It's official. Singing makes us happier.
Our Grammy-award winning founder, Dr. Susan McMane, saw firsthand the difference a great choir experience can make in kids’ lives. Then University of Oxford scientists made it official with their research paper: “Choir Singing Improves Health, Happiness.” Can singing in a choir really do all that? We see it in smiles every day.
Singing makes us smarter, too.
At YWCP, we can also confirm the many scientific studies that say studying music makes you smarter. YWCP alums are going on to do great things at Duke, Colgate, Georgetown, Northeastern, Stanford, Tufts, UC Berkeley, Wellesley, and other great places.
What We Teach
Through progressive levels of instruction, singers learn solfege, sight-singing, vocal technique, music theory, music history, ear training, and the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Our multilingual repertoire spans classical, musical theatre, world, folk, jazz, pop, and more.
Skills for Life
Knowing how to sing is a gift that lasts a lifetime.
And other skills you learn here – teamwork, persistence, accountability, preparation, and time-management – will take you far in life. Learning how to use your voice with confidence to move people is priceless.
Measuring Success
Our motto is “let the music win.”
We love doing everything we can to create the most beautiful music you have ever heard. When 400 people in one room get goosebumps, that’s winning!
“YWCP’s young women achieve a level of artistry and interpretation, emotional impact, and sheer beauty of sound that is really a dream come true for a composer.”
“YWCP is the best of the best with regard to both musical standards and a joyful and healthy approach to music.”
“Hearing the powerful sound created by our artistry creates a sense of empowerment and belonging like no other.”
“I can confidently say YWCP has changed the trajectory of my life for the better.”
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