Artistic Staff
About NJYC
The New Jersey Youth Chorus, founded in 1992, is an auditioned choral program for children in grades four through twelve. We provide quality music education that encourages young peoples' love and appreciation of choral music and nurtures their individual growth and development. Learn more about us →
Our team of artistic directors and musicians
Founder & Artistic Director, Coriste Program Director
Patricia Joyce, Founder and Artistic Director of the New Jersey Youth Chorus, received her Bachelor of...
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Camerata Program Director
Matthew J. LaPine is an active performer, educator, conductor, and composer in central New Jersey. He received the designation Master of...
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Coro Vivo Program Director
Ms. Scarangello received her Master of Arts in Music Education from Montclair State University and her Bachelor of Arts in Music...
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Principal Accompanist
Phillip Steffani graduated magna cum laude from Westminster Choir College with a B.M. in Theory and Composition, with organ and voice...
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