Aloha Honor Choir USA 2024

HC
16 reviews
Jun 11 - 17, 2024
Group size: 1 - 200
Aloha Honor Choir USA 2024
Honolulu

16 reviews

Jun 11 - 17, 2024
Group size: 1 - 200

About this trip

Honor Choir USA is designed for choral singers who have qualified for All-State or have been referred by their choral directors. You will sing for some of the best college directors in the country, with some of the finest singers in the country in Hawaii.


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Itinerary

Tuesday

Travel Day


Early Morning you will Fly out from your gateway city. Upon arrival in Honolulu, you will be met at the open-air airport with a traditional Hawaiian lei. We will load charter buses and arrive at the Waikiki Resort Hotel, where you can unwind or take a walking tour of the area. Waikiki is only steps away! Security meeting and first rehearsal, 9 PM


Wednesday

Explore Hawaii & Welcome Party

Today will be a full day of sightseeing and fun. The tour bus will leave the hotel at 7:30 am for Pearl Harbor. You will visit the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial, a very solemn experience and one that you will never forget. Next is the Swap Meet at Aloha Stadium, where you will find great shopping. From there the tour bus will travel to Pali Lookout and more sightseeing along the coast.


Thursday

Day of Rehearsal & Leisure

You will start this morning with a rehearsal from 9am to 11am. After rehearsal, you have the whole day to explore the island of Oahu. You can take an optional sightseeing excursion such as snorkeling at Hanauma Bay, parasailing, swimming, surfing, or maybe climb Diamond Head Crater! This evening we will perform at a location TBA.


Friday

Day of Rehearsals & Leisure

Once again, the morning begins with choir rehearsal from 9:00 until 11:00am. You will have the afternoon free to experience all Honolulu has to offer. See an Honor Choir tour guide for a list of activities to enjoy. This evening we will perform at The Ala Moana Shopping Center.


Saturday

Pearl Harbor, Luau & Performances

We will head to Pearl Harbor to perform on the Battleship USS Missouri. After the performance, you are free to tour the ship. After touring this historic vessel, we will load the bus and head to an authentic Hawaiian Luau at The Polynesian Cultural Center located on the north shore. We perform at the Luau and then attend “Breath of Life” presented by BYU-Hawaii.


Sunday

Time to Shine – Performance Day

This morning we will perform at Hawaii’s oldest church, Kawaiaha’o Church. The service begins at 9:00 A.M. After the service we will return to the hotel and you will have the rest of the day to go to the beach, etc. This evening we will have an exit meeting and receive instructions for checking out of the hotel.


Monday

Travel Day

You and your group will have this morning and afternoon free to get in one last swim or maybe take the surfing lesson you’ve been putting off all week. We depart for the airport and our flight home this afternoon.

Available Packages

Student Package

Students stay in a room with 4 other choir students. The price listed is the fee per person, which includes round trip airfare, all ground transportation to HonorChoir USA planned events and sights, 6 nights of hotel lodging, sightseeing admission, apparel, and your meal at the Luau dinner and show. 


*Option add-on for a private/non-shared bed in a shared room is available for an additional fee.

$3,295
Deposit: $300
Parents & Others (Shared Room Package)

Parents & other travelers' hotel rooms will accommodate 2 adults or 1 adult & 2 students.  The price listed is the fee per person, which includes round trip airfare, all ground transportation to HonorChoir USA planned events and sights, 6 nights of hotel lodging, sightseeing admission, apparel, and your meal at the Luau dinner and show.  


 *Option add-on for a private/non-shared bed in a shared room is available for an additional fee. 

$3,295
Deposit: $300
Two Person Room (Adults, Adult/Student)

Parents & other travelers who want a room with each-other (two per room).

The price listed is the fee per person, which includes round trip airfare, all ground transportation to HonorChoir USA planned events and sights, 6 nights of hotel lodging, sightseeing admission, apparel, and your meal at the Luau dinner and show.

$3,495
Deposit: $300
Parents & Others (Single Private Room)

Parent & other traveler who want a room to themselves.  

