“For so many of us, singing is such a crucial part of our lives growing up, and suddenly on graduation day we get cut off from it. New York Choir Project is such an accessible and exciting way to reconnect with self-expression and community.”
– MIKE VIZZI, FINANCIAL ANALYST
Just like that playlist you listen to on repeat, we know you’ll keep coming back to Playlist Choir! All your favorite songs and people all in one place, our newest Brooklyn choir will become your go-to for sick arrangements, fun vibes, and NYCP magic.
Playlist Choir started in December 2025 and has been an instant hit. We are excited to launch a second cycle (see below) and welcome back one of NYCP’s awesome new choir leaders- Shane Dittmar! Their passion and love of the music shines through. Check out their bio below and join them making sweet, sweet music with Playlist Choir.
Registration for Spring 2026 is now open! Register here.
Spring 2026- Program Info
Choir Leader: Shane Dittmar
Venue: PLAYDAY Cobble Hill,
269 Baltic St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Day: Thursdays
Time: 7:30-9pm
Dates for Spring 2026:
Feb 26
Mar 5, 12, 19, 26
April _ _ 16, 23, 30
May 7, 14, 21, 28
Jun 4, 11
Final Performance: Wednesday June 17th, 7pm @ Gemini & Scorpio Loft
Sound Check: TBD - 5pm at the earliest. Soundcheck is not mandatory.
Cycle Fee: $308 ($22 per session). This can be paid in up to six installments.
Financial aid is available; please contact us for more info
Ability Level: All - no audition needed. Our choir members range from professionals to beginners and everyone in between.
Teaching Method: Our approach focuses on ‘learning by ear’ so we typically don’t use sheet music (we provide lyric sheets). Check out our FAQs for more info on this. If you are a die-hard sheet music singer consider joining Manhattanite Choir as they incorporate notation in their rehearsals.
Participants: Maximum 55 people.
How to get involved:
Join the waitlist to receive info on signing up for Spring 2026 or future cycles.
Questions: Check out our FAQs or get in touch
Meet Your Choir Leader!
Shane Dittmar (they/them) is a blind musician, writer, composer, and advocate. Their award-winning choral compositions have been performed by school, community, and professional choirs across three continents, and their musical theatre work has been featured at Joe's Pub, 54 Below, and Roundabout Theatre. Their ten-minute musical "The Velociraptor's Very Good Day" was a winner of the 48th annual Samuel French Off Off Broadway Play festival, and they are a member of the BMI advanced musical theatre writers workshop. They also direct a chorus of neurodivergent and disabled singers with a non-profit called ActionPlay and work frequently as a music director and orchestrator for new theatre in NYC. Shane works during the day as an accessibility specialist, lives in Washington Heights, and has a semi-retired guide dog named Chevelle. Feel free to check out their website or instagram to learn more.