MUSYCA Children's Choir is a vocal ensemble located in Los Angeles, California. It was founded in 2010 by Anna Krendel and Mikhail Shtangrud. MUSYCA (pronounced MUSIC-ah) is an acronym for Musical Youth of California.
History
MUSYCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, founded by Anna Krendel and Mikhail Shtangrud in 2010. It holds several community concerts every season, typically at the end of the Fall and Spring semesters. The choir has appeared in major concert halls, performed on live TV, worked with symphony orchestras, and recorded music for film and television. It has gained recognition for its notable collaborations with film composers and popular music artists.
MUSYCA has six divisions: Kinderchoir (ages 4–6), Junior Chorus (ages 7–10), Melody Choir (ages 10–13), Harmony Ensemble (ages 13–18), Young Men’s Chorus (ages 13–18), and the Chamber Singers (SATB, ages 16–21).
The music faculty includes Dr. Anna Krendel, Dr. Mikhail Shtangrud, Grace Doyle, Vanessa Palomino, and Cheryll Desberg.
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