How A Parents Choir Built Community, Culture, And Confidence

About this episode

The episode explores how the Arcadia High School Chinese Parents Choir fosters community and confidence among its members.

I have a talented show for you. A hidden gem of Arcadia takes the mic: the Arcadia High School Chinese Parents Choir. What started as a group of school boosters became a confident, 40-voice ensemble that now brings joy to city festivals, fundraisers, and cultural celebrations across the San Gabriel Valley. We sit down with members Heidi, Ming, Juan, Marilee, and Lillian—plus their artistic director Marie, a professionally trained lyric soprano—to trace how carpools and bake sales turned into ...

People in this episode

Host: Christine Zito

Guests: Heidi, Ming, Juan, Marilee, Lillian

Topics covered

• community
• culture
• confidence
• music
• parent involvement

Keywords

• choir
• community building
• cultural celebration
• parent involvement
• music ensemble

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Arcadia High School Chinese Parents Choir

Places: San Gabriel Valley

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