FAITH, HOPE, AND LOVE
3.19.25
JUNIOR HIGH CHOIR, HIGH SCHOOL CONSERVATORY CHORUS, & ADVANCED VOCAL ENSEMBLE 2024-25 Season
7 PM | Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph
FALL CHORAL CONCERT
PROGRAM
Junior High Choir
Shule Aroon..................................... ........................................................................ Ruth Elaine Schram Featuring violin soloist Lumi Kim
Look for the Light.....................................................Sara Bareilles, Benj Pasek, and Justin Paul
Never Enough.................................... Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, Arranged by Mark Brymer
Junior High/High School Combined Treble Choir
I Am the Wind.............................................................................................................Elaine Hagenberg
Conservatory Chorus
The Meditations of My Heart................................................................................Elaine Hagenberg
Prayer.................................................................................. Morten Lauridsen, Poem by Dana Gioia
When You Believe......................................... Stephen Schwartz, Arranged by Audrey Snyder Featuring soloists Chrissa Kilpatrick, Prateek Satish, & Talia Santizo
Does the World Say?...................................................................................................... Kyle Pederson Featuring vocal soloist Mikaela Olsen & violin soloist Lumi Kim
Advanced Vocal Ensemble
It Is Well With My Soul...............................................Philip P. Bliss, Arranged by Tom Trenney Conducted by Joshua Pham, featuring clarinet soloist Ryan Beiter
Dirait-on.........................................................................................................................Morten Lauridsen
His Light In Us.........................................................................................................Kim Andre Arnesen
Junior High/High School Combined Choirs
Seasons of Love, from Rent................................................................................... Jonathan Larson Featuring soloists Nistha Nath & Jack Gunter
DIRECTORS
Director - Mr. Britt Gunter
Accompanist - Ms. Elizabeth Lin
Junior High Choir
Indiana Basanese
Olivia Buschmann
Mira Chakravarthy
Michael Chunchu
Yvonne Deng
Sharanya Ghildiyal
Xitong (Cindy) Gu
Bethany Ho
Kobe Jiang
Autumn Molyneaux
Isena Orpia
Elle Patrick
Naomi Shaffer
Maahi Singh
Ava Thompson
Sarah Vinoth
Elise Yoon
Katie Yoon
Sherry Yu
STUDENT PERFORMERS
Conservatory Chorus
Cassiopeia Arroyo
Abygale Athearn
Ayden Babish
Camille Baham
Genesis Bateman
Kayla Bracamontes
Jena Fujitaki
Johan Gonzalez
Jack Gunter
Nivedita Josy
Chrissa Kilpatrick
Malia Liu
Qingyang (Lisa) Liu
Junior Lomeli
Junxian (Evelyn) Mao
Nistha Nath
Mikaela Olsen
Joshua Pham
Joshua Prabhakar
Talia Santizo
Prateek Satish
Amerys Seegars
Aanya Sethi
Joshua Upputuri
Varan Verma
Audrina Zhang
Philip Zhang
Advanced Vocal Ensemble
Abygale Athearn
Ayden Babish
Camille Baham
Jena Fujitaki
Johan Gonzalez
Jack Gunter
Nivedita Josy
Chrissa Kilpatrick
Malia Liu
Qingyang (Lisa) Liu
Junior Lomeli
Nistha Nath
Mikaela Olsen
Joshua Pham
Joshua Prabhakar
Talia Santizo
Prateek Satish
Amerys Seegars
Aanya Sethi
Joshua Upputuri
Varan Verma
LYRICS AND TRANSLATIONS
Shule Aroon (Gaelic lyrics)
Shule, shule, shule aroon, Shule go sookar oggus shule go kewn, Shule go dorus oggus ehlee lom, Iss guh jeh thoo mahvohrneen slawn.
When You Believe (Hebrew lyrics)
A-shir-ra la-do-nai ki ga-oh ga-ah
A-shir-ra la-do-nai ki ga-oh ga-ah Mi-cha-mo-cha ba-e-lim adonai Mi-cha-mo-cha ne-dar-ba-ko-desh
Na-chi-tah v’-chas-d’-cha am zu ga-al-ta Na-chi-tah v’-chas-d’-cha am zu ga-al-ta A-shi-ra, a-shi-ra, A-shi-ra
Come, come, come O love, Quickly come to me, softly move, Come to the door and away we’ll flee, And safe forever may my darling be.
I will sing to the Lord for He has triumphed gloriously I will sing to the Lord for He has triumphed gloriously Who is like You, oh Lord, among the celestials Who is like You, majestic in holiness
In Your love, You lead the people You redeemed In Your love, You lead the people You redeemed I will sing, I will sing, I will sing
Dirait-on (French lyrics)
Abandon entouré d’abandon, tendresse touchant aux tendresses… C’est ton intérieur qui sans cesse se caresse, dirait-on;
Se caresse en soi-même, par son proper reflet éclairé. Ainsi tu inventes le thème du Narcisse exaucé.
by Dana Gioia
Echo of the clocktower, footstep in the alleyway, sweep of the wind sifting the leaves.
Jeweller of the spiderweb, connoisseur of autumn’s opulence, blade of lightning harvesting the sky.
