High school alumni and college students from different generations will come together to sing on stage.
The Korea High School Alumni Choir announced that it will hold the '2026 Korea High School Alumni Choir Festival - Shoulder to Shoulder, Youth and Vitality' on September 19 at 5 p.m. at KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul.
Performers will include the Korea High School Alumni Choir, college student choirs from across the nation, the Hanyang University cheerleading team, and the Shoulder to Shoulder Band.
This year's theme is 'Youth' and 'Vitality.' The event aims to bridge the cultural and perceptual gaps between middle-aged and younger generations through music. It has been selected for support by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety's public activity program for non-profit organizations, with backing from the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family.
The performance will explore various aspects of youth through seven stages, addressing themes of love and heartbreak, life’s struggles, fears about the future, and the hope and joy that overcome these challenges. The program will feature nostalgic songs, pop hits, and the latest K-pop and dance tracks, showcasing music that spans generations. In addition to the large choir, there will be performances by college cheerleading teams and band music.
At the end of the event, all performers will take the stage together to convey the message that 'youth is not about age, but the energy of the heart' through a final chorus.
Ahn Hee-dong, chairperson of the Korea High School Alumni Choir, stated, “I believe that creating a network among college choirs and having a space for communication through choral music can help alleviate the fragmentation in consciousness and culture between generations. Each time we hold the festival, I am reminded of the power of choral music as I witness the enthusiastic response from the younger generation and the natural empathy that arises during rehearsals.”
The 'Shoulder to Shoulder' event began in 2024. Last year, a choral festival was held to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation, and this year marks the third event, focusing on intergenerational harmony.
The performance is free of charge and open to those aged 8 and older.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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