General Festival Information
Guest Conductor: Patrick Johnston
Theme: "Homeward Bound: We Know the Way"
Participants: Students with registered teachers from 3rd-8th grade
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Event Time:
Youth Honor Chorus 9:00am-5:00 pm
Children’s Honor Chorus 12:30pm-5:00 pm
Location: Fullerton Union High School Auditorium
Registration Fee: $30 per student (Fee includes Festival T-shirt and small snack/water)
- Payment Option 1: School Purchase (group invoice)
- Payment Option 2: Paid individually by participating students
Transportation: School-provided bus or parent-provided transportation.
Differentiated Chorus Levels
(flexible, can fit with the needs of your ensemble):
(1) Children’s Chorus
- Intended for groups closer to 3rd-5th grade
- Repertoire in unison and 2-part, with SA and SS voicings
(2) Youth Chorus
- Intended for groups with students in 6th-8th grades
- Repertoire in 3-part and divisi, for SSA and SAB voicings
Day-of Event Flow
(Staggered rehearsal schedule by chorus, Kodaly-based activities, and breaks)
- Youth Chorus participates from 9:00am-5:00pm
- Children’s Chorus participate on a staggered schedule from 12:30 pm-5:00 pm
- Festival Concert (4:00 pm Downbeat):
- Will feature each chorus performing separate and combined pieces.
- Open to family and friends (free admission!)
*Teachers are required to accompany their student during the event