Keeper of the small gate, choreographer of entrances and exits, midnight whisper travelling the wires.
Abandon enveloping abandon, Tenderness brushing tendernesses, Who you are sustains you eternally, so they say;
Your very being is nourished by its own enlightened reflection; So you compose the theme of Narcissus redeemed.
Seducer, healer, deity, or thief, I will see you soon enough -in the shadow of the rainfall,
in the brief violet darkening a sunset -but until then I pray watch over him as a mountain guards its covert ore and the harsh falcon its flightless young.
“Prayer”
AFFIRMING THE ARTS Spring 2025
Jan 18..................................... West Coast Elite Dance Competition - HS Dance
Mar 6-8.................................... 13-15 Rock of Ages: Teen Edition - HS Theatre
Mar 19...................................... Faith, Hope, and Love - JH/HS Choirs
Mar 28..................................... Serenade to Spring - JH/HS Strings
Apr 3....................................... Percussion Extravaganza - JH Drums/HS Percussion
Apr 3-5...................................
Apr
Apr 24-26...............................
May 1-3...................................
May 5-16.................................
May 7-14.................................
May
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May 19.....................................
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May 22-24..............................
S T R I N GS
3.28.25 JUNIOR HIGH & HIGH SCHOOL STRINGS
7 PM | Mission Santa Clara
4.3.25
2024-25 Season
SUMMER STRINGS CAMP
SESSION ONE: JUNE 2-6, 2025
SESSION TWO: JUNE 9-13, 2025 for students entering 3 rd -12 th grade
Good Friends l Good Music l Good Memories
Dates
Session One: June 2-6
Session Two: June 9-13 (Monday-Friday)
Time 9am-12:30pm
Cost $275
Grades
Entering Grades 3-12 (Co-Ed)
Location
Conservatory Building 100 Skyway Drive San Jose, CA 95111
Instructors
Dr. Scott Homer
Mrs. Lily Homer
Strings Camp is offered for violin, viola, cello and double bass students. All levels are accepted. Campers will receive musical instruction, learn music theory, experience music technology, and gain leadership skills. Our goal is to make music and have fun with friends.
Note: Snacks will be provided. Sessions may be repeated.
SUMMER ELEMENTARY BAND CAMP
for students entering 4 th -5 th grade
Good Friends l Good Music l Good Memories
Dates
June 2-6 (Monday-Friday)
Time
8:30am-12pm
Cost $275
Grades
Entering Grades 4-5 (Co-Ed)
Location
Conservatory Building 100 Skyway Drive San Jose, CA 95111
Instructors
Mr. Jeff Wilson
Mr. Shane Ryan
The Elementary Band Camp offers rising fourth and fifth graders the opportunity to play a band instrument, including the flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, tuba, drums, and more. The camp welcomes both beginners and students with more experience and includes some fun activities along the way.
A short concert will occur on Friday, June 6 at 11:30am.
Note: All are welcome. Instruments are available to borrow.
EL Band Camp/PIE JR. Camp - Discount BUNDLE!
Bundle both EL Band Camp and PIE JR. Camp for a $50 discount savings.
Dates: June 2-6 (8:30am-12pm) / June 9-13 (9am-4pm)
Performance on Friday, June 13 at 3pm.
Note: Performers should wear comfortable athletic clothing and shoes. Snacks provided. Pack your own lunch.
SUMMER JUNIOR HIGH BAND CAMP
for students entering 6 th -8 th grade
Good Friends l Good Music l Good Memories
Dates
June 2-6 (Monday-Friday)
Time 8:30am-12pm
Cost $275
Grades
Entering Grades 6-8 (Co-Ed)
Location
Conservatory Building
100 Skyway Drive San Jose, CA 95111
Instructors
Mr. Jeff Wilson
Mr. Shane Ryan JUNE 2-6, 2025
This Junior High Band Camp is an opportunity for students to begin their journey of learning a band instrument. It is also designed for students with experience who want to improve their skills on traditional band instruments, including the flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, tuba, drums, and more. All experience levels are welcome, from beginners to advanced junior high-aged students. Our goal is to make music and have fun with friends.
A short concert will occur on Friday, June 6 at 11:30am.
Note: All are welcome. Instruments are available to borrow.
JH Band Camp/PIE JR. Camp - Discount BUNDLE!
Bundle both JH Band Camp and PIE JR. Camp for a $50 discount savings.
Dates: June 2-6 (8:30am-12pm) / June 9-13 (9am-4pm)
Performance on Friday, June 13 at 3pm.
Note: Performers should wear comfortable athletic clothing and shoes. Snacks provided. Pack your own lunch.
SUMMER HIGH SCHOOL BAND CAMP
for students entering 9 th -12 th grade
Good Friends l Good Music l Good Memories
Dates
June 2-6 (Monday-Friday)
Time 8:30am-12pm
Cost $275
Grades
Entering Grades 9-12 (Co-Ed)
Location
Conservatory Building 100 Skyway Drive San Jose, CA 95111
Instructors
Mr. Jeff Wilson
Mr. Shane Ryan JUNE 2-6, 2025
The High School Band Camp is an opportunity for students to start their journey of learning a band instrument. It is also designed for students with experience who want to improve their skills on traditional band instruments, including the flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, tuba, drums, and more. All experience levels are welcome, from beginners to advanced high school-aged students. Our goal is to make music and have fun with friends.
