CVHS Choir Wins Big at State Competition
For the first time in six years, Castro Valley High School’s choir teams competed in the Northern California Golden State Choral Competition, held at Pacific Union College in Napa County.
Students performed with poise and excellence and earned several honors at the April 23 competition. CVHS's famous Madrigals placed 1st in the “Small Choir” category and the winner in the “Best Foreign Language Performance” category. The school's broader A Cappella team also received a Runner-Up recognition in the “Large Choir” category.
Choir Director Laryssa Sadoway returned the CVHS choirs to the competition after a short hiatus. Castro Valley hosted the competition in 2023 but did not compete. After hours of preparation, travel, and volunteer time from staff, students, and parents, Sadoway noted that being able to compete this year and bring home wins was so validating and a proud moment for everyone.
“It was a joy to see our CVHS students finally be able to resume this tradition of competing at this elite festival,” Sadoway told the Forum. “There is nothing like this moment, where students aim to achieve their pinnacle performance of the year. I am so proud of everyone involved in this effort.”
The Golden State Choral competition brought nine exceptional high school choirs across the greater Bay Area to compete in the “Small Choir” and/or “Large Choir” categories. Of the nine choirs, Castro Valley High was one of only three high schools to compete in both categories.
For performance videos, check out the choir’s YouTube channel: tinyurl.com/cvhschoir