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 students at PYC@Neighborhood Choirs.

In fall of 2016 Pacific Youth Choir launched a pilot project, PYC@Neighborhood Choir program, to broaden our commitment to musical equity in underserved communities. PYC@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.

Today, PYC@Neighborhood operates at Whitman Elementary, Aloha Huber Park K-8, and St. Helen's Middle School.