The price listed is the fee per person, which includes round trip airfare, all ground transportation to HonorChoir USA planned events and sights, 6 nights of hotel lodging, sightseeing admission, apparel, and your meal at the Luau dinner and show.  


*Option add-on for a private/non-shared bed in a shared room is available for an additional fee. 

$4,095
Deposit: $300

Available Add-Ons

Private Bed in Shared Room
$385

Option add-on for a private/non-shared bed in a shared room is available for students or travelers who have a shared room.



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Honor Choir USA LLC
16 reviews
Honor Choir USA will take “The Best of the Best” High School and College Students to Honolulu, Hawaii. Our trips offer nominated choral students the opportunity to sing with some of the nations finest vocalists, work with outstanding college directors, visit and tour historical sites in Hawaii, as well as relax and explore this island paradise.

Reviews

Group travel for a week can be difficult to procure, but given the advanced timeframes I would have expected economy flights with one checked bag or at least a carry-on bag — umm no. Basic economy. On top of buying your uniform shorts, skirts and shoes (to wear once), you also have to pay your own baggage fees. Not to have the hotel continental/light breakfast available for the kids as it was for other hotel guests was ridiculous given the price point for the trip. That’s right, the week-long package includes one on-your-own buffet meal and no shared experience to eat and bond as a whole choir. While some kids had fun being in a new place, the sight seeing on Day 1 was counter-productive for most. After traveling, getting in late at night and the security meeting before bed, leaving at 7:30 the next morning in a timezone 3-6 hours earlier than one’s own leads to lots of snoozing on the bus. This was followed by 2 days each with 12 hours of unscheduled free time. It seems putting the sightseeing between those free days would have been much better. Hawaii hosts conferences and festivals on a regular basis. Why is the Honor Choir not singing for a deliberate audience at an event? The plan here was to show up sing a couple songs head down the road sing a couple more - at least put a can out to accept donations as other street artists do. The choir performed only for the parents traveling with the group and a few other people that were simply passing by with the exception of crashing two regularly scheduled worship services. Not that reminding kids that God knows what they are doing is necessarily wrong, just too bad it was on the last day. Rumor had it that nightly room checks did not prevent kids from sneaking out afterwards and staying out all hours as well. Nor did they deter kids from bringing newly met individuals to their shared rooms for physical entertainment during the over-abundant free time. Not to even mention the explicit and sexist overtures heard in the lobby from some attendees. If your child goes, strongly consider attending as well, and certainly do not allow your child to be the “adult” roomed with underage roommates. They should not have to tolerate nor be responsible for others’ inappropriate behaviors. There seemed to be more tension and disagreement between program leaders than we would have ever expected instead of settling things in advance and presenting a unified front. Opportunities to perform were lost to woke perception and time management. This along with often inaudible directions and inconsistent messaging were the most disappointing factors of the trip. But hey, it was in Hawaii and that 20 foot wide strip of sand that separates the water from the bustling, downtown, big city is worth it to some folks. So if that appeals to you ok, just know you're mostly on you own.
By Ronda K for Aloha Honor Choir USA 2025 on Jun 29, 2025
Everything was taken care of and there was no hassle. My son had a wonderful experience and made lots of new friends. Made so many memories. He enjoyed singing in the old church. Thank you for an amazing experience.
By Laura C for Aloha Honor Choir USA 2025 on Jun 27, 2025
This was a great trip. The hotel was nice, location was superb. The choir was wonderful.
By Lisa P for Aloha Honor Choir USA 2025 on Jun 25, 2025
What a fantastic time. There is my husband, my 16-year-old son and me. He was part of the honor choir. We didn't see him very much. He did his thing. We did our thing. We did the tours that they was provided part of the the trip. We went to some different restaurants just down the street is McDonald's. There's a Starbucks. Starbucks is cheaper in Hawaii than on the mainland. The hotel is an older hotel but it's fantastic. It has shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, all provided. Overall, it was a great experience. My son is already planning on coming again next year
By Sarah S for Aloha Honor Choir USA 2025 on Jun 25, 2025
My group had a fun time.
By Raine E for Aloha Honor Choir USA 2025 on Jun 18, 2025
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