Jakarta Youth Choir

Choir presentation

Jakarta Youth Choir (JYC) is a youth choir from DKI Jakarta, established on August 30, 2015, and founded by Ponirin Ariadi Limbong as JYC’s Choir Director, together with Septo Adi Kristanto Simanjuntak, who is also a Choir Director and the President of JYC. Since its creation, JYC has been an organization supported by the Provincial Office of Youth and Sports of DKI Jakarta.

JYC’s presence in the choral movement is growing steadily, both in Indonesia and internationally. The choir successfully held its first concert, entitled “Don’t Stop Believing”, on September 23, 2017, followed by dozens of subsequent concerts.

Awards & distinctions

In addition, JYC was selected to take part in major international events, including the World Choir Games. Furthermore, JYC has contributed to numerous achievements in prestigious choral competitions at national and international levels. One of JYC’s highlights was winning the Grand Prix with the mention “perfect score”, a historic first at the competition “The 34th International Chorus Inside Advent” in Rome, Italy, in 2018.

Under the direction of the choir director, Septo Adi Kristanto Simanjuntak, JYC currently has more than 100 active members from diverse backgrounds, living in and around DKI Jakarta, who are a source of pride for Jakarta and Indonesia, particularly within the choral movement.

THE CHOIR DIRECTOR: Septo Adi Kristanto Simanjuntak

Florian DEVEDEUX, a tenured music teacher, conducts the choir.

He leads four sections, or even five depending on the repertoire. The pieces, selected according to current events, are not necessarily a reflection of musical news, but rather focus on polyphonic work.

Direction: Septo Adi Kristanto Simanjuntak

Indonesia

Jakarta

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Jakarta Youth Choir

Choir presentation

Jakarta Youth Choir (JYC) is a youth choir from DKI Jakarta, established on August 30, 2015, and founded by Ponirin Ariadi Limbong as JYC’s Choir Director, together with Septo Adi Kristanto Simanjuntak, who is also a Choir Director and the President of JYC. Since its creation, JYC has been an organization supported by the Provincial Office of Youth and Sports of DKI Jakarta.

JYC’s presence in the choral movement is growing steadily, both in Indonesia and internationally. The choir successfully held its first concert, entitled “Don’t Stop Believing”, on September 23, 2017, followed by dozens of subsequent concerts.

Awards & distinctions

In addition, JYC was selected to take part in major international events, including the World Choir Games. Furthermore, JYC has contributed to numerous achievements in prestigious choral competitions at national and international levels. One of JYC’s highlights was winning the Grand Prix with the mention “perfect score”, a historic first at the competition “The 34th International Chorus Inside Advent” in Rome, Italy, in 2018.

Under the direction of the choir director, Septo Adi Kristanto Simanjuntak, JYC currently has more than 100 active members from diverse backgrounds, living in and around DKI Jakarta, who are a source of pride for Jakarta and Indonesia, particularly within the choral movement.

THE CHOIR DIRECTOR: Septo Adi Kristanto Simanjuntak

Florian DEVEDEUX, a tenured music teacher, conducts the choir.

He leads four sections, or even five depending on the repertoire. The pieces, selected according to current events, are not necessarily a reflection of musical news, but rather focus on polyphonic work.

Direction: Septo Adi Kristanto Simanjuntak

Indonesia

Jakarta

listen

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Would you like to participate with your choir in our festivals? Go on tour in Europe? Submit your application!

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