Founded in 2013 by Carrie Tennant, the Vancouver Youth Choir (VYC) has emerged as one of the most active and highly-regarded choirs in Canada. VYC is home to nearly 600 singers aged 5-24 across seven ensemble levels. The choir has garnered international acclaim for its adventurous programming, dynamic and heartfelt performances, and its commitment to performing and promoting music from underrepresented communities.

VYC’s achievements include top honours at the National Competition for Canadian Amateur Choirs, performances at Carnegie Hall, and representing Canada at the IFCM World Symposium on Choral Music in Istanbul. Notably, VYC is one of only four Western Canadian choirs ever invited to perform at the American Choral Directors Association Conference.

VYC’s commitment to diverse musical experiences extends beyond their consistently sold-out season concerts. The choir frequently collaborates with solo artists and creators from various disciplines, while also fostering cultural exchange through programs like “VYC Kindred”. Led by Indigenous artists, this free program offers musical exploration for newcomer and refugee youth, teaching Indigenous music and culture.

VYC curates two publishing series: the Vancouver Youth Choir Choral Series (Cypress Publishing), featuring works by Canadian composers including Corey Payette and VYC alum Alex Vollant, and the Carrie Tennant Choral Series (Hal Leonard Publishing), showcasing global repertoire.