Upcoming Events

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Master Chorale Presents: The Reason for the Season!
Come celebrate the holiday season with a special program of Christmas classics and new winter favorites in the Buffalo Master Chorale’s annual *Winter Concert*. Our program begins with Morten Laudrisen’s evocative O Magnum Mysterium before leaping into Handel’s rousing anthem, “For Unto Us a Child is Born” from The Messiah. A pair of contrasting Ave…
December 7 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm at Fourteen Holy Helpers R.C. Church
Buffalo Niagara Youth Chorus Winter Concert
Join us for the Buffalo Niagara Youth Chorus winter concert. Family and friends come together to hear winter and holiday tunes performed by our Buffalo Niagara Youth Chorus.
January 27, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Master Chorale presents: Viva Italia! Church Works and Opera Choruses from 19th Century Italian Masters
Giuseppe Verdi, Giacomo Puccini, and Gioachino Rossini are best known for their immortal contributions to the history of opera, but each of these composers poured themselves into liturgical works for choir equal in every measure to their dramatic masterpieces. The adult ensemble of the Buffalo Niagara Choirs is excited to present Verdi’s Ave Maria, Puccini’s…
March 15, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
BNYC – The Invitational Festival Concert
April 13, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Master Chorale presents: Songs of Paradise: Fauré’s Requiem in Late-Romantic France
We conclude our dynamic 2018-2019 season with one of the all-time masterworks for voices and instruments, the Requiem Mass of Gabriel Fauré. We feature this work in its original setting for choir and small orchestra on a program that celebrates the musical legacies of late-romantic French master composers. The music of Fauré’s predecessor as organist…
May 10, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm at Kenmore Presbyterian Church
BNYC – Spring Concert
Join us for the culminating performance for the Buffalo Niagara Youth Chorus.
May 19, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

What They're Saying ...

“My family has been a part of the BNYC for 23 of its glorious 25 years! I believe we hold the record. My sister Annie began early in its formation and continued into high school. My brother Mike started in elementary school and continued through middle school until his voice got too low to participate. I myself joined in third grade and have been a member for 10 years, this being my last, as a graduating senior. Personally, my involvement in BNYC has grown my love of beautiful music even further than I thought possible. It has introduced me to music from around the world and has helped me appreciate other cultures and traditions. I’ve grown up singing and that is a gift I most appreciate."

Emily Wiencek and the Wiencek Family

Buffalo Niagara Choirs, Buffalo Niagara Youth Chorus, BNChoirs

2016-07-07T09:53:27+00:00

“My family has been a part of the BNYC for 23 of its glorious 25 years! I believe we hold the record. My sister Annie began early in its formation and continued into high school. My brother Mike started in elementary school and continued through middle school until his voice got too low to participate. I myself joined in third grade and have been a member for 10 years, this being my last, as a graduating senior. Personally, my involvement in BNYC has grown my love of beautiful music even further than I thought possible. It has introduced me to music from around the world and has helped me appreciate other cultures and traditions. I’ve grown up singing and that is a gift I most appreciate." Emily Wiencek and the Wiencek Family

https://bnchoirs.org/testimonials/wiencek/

Fiesta De Las Americas

“Thank you for working with us to bring the joy of our home and culture to Buffalo!!! By seeing the audience and talking to many Latinos, they also felt so happy and blessed by you all for celebrating the Americas!”

Marce Zerrata -- Director, Amor & Heritage Traditional Dance Company, December, 2015

Buffalo Niagara Choirs, Buffalo Niagara Youth Chorus, BNChoirs

2016-07-07T10:20:44+00:00

“Thank you for working with us to bring the joy of our home and culture to Buffalo!!! By seeing the audience and talking to many Latinos, they also felt so happy and blessed by you all for celebrating the Americas!” Marce Zerrata -- Director, Amor & Heritage Traditional Dance Company, December, 2015

https://bnchoirs.org/testimonials/fiesta-de-las-americas/

“The Buffalo Master Chorale is a premium choral ensemble - what a gift to us all!”

