S T R I N GS
SPRING 7 PM | Mission Santa Clara
3.28.25 JUNIOR HIGH & HIGH SCHOOL STRINGS 2024-25 Season
PROGRAM
Junior High – Intro to Strings & Strings I (Combined)
Honor and Glory.................................................................................. Soon Hee Newbold
Medieval Kings..................................................................................... Soon Hee Newbold
High Flying.........................................................................................................Tyler S. Grant
Junior High – Strings I
Baroque Fantastique.........David Graham Hewson, Arranged by Lynne Latham (Cello Soloist: Erin Kim)
Voyager................................................................................................... Soon Hee Newbold
Junior High – Strings II
Jalapeño Tango................................................................................. Christian A. Williams
Maharaja................................................................................................................ Doug Spata
The Syncopated Clock ............................................................................Leroy Anderson (Piano: David He)
Junior High Chamber Ensemble
Piano Quintet Last Movement – Allegro, ma non troppo.....................Schumann
Joyce Xie – 1st Violin
Julia Hyun – 2nd Violin
Joey Zhu – Viola
William Pu – Cello
David He – Piano
High School Honor String Ensemble
Serenada for String Orchestra – First Movement.................................. ....Josef Suk
High School String Ensemble
Night on Bald Mountain Modeste Mussorgsky, Arranged by Eric Segnitz (Piano: Karen Matsui)
Aria in classic Style for Harp and String Orchestra...................Marcel Grandjany (Harp Soloist: Nishi Kumar)
Highlights from the 1812 Overture............Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Arranged by Bob Cerulli
PERFORMERS
JUNIOR HIGH
Intro to Strings
Second Violin
Solyana Amdeberhan
Rebecca Liu
Ryan Ninan
Marcus Nunes Shoop
Sophie Tran
Siena Yu
Matthew Zhang
Zhiyuan (Luna) Zhu
Viola
Luke Li
Terry Peng
Cello
Paladin Hu
Neah Menne
Strings I
First Violin
Dylan Aoalin
Kavin Balasubramaniam
Chloe Chen
Noah Cho
Ni Cui
Drew Dries
Yuna Lee
Tong Lin
Peyton Nguyen
Shree Raja
Ashvath Ramesh
Shrihari Ramkumar
Davina Tang
Rachel Thio
Katherine Tsai
Muxin Wang
Jason Xing
Viola
Isabela Park
Cello
Evangeline Dang
Erin Kim
Xavier Taylor
Piano
David He
Strings II
First Violin
Jinu Chun
David He
Julia Hyun
Ike Kalendra
Thatcher Kim
Joyce Xie **
Joey Zhu
Second Violin
Lina Hong *
Euna Jung
Claire Kim
Jaelen Taan
Third Violin
Ian Kartiwa *
Camille Nguyen
April Tang
Amelia Xiao
Cello
Sejin Cho
Victoria Pu
William Pu *
Zixi Ren
* = Principal ** = Concertmaster
PERFORMERS
HIGH SCHOOL
String Ensemble
First Violin
Micah Chiang
Claire Choi **
Michael Deng
Avni Gupta
Lumi Kim
Zimo Li
Serena She
Jeffrey Tan
Michael Xie
Second Violin
Ainsley (Jay) Andrews
Anthony Au
Ethan Co
Lin Cui
Conner Gordon
Alice Harper
Joshua Kim
Kayla Lee *
Shiloh Samuel
Ethan Wong
Viola
Jonathan Cheng
Charlotte Hoshii
Arianna Nauck
Mythreyi Venkateswaran *
Honor String Ensemble
First Violin
Micah Chiang
Michael Deng *
Lumi Kim
Serena She
Michael Xie
Second Violin
Claire Choi
Avni Gupta
Joshua Kim
Kayla Lee *
Viola
Cello
Jonathan Cheng
Mythreyi Venkateswaran *
Aiden Kim *
Luke Kim
Grace Wang
Harp Nishi Kumar
Cello
Diya Karthik
Aiden Kim *
Luke Kim
Nalin Kim
Karen Matsui
Claire Son
Grace Wang
* = Principal ** = Concertmaster
Directors
Mrs. Lily Homer – Director of Strings Development
Dr. Scott Homer – Director of Strings Studies
2024-25 Season
5.7.25 TO 5.14.25
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 JUNIOR HIGH BAND CAMP
JUNE 2-6, 2025
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
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
JUNE 2-6, 2025
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
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.
JUNE 9-13, 2025
for students entering 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.
SUMMER DANCE CAMP
Vivid 2 - The Dance Team Experience
Dates
June 9-20 (Closed June 19) (Monday-Friday)
Time 1pm-4pm
Cost $400 Grades
Entering Grades 1-8 (Co-Ed)
Location
High School Dance Studio
100 Skyway Drive San Jose, CA 95111
Coaches
Mrs. Colette Evans
Miss Megan Stagi
Vivid Dance Team
Sponsored and facilitated by the members of Valley Christian’s Vivid Dance Team, Vivid 2 introduces young dancers to the fast-paced and exciting world of competitive dance teams! Participants will learn cutting-edge routines, develop team spirit, and have a fantastic time while enhancing their performance skills and dance techniques. The camp will culminate in a dynamic performance showcasing the combinations and techniques learned over the two weeks. Join us and be a part of our nationally-ranked team! Let’s dance!
There will be no camp on Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.
The camp performance takes place Friday, June 20 at 3pm in the VCHS Theatre.
Note: The fee includes a dance team shirt, daily nutritious snacks, and performance expenses. Students will need to provide jazz shoes. Fees will go directly to support Vivid: Valley Christian’s award-winning competitive dance team. If you have any questions, please contact Colette Evans, cevans@vcs.net
SUMMER THEATRE CAMP
JUNE 10-27, 2025
for students entering 6 th -12 th grade
Summer Theatre 2025: Aladdin Jr.
Dates June 10-27 (Closed June 19) (Monday-Friday)
Time 9am-3pm
Cost $795
Grades
Entering Grades 6-12 (Co-Ed)
Location Valley Christian Schools 100 Skyway Drive San Jose, CA 95111
Instructor Mrs. Myra Kaelin
Aladdin and his three friends, Babkak, Omar, and Kassim, are down on their luck, until Aladdin discovers a magic lamp and the Genie who has the power to grant three wishes. Wanting to earn the respect of the princess, Jasmine, Aladdin embarks on an adventure that will test his will and his moral character. A “diamond in the rough,” Aladdin learns that his true worth lies deep within.
Join us for a three-week, full-day camp for students entering grades 6-12. Students will spend their days rehearsing vocals, choreography, and staging leading up to performances on June 26-27. Every student is guaranteed a role in the show! Join us for a summer filled with creativity, growth, and the magic of ALADDIN JR!
No camp on Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.
Performances on June 26-27 at 6pm. Camp hours may be adjusted on these two days to accommodate the performances.
Note: Camp fee includes a camp t-shirt. Students must bring snacks and a lunch from home. If you have questions, or if all spots are full when you go to register, please contact Rebekah Risk, rrisk@vcs.net, to be placed on a waitlist.
JUNIOR HIGH SUMMER ART CAMP for students entering 6
th -8 th grade JULY 7-11, 2025
Friends l Creativity l Memories
Dates July 7-11 (Monday-Friday)
Time 9am-12pm
Cost $300
Grades
Entering Grades 6-8 (Co-Ed)
Location Skyway Campus 100 Skyway Dr San Jose, CA 95111
Instructor Mrs. Jill Carlson
Unleash your creativity at our Junior High Visual Art Camp! Dive into a world of fun as you explore a variety of art mediums—from painting and drawing to sculpture and mixed media. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just starting out, this camp is all about discovering your unique voice and having a blast along the way. With hands-on activities, exciting projects, and plenty of opportunities for creative expression, you’ll leave with new skills, inspiring artwork, and memories to last a lifetime. Get ready to let your imagination run wild!
Note: Children should plan to wear clothing that can get messy and stained. Pack a snack and drink for a break outside.
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................................... Seussical Jr. - JH Theatre
Apr 12..................................... An Evening of Note - K-12 Music
Apr 24-26............................... Emotions: All Out 80’s - HS Dance
May 1-3................................... Experiments in Comedy & Tragedy - HS Theatre
May 5-16................................. Art Show - EL Art
May 7-14................................. Art Show and Visual Art Senior Showcase - JH/HS Art
May 13..................................... Festival of the Arts - K-12 Music
May 16-17................................ Kidservatory Musical Production - EL Theatre
May 19..................................... Theatre & Dance Senior Showcase - HS Conservatory
May 20.................................... Music Senior Showcase - HS Music
May 22-24.............................. DanceScapes: The Magic of Disney - EL/JH Dance
VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS PRESENTS
California California D reaming D reaming
Our entire community is invited to participate in the silent auction event if you didn’t get a ticket.
APRIL 2 - APRIL 5, 2025
Opens April 2 at 12am & ends April 5 at 9:15pm
Celebrate 65 years of excellence and invest in the next generation of dreamers. VCS.NET/QUESTBALL
For questions, email questball@vcs.net
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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