Janet Hostetter

Alpacas, Los k’ana Wawakuna and hilltop singing: Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir visits Peru

by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

Nice alpaca? Ernesto. Mean, spitting alpaca? Pancho. Ice cream? “Best ever.” Hamburger? “Peculiar-tasting.” Dogs? 1,186. Cats? “About 4.” Humor, food notes, marvel and occasional touches of homesickness thread the reflections
... read more about Alpacas, Los k’ana Wawakuna and hilltop singing: Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir visits Peru

Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir celebrates 25 years with weekend alumni gatherings and three concerts

by Lauren Jefferson

Once memorized, always memorized—Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir (SVCC) alumnus Riley Maas says she often finds herself humming or singing music learned years before. “The music of SVCC will always be
... read more about Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir celebrates 25 years with weekend alumni gatherings and three concerts

Music video of children’s choir singing old favorite ‘Shenandoah’ in Shenandoah National Park touches hearts, goes viral

by Steve Shenk

The Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir singing “Shenandoah” at Shenandoah National Park? Yes, and there’s a music video to prove it. The video went viral after it was posted on Facebook
... read more about Music video of children’s choir singing old favorite ‘Shenandoah’ in Shenandoah National Park touches hearts, goes viral

Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir opens season with famed Jose-Luis Orozco at international festival

by Randi Hagi

The Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir (SVCC) will be performing with renowned bilingual educator and musician Jose-Luis Orozco at Harrisonburg’s International Festival on Sept. 27 at 2:15 pm. Orozco, who performs
... read more about Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir opens season with famed Jose-Luis Orozco at international festival