiere on the silver screen, promising a night of stories from around town & the world. The filmmakers are all previous NoMAA grantees.
Free with RSVP unitedpalace.org 6:30 doors/7pm show
Astrid Andujar – Shot in the Dark (Destello En La Oscuridad)
Adrián Burke – Everything Happens For a Reason
Darine Hotait – Like Salt
Johanny Mota – Home
Jonathan Ullman –Is It Anything?
Harriet (2019)
~ THE COURAGE TO BREAK FREE
The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman’s escape from slavery and transformation into one of America’s greatest heroines, whose courage, ingenuity and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history. Starring Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monáe, and Leslie Odom Jr. Directed by Kasi Lemmons. Written by Gregory Allen Howard and Kasi Lemmons. The movie runtime is 2 hours and 5 minutes, Rated PG-13, and will be screened on DCP. Live entertainment precedes the show.
Arrive early for a special soulful pre-show performance as Vy Higginsen’s Sing Harlem Choir makes their debut at the United Palace, in partnership with the Mama Foundation for the Arts. Expect a soaring, soul-stirring celebration of gospel, community, and pure joy that will fill the room and set the tone for an unforgettable afternoon.
Doors: 2:00pm, Show: 3:00pm
YPC’s Annual Spring Celebration Concert returns to the United Palace, bringing together more than 600 young artists from across New York City for one of the organization’s most beloved traditions. This year’s program honors America’s 250th anniversary with a vibrant range of repertoire spanning classical masterworks, contemporary works, pop, jazz, and gospel.
Under the leadership of YPC Founder and Artistic Director Francisco J. Núñez and Creative Director Elizabeth Núñez, the evening blooms with the artistry, dedication, and spirit of YPC’s award-winning choristers capturing both the richness of the nation’s musical heritage and the joy and energy of spring in a breathtaking
choral performance.
Is your mom best represented by “To My Mother” by Edgar Allan Poe, “The Joy Luck Club” by Amy Tan, or “The Runaway Bunny” by Margaret Wise Brown—or perhaps something more contemporary like “Remember” by Joy Harjo or “Good Bones” by Maggie Smith?
Join us Monday, May 11, for a special post–Mother’s Day Muse dedicated to honoring the mothers and caregivers who shape and nurture our lives. Guests are invited to share out loud a short poem, story, or passage (1–3 minutes) in gratitude or remembrance, in a warm and family-friendly setting. Bring your favorite text or one you penned yourself. Led by Niria Leyva-Gutiérrez, this heartfelt evening will celebrate love, memory, and connection—complete with sweet treats, just like mom used to make.
Doors open at 6:30pm. The Muse begins at 7:00pm.
