Gilroy High Choir Director Leads Singers to Carnegie Hall

Jonathan Souza's South Bay Singers choir to perform at prestigious New York venue.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Jonathan Souza, the artistic director for South Bay Singers and choir director at Gilroy High School, has been given the opportunity to lead his choir in a performance at the renowned Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Why it matters

This achievement highlights the talent and dedication of the Gilroy High School choir program, as well as the growing reputation of the South Bay Singers ensemble. It also showcases the vibrant arts community in the Gilroy area, which is helping young musicians reach new heights.

The details

Souza and the South Bay Singers will be performing at Carnegie Hall as part of a special choral concert series. The choir was selected through a competitive application process to participate in this prestigious event, which will feature ensembles from across the country.

  • The South Bay Singers' Carnegie Hall performance is scheduled for May 15, 2026.

The players

Jonathan Souza

The artistic director for South Bay Singers and choir director at Gilroy High School.

South Bay Singers

A choir ensemble led by Jonathan Souza that has been selected to perform at Carnegie Hall.

Gilroy High School

The high school where Jonathan Souza serves as the choir director.

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What they’re saying

“We're really leaning into the community aspects of what this represents.”

— Jonathan Souza, Artistic Director, South Bay Singers (East Bay Times)

What’s next

The South Bay Singers will continue rehearsing and preparing for their upcoming performance at Carnegie Hall in May 2026.

The takeaway

This achievement for the Gilroy High School choir program and the South Bay Singers ensemble showcases the vibrant arts community in the region and the incredible talent of young musicians who are being given the opportunity to perform at one of the world's most prestigious venues.