About YWCP
Who We Are
YWCP is an award-winning musical organization that centers joy, musical learning and empowerment in a nurturing and welcoming environment.
Our Mission
The mission of the Young Women’s Choral Projects of San Francisco is to transform the lives of young women through exceptional artistry in choral performance and to bring the expressive power of their music to the community, the nation, and the world.
Our Vision
Through the Young Women’s Choral Projects of San Francisco, participants of richly diverse socio-ethnic backgrounds find their voices as singers, artists and women in a nurturing environment that empowers them to achieve artistic and personal excellence.
The collaborative experience of high-quality music education and choral performance fosters the development of each individual young woman and teaches her important life skills.
“The Young Women’s Chorus of San Francisco is really the finest treble choir that I have been privileged to work with, either here in the US or in Europe.”
“YWCP is the best of the best with regard to both musical standards and a joyful and healthy approach to music.”
“I slowly learned what it meant to “sing from the heart”, and that music’s true value is in its ability to spread messages, to connect and communicate with others.”
“For the first time in a chorus, I felt like I truly mattered within the community and by the end of my first year with YWCP, I knew I never wanted to let go.”
“The concert was excellent – better than excellent. I’ve honestly never heard a young choir sing better.”
“Choir allowed me to grow both as a singer and as a person, teaching me about dedication, patience, hard work and passion, preparing me well to embark on a new chapter of my life and I am so grateful to have had this opportunity.”
“The most important thing I’ve learned from YWCP has been that I can do anything I set my mind to as long as I put in the effort to succeed.”
“YWCP has great teachers and a nice community. My daughter loved it!”
“As I watch my daughter grow into a young woman, I feel grateful that YWCP is there to reminder her that what matters most is to feel passion and enthusiasm for whatever she tackles in life.”
“YWCP has presented me with so many outstanding opportunities, including preforming in an opera, meeting a myriad of world renowned musicians and music educators, being able to sing in six different languages in one concert, and traveling internationally to share our voices with others.”
“Last night’s concert was just so inspiring and beautiful. The balance, tone, intonation, dynamic shadings, line, vigor, sensitivity, text clarity, commitment, verve – all were so spectacular. I was captivated. It was what choral singing at its best can be.”
“Participating in YWC taught me perseverance, patience, and bravery, and I know many girls in the future will be just as grateful as I am to have had this opportunity.”
“Thank you for creating such an amazing community and teaching us not only to be better musicians but also better people.”
“A captivating sound. . . great variety of maturity, connectivity, and sensitivity was evident, and they are simply wonderful to listen to!”
“A chance to sing with a group like YWCP is so important to me. My school doesn’t have a choir, and my spirit needs to sing!”
“I attended the concert Sunday at St. Mark’s. It was the best Christmas concert I have been to this year, and one of the best ever.”
“Hearing the powerful sound created by our artistry creates a sense of empowerment and belonging like no other.”
“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.”
“Singing in YWCP has given me a greater understanding of who I am as a young woman in this world, showing me that regardless of what society says, I truly can make a difference with my voice.”
“Because of this chorus, I learned more about myself than I ever knew before. I have grown into an artist, a leader, a friend and, most of all, for myself, a person I could present to the world with composure and dignity.“
“I heard about YWCP, and once I joined, everything changed. It was an environment that made me happy and allowed me to fully express myself with no judgment. I came into the chorus hoping to find a group of young women that I could create a bond with and I was surprised to find sisterhood.“
“We accelerate and grow, expand on our abilities and comfort zones together as a group. Like a flower bed of roses. And our roots are intertwined in fertile soil, we nourish each other, keep one another upright, keep faith in each other.”
“The Young Women’s Chorus is so much more than an after school program. The care and support from all its members and staff both off and on stage create a community focused on helping others rise to a level of excellence.”
“YWC reminded me of the importance of working together to achieve something beautiful. That feeling, being a part of something so much bigger than just you, is beyond magical.”
“Every time I hear the girls sing I am brought to tears by the beauty of their voices.”
“The Young Women’s Chorus of San Francisco is really an incredible group of young musicians … energy, passion and commitment to excellence are so clearly at the heart of every note they sing. We were thrilled to be together on stage.”
“I don’t think there’s anywhere else in the Bay Area where high school-age girls are so passionate about learning and performing a wide variety of music in different languages, and are challenged and expected to do it on a professional level.”
“YWC taught me the importance of building a self-narrative of positivity, and helped teach me to let that inner light of joy and love shine through, both on and off the stage.”
