The Elementary Honor Orchestra performs during the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School. Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider

Inaugural CUSD Arts & Music Festival a glorious showcase of student work

Capistrano Unified School District held its first-ever Arts & Music Festival outdoors at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo.

More than 800 students throughout the entire Capistrano Unified School District participated in the showcase, which highlighted the district’s visual and performing arts in grades 4 to 12, with two honors concerts — instrumental and vocal — along with visual and performing arts displays throughout the day. The CUSD honors concerts had been cancelled in 2020 and 2021.

CUSD fully funds its music programs for students in transitional kindergarten through high school — one of the few districts in Orange County able to provide music instruction to all students at all levels.

The event was held on Saturday, March 19, 2022.

The High School Honor Symphony performs during the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider

Teachers are asked to come to the front to be applauded during the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider

Members of the Elementary Honor Choir perform at the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo.
Photo by Steven Wylie
People admire student artwork at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo during the Arts & Music Festival.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
The Middle School Honor Choir, led by Rachel Wright, performs at the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo.
Photo by Steven Wylie
People admire student artwork at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo during the Arts & Music Festival.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
People admire student artwork at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo during the Arts & Music Festival.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
People admire student artwork at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo during the Arts & Music Festival.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
Student artwork was on display at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo during the CUSD Arts & Music Festival.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
A soloist performs with the High School Honor Choir at the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo. Photo by Steven Wylie

Supporters of the CUSD music program gather to hear the Middle School Honor Band as students perform at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo for the Arts & Music Festival.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider

Director Cathy Olinger has the High School Honor Symphony take a bow after performing for the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
A soloist from the High School Honor Choir at the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo.
Photo by Steven Wylie
The High School Honor Symphony, directed by Cathy Olinger, performs during the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
The High School Honor Symphony performs during the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
The High School Honor Symphony performs during the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
Members of the High School Honor Choir perform during the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo.
Photo by Steven Wylie
The High School Honor Symphony, directed by guest conductor Cathy Olinger, performs during the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
The High School Honor Symphony performs during the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
Members of the Elementary Honor Choir perform at the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo.
Photo by Steven Wylie
Guest conductor Dr. Shawna Stewart and the Elementary Honor Choir during the finale at the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo.
Photo by Steven Wylie
The Middle School Honor Orchestra, directed by Albert Jeung, performs during the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
The Middle School Honor Orchestra performs during the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
The Middle School Honor Orchestra performs during the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
Supporters of the CUSD music program gather to hear the Middle School Honor Band as they perform at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo for the Arts & Music Festival.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
The Middle School Honor Band, directed by Andy Magana, performs during the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
The Middle School Honor Band performs during the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
The Middle School Honor Band, directed by Andy Magana, performs during the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
The Middle School Honor Band, directed by Andy Magana, performs during the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
The Middle School Honor Band poses for a group photo after performing for the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
The High School Honor Choir performing at the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo.
Photo by Steven Wylie
The High School Honor Symphony performs during the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
Members of the Middle and High School Choirs perform at the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo.
Photo by Steven Wylie
The Elementary Honor Band plays during the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
The Elementary Honor Orchestra performs during the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
The Elementary Honor Orchestra performs during the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
The Elementary Honor Orchestra performs during the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
The Elementary Honor Orchestra performs during the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
The Elementary Honor Orchestra performs during the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
The Elementary Honor Orchestra performs during the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
The Elementary Honor Choir performs during the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo.
Photo by Steven Wylie
The Middle School Honor Orchestra gets ready for the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
The Middle School Honor Orchestra, directed by Albert Jeung, performs during the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
The High School Honor Symphony performs during the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
Members of the High School Honor choir perform at the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo.
Photo by Steven Wylie
Members of the Middle School Honor Choir perform at the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo.
Photo by Steven Wylie
The CUSD Elementary Honor Band plays during the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
The Elementary Honor Orchestra during the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
Members of the Middle School Honor Choir perform at the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo.
Photo by Steven Wylie
The Elementary Honor Band plays during the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
The Elementary Honor Orchestra performs during the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
The Elementary Honor Band, directed by Mahfrin Santoke, performs during the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
The Elementary Honor Band plays during the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
Members of the High School Choir perform at the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo.
Photo by Steven Wylie
The High School Honor Symphony performs during the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
The Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School vocal performance concluded with all three honors choirs singing together.
Photo by Steven Wylie
The Elementary Honor Band plays during the Arts & Music Festival at Capistrano Valley High School.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider

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