Alaska World Arts Festival
Some of HYSOC kids are involved in their own band called the Bayside Buskers. The Buskers were invited to play at Lands End on the deck Sept. 18, 2021 for the Alaska World Arts Festival.
Musical Events
Homer Foundation 30th Annual Picnic
HYSOC is very proud of Maggie Mae Gaylord for leading this performance. We are so pleased that Rosy Kauffman returned to join us for this concert. Our sound was supported by a strong Bass thanks to Juda Klann. Sophie Williams, Isla Klann and Rei Beams put in a lot of work to learn new songs … Read moreHomer Foundation 30th Annual Picnic
Play Together Apart
After over two months of pandemic isolation the Homer youth orchestra met outside to make music together in a safe, physically distanced perfect circle. Drone footage of this event and later individual student recordings made with play along click tracks were engineered into a video collage. A snapshot of Homer youth in the time of … Read morePlay Together Apart
Preludes Fundraiser 2018
HYSOC performs during the Spaghetti Dinner and Dessert Auction Fundraiser to benefit the Paul Banks Preludes violin program who mission is to create better learners and citizens through instrumental music instruction and ensemble performance. For more information about Preludes visit there website: www.preludesstrings.com Homer Youth String Orchestra Members Present Violin Rosy Kauffman, Neviya Reed, … Read morePreludes Fundraiser 2018
Spreading Holiday Cheer
HYSOC ends the year with a special holiday performance at KBAY! Homer Youth String Orchestra Members Present Violin Rosy Kauffman, Sylvia Clemens, Daniel Perry Viola Teddy Handley Cello Avram Salzmann, Clyde Clemens
BLUE ICE the music video
Blue Ice, was released as a YouTube video by Johnny B, who composed the music specifically for HYSOC, recorded the group in his sound studio, and edited and produced the music video. The work showcases the talent and exuberance of HYSOC members as they hike with their instruments over the Saddle Trail to Glacier Lake … Read moreBLUE ICE the music video
Farmers’ Market 2016
HYSOC kicks off their 2016-17 season with a Farmers’ Market performance with a few members from all of our groups! Songs Performed: [ezcol_1half] Angelina Baker Bile Em Cabbage Down Cripple Creek Old Joe Clark The Happy Farmer Minuet 1 Hunters’ Chorus Fan Dance Aspen Glow Blue Rhythmico Fiddle Faddle Hoedown [/ezcol_1half] [ezcol_1half_end] Bourree Witches … Read moreFarmers’ Market 2016