Matching from head to toe, Chamber Choir singers juniors Tracy and Judy Huang sing through their sheet music scales together, their voices creating one melodious harmony.
In Chamber Choir, Tracy is a Soprano I, the higher singing part and Judy is an Alto I, the lower singing part which allows them to harmonize together while singing. To improve their abilities, they offer each other feedback as they rehearse together.
“Being a twin means you have someone who’s always there to watch and help you improve,” Tracy said. “One of the best parts of being a twin is having someone to always learn and grow with. We can motivate each other to work hard and we never feel alone. Having Tracy by my side feels like having a best friend who’s also a part of me,” Judy said.
Tracy and Judy were put into piano lessons by their parents, which helped develop their musical skills. Chamber Choir is the highest level of choir offered on campus and requires students to have a basic understanding of music theory, scales, and other musical facets.
“We developed all the basics and fundamentals of music when we were young because we were surrounded by music. We’ve been singing in choirs and have participated in a lot of performances and classes over the years. All the practices and rehearsals have helped us gain experience and gradually improve our vocal skills,” Tracy said.
“Piano really helped us because understanding music theory improved how we hear and understand notes, so we can sing in tune more accurately,” Judy said.
While being a twin has its advantages, both acknowledge that it also comes with its own challenges. Tracy and Judy share a sense of competitiveness in both their academic and personal endeavors because they are often compared to one another. For example, their similar involvements and backgrounds impose obstacles regarding the twins’ college applications. Regardless, the two push each other to better themselves.
“We both want to do our best in various areas, and there’s a healthy competition between us that pushes us to be better,” Tracy said.
“There’s a big problem right now that we do the same activities and have the same classes. If we write our college applications, the personal essay will definitely be similar. It can be hard for them to decide which one of us they’ll admit,” Judy said.
Tracy and Judy embrace being twins and are proud to make it known. Involved in the same extracurriculars, they also enjoy looking identical to one another by matching outfits. Sharing these similar interests has solidified their bond, bringing them closer together.
“Having someone who looks exactly like me feels pretty cool! It’s like having a copy-and-paste version of myself. It’s something most people don’t get to experience, so we have a lot of fun with it,” Tracy said.
“We like looking identical because it makes our identity as twins feel even more special. It’s like a unique bond we share, and we don’t want to change that,” Judy said. Ω
