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2024 ACDA Eastern Region Conference

Performing Choirs
P er f orming C hoirs

Young New Yorkers' Chorus Guided by the artistic vision of conductor Alex Canovas,
Mixed Ensemble the choir performs a vast variety of music, specializing
in the performance of works by young composers. Com-
mitted to the growth of new repertoire, YNYC debuts
three original works annually through its Competition
for Young Composers.

Alex Canovas is the artistic director of
the Young New Yorkers’ Chorus (YNYC),
leading both their Mixed and Treble En-
sembles in concerts around New York City
every year. Canovas also oversees YNYC’s
celebrated Competition for Young Composers. Choirs
under his direction have appeared at Carnegie Hall, Lin-
coln Center, National Sawdust, and other well-known
venues in the New York area. Previous positions include
Established in 2001, the Young New Yorkers’ Chorus director of music and choirmaster at St. Paul’s Episcopal
(YNYC) fosters a vibrant choral community through Church in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn; associate conduc-
singing, performance, and collaboration with emerg- tor of Choral Chameleon; assistant conductor of the
ing composers. We work to ensure that New Yorkers Empire City Men’s Chorus; and assistant conductor of
have a haven that brings music to those who need it Ars Musica (NJ).
and amplifies the voices of those who wish to make it.

Eastern Region Registration Information

Register at acda.org/region-conferences

Attendee $315 Retired $215 Student $100

Registration after 11:59 PM CST February 7, 2024

Attendee $345 Retired $245 Student $140

On-site registration

Attendee $360 Retired $260 Student $155

One-Day Registration $175 (only available on-site)

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