Sue Fay Allen -- Director, Amherst Bel Canto, October 2014

Buffalo Niagara Choirs, Buffalo Niagara Youth Chorus, BNChoirs

2016-07-07T11:48:49+00:00

“The Buffalo Master Chorale is a premium choral ensemble - what a gift to us all!” Sue Fay Allen -- Director, Amherst Bel Canto, October 2014

https://bnchoirs.org/testimonials/351/

Affirmation of Hope – All Things Irish

“We were truly honored to be part of your amazing concerts. The girls had a great time and can’t stop talking about it .... Every time they have a new experience like this, it helps to build their confidence and character, which makes them not only better dancers, but better people.”

Beth McCarthy -- Director, McCarthy School of Irish Dance

Buffalo Niagara Choirs, Buffalo Niagara Youth Chorus, BNChoirs

2016-07-07T01:34:47+00:00

“We were truly honored to be part of your amazing concerts. The girls had a great time and can’t stop talking about it .... Every time they have a new experience like this, it helps to build their confidence and character, which makes them not only better dancers, but better people.” Beth McCarthy -- Director, McCarthy School of Irish Dance

https://bnchoirs.org/testimonials/affirmation-of-hope-all-things-irish/

Mozart and The Sound of Music

“The Buffalo Master Chorale rewarded us Saturday evening with a delightful program of Mozart. We enjoyed not only the chorus' precise performance but also the exceptional soloists. This is obviously due to dedicated preparation and leadership. In addition, an actor portraying Mozart contributed a theatrical realism for an audience which included many children. The chorale and its superb director, Doreen Rao, are a valuable asset to our community.”

Diane B., Buffalo, NY

Buffalo Niagara Choirs, Buffalo Niagara Youth Chorus, BNChoirs

2016-07-07T09:27:39+00:00

“The Buffalo Master Chorale rewarded us Saturday evening with a delightful program of Mozart. We enjoyed not only the chorus' precise performance but also the exceptional soloists. This is obviously due to dedicated preparation and leadership. In addition, an actor portraying Mozart contributed a theatrical realism for an audience which included many children. The chorale and its superb director, Doreen Rao, are a valuable asset to our community.” Diane B., Buffalo, NY

https://bnchoirs.org/testimonials/mozart/

“My years in the Western New York Children’s Chorale [predecessor to Buffalo Niagara Youth Chorus] provided me with a lifetime of memories and an amazing foundation of musical skills on which to build my future career. The musicianship and discipline we learned at a young age combined with the inspiring teachers and musicians we worked with changed the course of my life. The experiences of singing at the Duomo in Florence, Italy, and at Carnegie Hall in New York City are still highlights of my musical life”

Melissa Wegner, Associate Director, National Council Auditions, The Metropolitan Opera

Buffalo Niagara Choirs, Buffalo Niagara Youth Chorus, BNChoirs

2016-07-07T09:36:55+00:00

“My years in the Western New York Children’s Chorale [predecessor to Buffalo Niagara Youth Chorus] provided me with a lifetime of memories and an amazing foundation of musical skills on which to build my future career. The musicianship and discipline we learned at a young age combined with the inspiring teachers and musicians we worked with changed the course of my life. The experiences of singing at the Duomo in Florence, Italy, and at Carnegie Hall in New York City are still highlights of my musical life” Melissa Wegner, Associate Director, National Council Auditions, The Metropolitan Opera

https://bnchoirs.org/testimonials/wagner/

“As a parent of a 10-year chorister member, I would like to express our family’s gratitude for the years of beautiful, professional, and challenging music that you have performed for us through the years. There are many benefits to this wonderful organization. Besides the fantastic music education, our daughter made great friends and got to share her love of music with them. As a current music major in voice performance, our daughter, Hillary, was well prepared for the college experience. The wealth of knowledge and discipline gained has proven invaluable.”