A short concert will occur on Friday, June 6 at 11:30am.
Note: All are welcome. Instruments are available to borrow.
HS Band Camp/PIE JR. Camp - Discount BUNDLE!
Bundle both HS Band Camp and PIE JR. Camp for a $50 discount savings.
Dates: June 2-6 (8:30am-12pm) / June 9-13 (9am-4pm)
Performance on Friday, June 13 at 3pm.
Note: Performers should wear comfortable athletic clothing and shoes. Snacks provided. Pack your own lunch.
PERFORMING INDOOR ENSEMBLE CAMP - PIE JR. for students entering
JUNE 9-13, 2025
4 th -12 th grade
Friends l Creativity l Memories
Dates
June 9-13 (Monday-Friday)
Time 9am-4pm
Cost $275
Grades
Entering Grades 4-12 (Co-Ed)
Location
Conservatory Building 100 Skyway Drive San Jose, CA 95111
Instructors
Mr. Jeff Wilson
Mr. Shane Ryan
Introduction to the skills of our award-winning Performing Indoor Ensemble (PIE). Rising fourth through twelfth-grade students will learn how to apply band (woodwind and brass) and color guard (flags, choreography, and dance) to produce a “mini-show” performance in one week.
Some band experience required. No experience needed to participate with the color guard. Performance on Friday, June 13 at 3pm.
Note: Performers should wear comfortable athletic clothing and shoes. Snacks provided. Pack your own lunch.
WARRIOR FUND
Tuition funds operations. Philanthropy fuels vision. Every gift makes a difference, so please consider donating to the Warrior Fund today.
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 5, 2025
Join us for our annual Quest Ball dinner and auction. Enjoy a night to honor and celebrate the Warrior legacy, raise essential funds, and make a difference for students through tuition assistance. vcs.net/questball
May 12, 2025
We look forward to welcoming the VCS community for a round of golf and a day of fellowship at the annual Golf Classic. vcs.net/golfclassic
Wherever you may be, we’re always here to support our amazing alumni like you.
As you continue to make a positive difference in communities around the world, we want to stay connected! We currently have twenty-nine ambassadors all over the country that have connected with fellow alums near them. This past year we have visited eleven cities across the US and look forward to hosting an alumni dinner near you soon. Simply scan the QR code and fill out our “Alumni Connect Form” to stay updated on news and events. Let us know about where you’ve been, where you’re headed and stay connected with us today!
Giving PLANNED
The Shechem Oak Society empowers our community to make an extraordinary impact on future generations. The society comprises all who generously bequeath legacy gifts to Valley Christian Schools.
God assured Abraham of keeping His promise to grant the land to Abraham’s descendants. Shechem holds a significant place in this narrative—it’s where Jacob excavated a well and erected an altar, where Joseph’s family laid his remains to rest, where Joshua delivered his parting words in service to the Lord, and where Jesus revealed Himself as the Messiah to the Samaritan woman at the well (Genesis 12:6, 33:18, Joshua 24:26, John 4:12). Shechem stands as a powerful symbol of God’s faithfulness across generations. We fervently pray that VCS, like Shechem, will serve as a reminder of God’s unwavering faithfulness in Silicon Valley and worldwide.
At a time when many American educational institutions are straying from biblical values, you can ensure that Valley Christian Schools continues its Quest for Excellence™ for future generations. Join us in providing high-quality Christ-centered education to our children and grandchildren by including VCS in your will.
VCS partners with Thompson & Associates to offer confidential and complimentary estate planning consultations to our board members, administrators, faculty, staff, and community. Join my wife, Kris, myself, and others in discovering the most tax-efficient means of transferring your estate to benefit your family and your passions.
As a trusted member of our VCS community, please accept our gift to you and arrange your estate planning consultation with Darren Penny of Thompson & Associates. You may email advancement@vcs.net or call my office at 408-513-2503. If you have already included VCS in your planned giving, kindly inform us so we may include you in our Shechem Oak Society.
Looking forward,
Clifford E. Daugherty, Ed.D. President
MISSION STATEMENT
Valley Christian Schools’ mission is to provide a nurturing environment o ering quality education supported by a strong foundation of Christian values in partnership with parents, equipping students to become leaders to serve God, to serve their families, and to positively impact their communities and the world.
VISION STATEMENT
A world where every student pursues their personal Quest for Excellence™
FOUNDING STATEMENT
Valley Christian Schools supports the homes and churches of students in providing an education that is grounded in the Judeo-Christian values of the Bible, as reflected in the life and teaching of Jesus Christ. Valley Christian Schools is committed to a Quest for Excellence™ in all of its educational programs, and provides a comprehensive kindergarten through twelfth grade curriculum with a rigorous college preparatory program. Firmly founded on Christian values, Valley Christian Schools challenges youth to aspire toward lives of character, service, and influence while pursuing their individual Quests for Excellence
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