A-Choir is an audition based, mixed-voice ensemble made up of sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The students perform advanced repertoire featuring 3, 4, and even 6 part splits in various languages and backgrounds, with advanced solo and learning opportunities.
B-Choir is a mixed voice ensemble open to all students at Homestead. The students focus on building both musicianship skills as well as learning about choral singing. B-Choir frequently combines with A-Choir to perform joint songs, and students get the opportunity to develop musical skills and build community.
Our first overnight trip! We spend a weekend at YMCA's Camp Campbell, learning and rehearsing music while also enjoying opportunities to form connections with each other over games, talent shows, and skits. In the past, we've also had the opportunity to try archery or axe-throwing, scale climbing walls, and make a mess with tie-dye. We do a lot during the retreat, and it's a highlight of the year for many choir students.
In the first semester, we present the Major Works Concert. For this concert, we sing a number of pieces composed by an artist that convey a central theme about the world. Additionally, this concert features the Homestead Orchestra, who play alongside the Chamber Choir to further accentuate the cultural importance of our concert.
It's that time of the year! Ornaments are strung, shops are full, and everyone is looking for presents under the tree! Meanwhile, Homestead Choir spreads holiday cheer by singing Christmas carols and other pep songs at various locations such as Ghirardelli Square, the Sunnyvale and Cupertino Tree lightings, as well as for the students and staff of Homestead High School.
Love and friendship bloom as the choir gets ready to sing for Homestead High School! Every year, A choir prepares a small set of songs to sing door to door for each class on campus. We start selling singing grams a couple of weeks before, and during the week of Valentine's Day, we pick a day and sing to each gram's receiver in their class. Whether people want to appreciate a classmate or embarrass their friends, it's the perfect opportunity to spread kindness and Valentine's Day love!
In the second semester, Homestead Choir brings the Spring Concert to the stage. Similar to the Major Works Concert, we usually learn new songs for the semester that are focused around a relevant theme and perform those for our audience at Homestead. This concert happens around April or May, and highlights our journey as a choir in a year. Additionally, we officially celebrate our seniors who are graduating high school with flowers and posters signed by their fellow classmates.
Every year, Homestead Choir takes a tour to showcase the songs we have learned in the semester. Some of our past tours have been to New York, Disneyland, Seattle, and even Costa Rica! In this trip, we combine performing and fun through various activities such as recording at a professional studio, or watching a Broadway Show. It is also a great way to get to know your classmates better by spending valuable time together. The Spring Tour is considered one of the highlights of being in choir, and any choir member will tell you that it's a guaranteed good time!
Our last hangout of the school year! This bittersweet event is our informal goodbye to the seniors, as well as a celebration of the choir's achievements of the year. We recognize the growth and friendships we've built with the seniors through videos and yearbook signings, as well as karaoke and nice food. This celebration is usually organized by the underclassmen, and through this event, the choir can remember the wonderful memories they created and have fun together before the school year ends.