Deborah Krutchick

Buffalo Niagara Choirs, Buffalo Niagara Youth Chorus, BNChoirs

2016-07-07T09:45:03+00:00

“As a parent of a 10-year chorister member, I would like to express our family’s gratitude for the years of beautiful, professional, and challenging music that you have performed for us through the years. There are many benefits to this wonderful organization. Besides the fantastic music education, our daughter made great friends and got to share her love of music with them. As a current music major in voice performance, our daughter, Hillary, was well prepared for the college experience. The wealth of knowledge and discipline gained has proven invaluable.” Deborah Krutchick

https://bnchoirs.org/testimonials/345/

“Buffalo Niagara Youth Chorus was one of the best experiences of my life. When I started in BNYC as a sixth grader, I was extremely shy and tentative around my peers and teachers. But, as time passed, I found that I was accepted by all because we had one commonality. We all loved to sing. As I grew up, I began to realize what a treasure BNYC was. This wasn’t an organization to join because it would look good on a resume. This group shared something at a deeper level. This bond turned into everlasting friendships. As I grew closer to my fellow singers, I was able to overcome my shyness. BNYC is not just a fantastic musical education, it’s a safe place to develop as an adult, overcome your fears, meet great friends and share a passion with people from a variety of different backgrounds. Music is my passion. It started in middle school and will follow me for the rest of my life.”

Miranda Salva, Syracuse University

Buffalo Niagara Choirs, Buffalo Niagara Youth Chorus, BNChoirs

2016-07-07T09:48:23+00:00

“Buffalo Niagara Youth Chorus was one of the best experiences of my life. When I started in BNYC as a sixth grader, I was extremely shy and tentative around my peers and teachers. But, as time passed, I found that I was accepted by all because we had one commonality. We all loved to sing. As I grew up, I began to realize what a treasure BNYC was. This wasn’t an organization to join because it would look good on a resume. This group shared something at a deeper level. This bond turned into everlasting friendships. As I grew closer to my fellow singers, I was able to overcome my shyness. BNYC is not just a fantastic musical education, it’s a safe place to develop as an adult, overcome your fears, meet great friends and share a passion with people from a variety of different backgrounds. Music is my passion. It started in middle school and will follow me for the rest of my life.” Miranda Salva, Syracuse University

https://bnchoirs.org/testimonials/salva/

“As the Buffalo Niagara Youth Chorus enters its 25th anniversary year, I find myself reflecting on my time spent participating in the chorus and how it has helped me grow as a musician. At the age of 8 years old, this choir and my ever-supportive family granted me the opportunity to create and explore my interest in vocal music. This would end up being the greatest gift I could ever receive. Singing with the chorus at a young age would prompt a lifetime journey through music that would influence my personal relationships, career and all around growth as a person."

Leah Schneider, Professional Singer and Voice Instructor

Buffalo Niagara Choirs, Buffalo Niagara Youth Chorus, BNChoirs

2016-07-07T09:50:01+00:00

“As the Buffalo Niagara Youth Chorus enters its 25th anniversary year, I find myself reflecting on my time spent participating in the chorus and how it has helped me grow as a musician. At the age of 8 years old, this choir and my ever-supportive family granted me the opportunity to create and explore my interest in vocal music. This would end up being the greatest gift I could ever receive. Singing with the chorus at a young age would prompt a lifetime journey through music that would influence my personal relationships, career and all around growth as a person." Leah Schneider, Professional Singer and Voice Instructor

https://bnchoirs.org/testimonials/schneider/

Upcoming BNChoirs Events

Master Chorale Presents: The Reason for the Season!
December 7 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Buffalo Niagara Youth Chorus Winter Concert
January 27, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Master Chorale presents: Viva Italia! Church Works and Opera Choruses from 19th Century Italian Masters
March 15, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
BNYC – The Invitational Festival Concert
April 13, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Master Chorale presents: Songs of Paradise: Fauré’s Requiem in Late-Romantic France
May 10, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm