A 2009 Chorus America study shows that choral experience for young people improves academic performance, develops stronger social skills, leads to better emotional expression and management, and increases participation.  We have seen this first hand with our Neighborhood Choir students.

In fall of 2016 Pacific Youth Choir launched a pilot project to broaden our commitment to music education equity in underserved communities. The Neighborhood Choir program serves singers in third to fifth grade and is intentionally directed towards communities where it might be difficult to travel to Portland on a weekly basis.