NBC 4 New York/WNBC and Telemundo 47/WNJU announced the return of their annual holiday Star Choir contest for Tri-State youth singing groups. Continuing through Monday, October 12, organizations can submit their application by visiting nbcnewyork.com/choir or telemundo47.com/choir.
The winner will be invited to perform during NBC’s “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” broadcast, scheduled for Wednesday, December 2. Previous Star Choir winners include P.S. 103 in The Bronx (2021), P.S.14 in Corona, Queens (2022), High Tech High School of the Hudson County Schools of Technology (2023), Neptune High School’s Scarlet Sound A Cappella Choir (2024) and Franklin High School’s Gold ‘N Blues Student Choir (2025).
“We are thrilled to offer this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to a remarkable group of young singers in our community,” said Eric Lerner, President and General Manager of NBC 4 New York and Telemundo 47. “Our ‘Star Choir’ performers have been inspiring viewers from coast-to-coast with their incredible energy and spirit. We cannot wait to continue this special NBC 4 New York and Telemundo 47 holiday tradition and welcome this year’s winners to 30 Rock.”
Specific holiday singing competition rules include:
The contest is restricted to participants residing within WNBC’s viewing areas in New York, New Jersey, Fairfield County, Connecticut and Pike County, Pennsylvania.
Singing groups must have a minimum of 10 members and a maximum of 35 members.
All entrants must be between the ages of 6 and 18 years of age.
Entrants can submit a video performance of any holiday-themed song, up to 3 minutes long.
Entrants chosen for a second round:
Will be required to submit formal parental consent to proceed in the process.
Will be asked to perform and submit an original, second performance of “Up on the Housetop.”
For more information about NBC 4 New York, visit NBCNewYork.com. For more information about Telemundo 47, visit Telemundo47.com.