New · 2026
Celebrating 25 Years of Harmony
Sing for Hope Choir Fest: NYC 2026
Choirs activate Sing for Hope Pianos across New York City's iconic public spaces
In honor of Sing for Hope's 25th Anniversary, we're celebrating a quarter-century of creative impact by placing 25 artist-designed Sing for Hope Pianos across New York City's five boroughs for Sing for Hope Pianos NYC: 2026. For every year we've spent harnessing the power of the arts to create a better world, a new playable masterpiece will be activated within our city's parks and public spaces.
To help bring these works of art to life, we are launching the Sing for Hope Choir Fest! We invite vocal ensembles of every tradition — community choirs, school groups, independent vocal groups, and multigenerational choruses — to be among the first to perform at select Sing for Hope Piano locations. This is your chance to share your voice across NYC's most iconic public spaces and celebrate the simple, shared art of belonging.
Performance Details
Join us for a weekend residency of song across the city. We are looking for diverse musical groups to lead 30-minute sets at designated Sing for Hope Piano sites.
WHO
Your chorus! We welcome community choirs, school ensembles, independent vocal groups, and multigenerational choruses representing diverse musical traditions.
WHAT
A 30-minute performance of your repertoire at a designated Sing for Hope Piano site.
WHEN
Weekends — May 30, May 31, June 6 & June 7, 2026 — anytime between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
WHERE
Select NYC Parks and public spaces across the five boroughs. Tell us which area is most convenient, and we will place you where we can!
WHY
To celebrate 25 years of vibrant, place-based music-making and the simple, shared art of belonging.
Logistics & Support
If selected, your ensemble will receive the following technical and operational support:
On-site Production Support
A Sing for Hope Production Manager will be present to secure the SFH Piano and assist with the transition into your performance slot.
Permit Coordination
Sing for Hope will act as the primary liaison with the Parks Department and site partners in advance of and on the day of your performance.
Acoustic Environment
These are acoustic performances in public parks. No amplification (microphones, speakers, or amplifiers) is permitted on-site.
Organizational Promotion
As part of the Sing for Hope Pianos NYC: 2026 season, your ensemble will be featured as a partner in our citywide celebration.
Please Note: All performers are responsible for their own transportation. While Sing for Hope will include the Choir Fest in our general season storytelling, we invite ensembles to promote their performances through their own channels and networks. This is a volunteer performance as part of a community celebration.
Important Dates
- Application DeadlineThursday, April 30, 2026
- Selection NotificationTuesday, May 5, 2026
- Choir Fest Weekend 1Saturday–Sunday, May 30–31, 2026
- Choir Fest Weekend 2Saturday–Sunday, June 6–7, 2026
Ready to bring your voice to the Sing for Hope Pianos?
Complete the application by Thursday, April 30, 2026 for a chance to be a featured performer.
Apply via Google FormQuestions? Contact our team at sing@singforhope.org to learn more about how your voices can help us celebrate 25 years of "Art For All."