Hampshire Young People's Chorus

Hampshire Young People's Chorus In YPC children learn healthy vocal technique, develop fundamental music skills, and sing music from many styles and traditions.

Hampshire Young People’s Chorus (YPC) is an award-winning youth choir for singers ages 8-18, offering children the opportunity to experience choral singing in a comfortable and encouraging atmosphere. Healthy vocal technique and fundamental music skills are taught through singing a wide range of music from many styles and traditions. The choir’s roster currently includes nearly 50 young people fro

m 10 different towns, divided into two age divisions – Concert Choir and Chamber Singers. The Young People’s Chorus has performed widely, including collaborations with Handel & Haydn Youth Choirs, UMass Opera Workshop, Panopera, Valley Winds, Young@Heart Chorus, The Sweetback Sisters, Natalie MacMaster, Illuminati Vocal Arts Ensemble, Amherst College and Smith College Orchestras, University Chorale, Pioneer Valley Symphony, Old Deerfield Productions and Amherst Ballet. Highlights of the 2019 season included Bach’s St. Matthew Passion and the world premiere of Geoffrey Hudson’s A Passion for the Planet. Hampshire YPC has participated in numerous choral festivals and has hosted children’s choirs from Boston, Chicago, and the Czech Republic. The Chamber Singers took first place in the children’s choir division of WGBY’s Together In Song choral competition four years in a row. They have traveled to Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Chicago on choir exchanges and, most recently, participated in the Sing A Mile High Festival in Denver.

🎵 Do you know a young person who loves to sing? 🎵The Hampshire Young People’s Chorus is welcoming new singers for the 20...
06/14/2026

🎵 Do you know a young person who loves to sing? 🎵

The Hampshire Young People’s Chorus is welcoming new singers for the 2026-2027 season!

We invite you to schedule a quick, friendly 15-minute vocal placement session.

❓ What is a vocal placement?
It is not an audition! It's a chance to meet our Artistic Director, and get a feel for singing in the choir.

📅 DATE: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
⏰ TIME: 3:15 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 LOCATION: South Church, 1066 South East Street, Amherst, MA

✨ How to Sign Up:
Spaces are limited! Please reserve your 15-minute spot by:
1️⃣ Submitting our Vocal Placement Scheduling Form: https://forms.gle/pnUTHSsodRq1j5Mt7
2️⃣ Or emailing us directly at [email protected]
Come share your voice with us! 🌟

The Hampshire Young People’s Chorus Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Paige Graham as our new Artistic Dir...
06/13/2026

The Hampshire Young People’s Chorus Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Paige Graham as our new Artistic Director, ushering in an exciting new chapter for the organization and its ongoing commitment to support young singers, musical excellence, artistic collaborations, and community engagement.

Paige Graham succeeds KC Conlan who served as Artistic Director for 27 years.

“We are thrilled to welcome Paige to our organization and look forward to having her at the artistic helm," said Stephen Paparo , Board President of Hampshire Young People’s Chorus.

"I am thrilled to join the Hampshire Young People's Chorus community as its next Artistic Director." said Paige Graham. "HYPC plays an important role in the musical life of Western Massachusetts, and it is an honor to be entrusted with building upon the group's tradition of artistic excellence. I look forward to getting to know all of these young singers and helping them grow as musicians."

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The Hampshire Young People’s Chorus (YPC) wrapped its 2025-2026 season with a Spring concert on Sunday. Not only did it conclude a packed schedule that included performances across the region, it also marked the end of KC Conlan’s 27-year tenure as YPC’s founding Artistic Director.

Freke Ette writes about Conlan’s work and legacy.

We hope to see you there!
04/20/2026

We hope to see you there!

Please join us for our end-of-season concert!
04/09/2026

Please join us for our end-of-season concert!

03/29/2026
We had such a wonderful time at the One Voice Festival! Huge thanks to all the organizers, conductors and parent volunte...
03/29/2026

We had such a wonderful time at the One Voice Festival! Huge thanks to all the organizers, conductors and parent volunteers!

We are so looking forward to participating in this event!
03/11/2026

We are so looking forward to participating in this event!

🎶 TWENTY MORE DAYS until the next ! Youth Choral Festival...but who's counting?
❤ Experience the crescendo of the day as we invite you to join our vibrant, informal presentation concert - a showcase that celebrates the culmination of a day-long gathering of enthusiastic singers! There's no charge for tickets; donations of all sizes appreciated to keep the festival going every year! You can register on our website, or through the form below 🎶

Registration Form: https://forms.gle/HfPja7SyDHsDZAot9

YPC Chamber Singers are looking forward to this collaboration with South Hadley Chorale. Next Sunday at 3 in Abbey Chape...
03/08/2026

YPC Chamber Singers are looking forward to this collaboration with South Hadley Chorale. Next Sunday at 3 in Abbey Chapel!

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