HYOC's OPERAtunities Summer Youth Program
Grades: 5-12
June 2025
OPERAtunities 2025 Debut of the FULL OPERA. Youth opera "Scales" about Mo`o (Dragons) who live on Maui.
This original commission based on an original story by native Hawaiian and composed by an HYOC alum and `Iolani Grad.
Program dates: June 9 - 29, 2025
Performances: Friday 6/27 on Oahu & 6/28 & 6/29 on Maui
For grades 5-12.
Afternoons from 1-5 PM Monday to Friday. Performances at Orvis Auditorium & Iao Congregational Church.
30th Annual Na Leo Pili Mai Middle School Festival
Saturday 2/22/25
1/2 Day festival - Concert at 11:30 AM
The Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus will present its
30th Annual Na Leo Pili Mai Festival
Concert starts at 11:30 AM.
Come hear 300 middle school voices raised in song! Grades 6-8. Featuring choirs from Oahu, Kauai & Maui. At the historic Kawaiaha'o Church. Co-hosted by the HYOC and the ACDA Hawaii Chapter.
This free concert will feature middle school singers from 8 middle schools: Chiefess Kamakahelei (Kauai), Punahou Middle, Seabury Hall (Maui), Hawaii Education for the Arts, Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus, Trinity Christian, University Lab & Waipahu Intermediate.
Under the direction of guest clinician Dr Josh Habermann and the staff of the Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus.
The concert will be held at Kawaiaha'o Church, 957 Punchbowl St.
30th Annual Na Leo Pili Mai Festival
Concert starts at 11:30 AM.
Come hear 300 middle school voices raised in song! Grades 6-8. Featuring choirs from Oahu, Kauai & Maui. At the historic Kawaiaha'o Church. Co-hosted by the HYOC and the ACDA Hawaii Chapter.
This free concert will feature middle school singers from 8 middle schools: Chiefess Kamakahelei (Kauai), Punahou Middle, Seabury Hall (Maui), Hawaii Education for the Arts, Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus, Trinity Christian, University Lab & Waipahu Intermediate.
Under the direction of guest clinician Dr Josh Habermann and the staff of the Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus.
The concert will be held at Kawaiaha'o Church, 957 Punchbowl St.
HYOC's 65th Season 2025-2026
Fall Semester & Enrollment starts
August 16, 2025
Accepting NEW members grades K-12
Have questions? Call 808 521-2982.
Want to have your child join us? We welcome ALL Students Grades K - 12. Enrollment Dates for FALL 2025 Semester Classes - August 16, 23 & 30, 2025. ALL NEW students should complete this Registration form PRIOR to arriving. Space is limited for our K-1 Ensemble. ALL returning students check your email and Chorus Connection for your enrollment link.
Please be sure to read the Enrollment Info Handout prior to completing the registration. We look forward to welcoming your child and your family to the HYOC Ohana. Once you complete your form successfully, you will receive a response email with details on when to come and what to expect.
Practicing COVID-19 Best Practices. Vaccination and boosting is strongly recommend and encouraged.
Monthly Payment plans available. Limited Scholarships Available.
Want to have your child join us? We welcome ALL Students Grades K - 12. Enrollment Dates for FALL 2025 Semester Classes - August 16, 23 & 30, 2025. ALL NEW students should complete this Registration form PRIOR to arriving. Space is limited for our K-1 Ensemble. ALL returning students check your email and Chorus Connection for your enrollment link.
Please be sure to read the Enrollment Info Handout prior to completing the registration. We look forward to welcoming your child and your family to the HYOC Ohana. Once you complete your form successfully, you will receive a response email with details on when to come and what to expect.
Practicing COVID-19 Best Practices. Vaccination and boosting is strongly recommend and encouraged.
Monthly Payment plans available. Limited Scholarships Available.
HYOC's 63rd Annual Holiday Concert
Our theme 2024-25 "Stew mo' Bettah... He Hawaii Au"
Featuring all singers of HYOC grades K - 12.
Featuring holiday favorites from around the world and Hawaii and mele that remind us Hawaii is a place with rich cultures that intermingle in Aloha
Street Parking on Punchbowl or Kawaiaha'o St.
Watch a REPLAY of the concert on Kawaiahao Church TV on YouTube
Featuring all singers of HYOC grades K - 12.
Featuring holiday favorites from around the world and Hawaii and mele that remind us Hawaii is a place with rich cultures that intermingle in Aloha
Street Parking on Punchbowl or Kawaiaha'o St.
Watch a REPLAY of the concert on Kawaiahao Church TV on YouTube
64th Season
1961 - 2024
Singing, Community & the Value of the Arts
We at the Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus (HYOC) believe in Singing! We believe in the transformative power of music and music education. We are Ohana! We share ALOHA through music, melody, friendship and community. We believe that the voice contained within each person is unique and needs to be fostered, developed and guided. Singing has lifetime cognitive, physical, emotional and spiritual benefits. We believe that singing together transforms individuals and communities. The poetry and melodies contained within sung music has more value than ever to soothe, inspire and affect lives in powerful ways. Choirs, and the experience of group singing and making real connections, are powerful ways to express beauty, joy and hope!
The safety and wellbeing of our students, staff and families is our utmost concern. We have developed policies and instructional plans that take into account all best practices and recommendations to make music learning and singing possible in the coming season. We thank you for your ongoing support, flexibility, tenacity, suggestions and above all ALOHA.
Aloha Pumehana - HYOC Staff and Board of Directors
The safety and wellbeing of our students, staff and families is our utmost concern. We have developed policies and instructional plans that take into account all best practices and recommendations to make music learning and singing possible in the coming season. We thank you for your ongoing support, flexibility, tenacity, suggestions and above all ALOHA.
Aloha Pumehana - HYOC Staff and Board of Directors
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to our concerts and much more.
What do we offer?
Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus (HYOC) fosters the performing arts through choral music, utilizing world music and honoring Native Hawaiian Culture. Our programs include:
- Saturday choral and music education program for youth in grades K to 12
- Hawaiian Culture based music program for Elementary Schools
- Annual Choral Festivals that involve children from around the island.
Check out photos and YouTube video recordings of our concerts via our Facebook page "Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus HYOC". Stay up on HYOC's happenings also via our Instagram & Twitter accounts. If you are an alumni, be sure to link in via the HYOC alumni facebook page too!
Ma o na keiki, e mau ai ka `ike ku`una o ka lahui
Through our children we perpetuate our knowledge and heritage.
Through our children we perpetuate our knowledge and heritage.
