Since 2012, Viewpoint’s Upper School Music Ensembles have upheld a cherished tradition by participating in the WorldStrides Heritage Music Festival in Anaheim. On Saturday, April 13, our students showcased their dedication and talent, competing against ensembles from 10 other schools nationwide and earning numerous awards in recognition of their hard work.

Their accolades included:

• Upper School Concert Choir – First Place in our division and a Gold rating

• Upper School Orchestra – First Place in our division, a Gold rating and the Adjudicators Award

• Wind Ensemble – Silver rating

• Jazz Ensemble – Gold rating

Additionally, three of our students received the Maestro Award for their outstanding solos:

• Jishnu Mukherjee '26 for his solo with the Concert Choir

• Zooey Jeong '25 for her solo with the Jazz Ensemble

• Daniyar Ali '24 for his solo with the Jazz Ensemble

Kristin Herkstroeter, Music Department Chair and Strings teacher, said, “Our students dedicate themselves year-round. Their commitment to excellence is evident in the hard work they put in. Success isn't achieved overnight; it's the culmination of years of persistent effort. That's truly the only way you can perform at a really high level.”

Congratulations once again to our groups, soloists, and the entire department on this incredible achievement!