Vancouver Youth Choir, Canada
Founded in 2013 by Artistic Director Carrie Tennant, the Vancouver Youth Choir has emerged as one of the most active and highly regarded youth choirs in Canada, and is the flagship ensemble of the 700 singers that make up the nation’s largest choir for children and youth.
In a little over a decade, VYC has emerged as one of Canada’s most dynamic youth arts organizations, earning international recognition for its adventurous programming and innovative performances. Beyond their consistently sold-out season concerts, VYC frequently collaborates with solo artists and creators from diverse disciplines. The choir has been featured multiple times on national radio and, in 2017, was awarded first prize in the Canadian National Choral Competition. In 2019, VYC represented Canada at the 2019 American Choral Directors Association Convention in Kansas City. In 2023, marking their landmark tenth season, they were one of ten international choirs selected to perform at the IFCM World Symposium on Choral Music in Istanbul. The same year, the choir performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City as part of a concert co-conducted by Carrie titled « Canada at Carnegie. » The choir has just returned from South Korea, where they performed as the North American representative at the Jeju International Choral Symposium. In May 2026, the choir will travel to Ireland to perform at the Cork International Choral Festival. VYC curates the Vancouver Youth Choir Choral Series (Cypress Publishing), which features new repertoire by emerging Canadian composers.
As it enters its second decade, the Vancouver Youth Choir continues to inspire and elevate the world of choral music, setting new standards for youth choir ensembles globally.