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About Who We Are Singing Today for a Choral Tomorrow We believe music plays an essential part in our lives and contributes to making the world a more peaceful place. To this end Viva Brooklyn Fest wants to ensure that aspiring and professional musicians have opportunities to develop their skills and nurture their passion for classical works that contribute to unifying people through the common language of the Arts. Viva Brooklyn Fest is a groundbreaking movement to transcend traditional musical boundaries across five states in the USA to activate our mission to celebrate the richness of classical and contemporary music. Organized by our local chapters in Brooklyn Boston Los Angeles Miami and Houston Viva Brooklyn Fest supports local educational programs presents largescale choral concerts and stages immersive regional festivals that blend local cultures while contributing to a unified national narrative.