Since spring, 2001, the Young New Yorkers' Chorus has brought together the finest choral musicians from the thousands of young people who flock to this city for its excitement and artistic life. Under the leadership of Music Director Michael Kerschner, the choir performs works by classical greats such as Brahms, Durufle and Bernstein, and debuts original works through the annual Competition for Young Composers. YNYC also provides a close-knit fellowship for talented singers in their twenties and early thirties.