60th Anniversary Season
1961 - 2021
Singing, Community & the Value of the Arts in the time of COVID19
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 last four months have completely changed everything. In our time of mandated and recommended "distancing", reveals more than ever understanding the importance, value and need for the Arts, especially the Art of Singing and the Art of Singing in Community.
HYOC is working on a path forward as we enter our 60th Season to continue our important work as an educational resource for our community and the keiki and `opio of Hawaii.
HYOC will offer choir, instruction and musicianship this coming season. However, due to COVID-19, government restrictions and mandates, facility access etc., our service will pivot accordingly. The staff and board of HYOC are currently developing plans to offer music this coming season. The safety and wellbeing of our students, staff and families is our utmost concern. We are developing 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 last four months have completely changed everything. In our time of mandated and recommended "distancing", reveals more than ever understanding the importance, value and need for the Arts, especially the Art of Singing and the Art of Singing in Community.
HYOC is working on a path forward as we enter our 60th Season to continue our important work as an educational resource for our community and the keiki and `opio of Hawaii.
HYOC will offer choir, instruction and musicianship this coming season. However, due to COVID-19, government restrictions and mandates, facility access etc., our service will pivot accordingly. The staff and board of HYOC are currently developing plans to offer music this coming season. The safety and wellbeing of our students, staff and families is our utmost concern. We are developing 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
HYOC's 60th Season 2020-2021
Fall Semester & Enrollment will start on September 5, 2020
Accepting NEW members grades K-12
pending COVID-19 advisories
Have questions? Call 808 521-2982.
Want to have your child join us? We welcome ALL Students Grades K - 12. FALL Enrollment Dates for Fall 2020 Semester Classes - September 5 & 12, 2020. Enrollment link available NOW to register your child. ALL NEW students should complete this Google Docs 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.
Please keep in mind: Due to COVID restrictions. Traditional Choir will be adjusted to allow for a HYBRID experience using small class sizes, socially distant instruction in person and virtual. Dependent upon State and County Mandates, the ability to have "in person rehearsals" may be limited. Monthly Payment plans available. Limited Scholarships Available.
Please see our Saturday rehearsals page for more information on how the Fall Semester 2020 is going to be approached this season.
OPERAtunities 2020
Laieikawai: Princess of Paliuli
In association with the Hawaii Opera Education Department
View NOW - First ever Virtual Youth Opera!
Premier of Virtual Youth Opera. Click this LINK to WATCH NOW!
Listen to an interview about the making of this project with Hawaii Public Radio
Listen to an interview about the making of this project with Hawaii Public Radio
Check out our FaceBook Page for YouTube Links
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.
