New York Ataturk Chorus

New York Ataturk Chorus, sponsored by TIME, is a group of volunteer and professional vocalists and instrumentalists, who perform Turkish and international music in the U.S. The Chorus performs a rich collection of traditional and contemporary Turkish music accompanied by traditional instruments like oud, ney and kanoon. Their repertoire employs harmony and orchestral arrangements infused by western sounds through the addition of international musical instruments. 

New York Ataturk Chorus provides its members with choral training and music education aimed at expanding their musical abilities and achieving musical excellence. The New York Ataturk Chorus has had the privilege of sharing the stage with an impressive roster of renowned performers and artists, including Ara Dinkjian, Tamer Pinarbasi, Ismail Lumanovski, Yildiz Kenter, Talat Halman, and Incesaz. The chorus has performed at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, Kaufman Music Center, Drom, and the World Trade Center in New York City.

The Chorus was founded by Nedim Katgi in 2008 and continues under the musical direction of Gulce Yanmaz Duztaban, with Ozlem Rozanitis serving as the organizational leader.

Gulce Yanmaz Duztaban is a dedicated music educator and musicologist with a Master of Music from Dokuz Eylül University. A skilled pianist and flutist with extensive experience in choral and orchestral settings, she has spent a decade shaping musicians as a music teacher in Turkey. Today, she leads and trains the New York Ataturk Chorus, combining musical excellence with a strong commitment to cultural connection and community.