This week’s featured member
Columbia Choirs of Metropolitan Seattle is an international award-winning, community based family of choirs, training singers kindergarten through adult. Since 1984, we have been bringing singers together for high quality musical training and exciting performance opportunities regionally, nationally and internationally. (Read More)
GSCC Member Event Calendar
June 7–13, 2021 (Past)
What did you rely on to get through the lockdown? Streaming movies and concerts, sweatpants, chocolate and homemade bread might have made things more bearable, but underlying all the various coping strategies, what really drove us all is...
Love.
It's what made us stay home, mask up, and find safe ways to do the important things.
In this season of hope and light, we celebrate our resilience in responding to the pandemic.
We look forward to gathering as a community as soon as it's safe again.
**Please join us at anytime from Friday, June 11, 6:00 p.m. through Sunday, June 13, 11:59 (Pacific Time) for our virtual spring show, "In the Name of Love."
We sing of romantic love, love for friends, love for those who are vulnerable, love for the greater good, and love for the future. We hope these songs will carry all of us through the home stretch, and we offer them to you with love!
It's time for another set of cinematic choral masterpieces, beamed straight into your home! Join us from wherever you are as we cap off the season here at SGC. We'll honor our senior choristers graduating from the program, put new sparkle into our virtual videos, and of course celebrate the hard work done by all our choristers in this doozy of a year. You won't want to miss it!
Join us for a virtual celebration of choral music featuring two (2) unique concerts from the choirs of Columbia Choirs of Metropolitan Seattle, premiering on Saturday June 12, 2021. The singers of Columbia Choirs will join together through the power of audio mixing and video editing to celebrate the culmination of this unique virtual choir season and honor legacy of our Founder-Artistic Director, Steve Stevens, as he retires from leading our choirs after 37 years of service to the singers of Columbia Choirs and the greater Eastside community. We hope you’ll join us for two very special presentations!
Concert A: Premiering at 4pm. Featuring a virtual choir performance from each of our 8 performing choirs - Melodia, Harmonia, Ragazzi, Lyrica, Bel Canto, Cantabile, Con Brio, and Concord.
Concert B: Premiering at 6pm. Featuring multiple virtual choir selections from Bel Canto Children’s Choir, Cantabile Vocal Ensemble, Con Brio Women’s Choir, and Concord Chamber Choir, as well as a celebration of our graduating seniors.
There’s no denying that it’s been a challenging year. With the arrival of COVID vaccines, new legislation that reflects care and concern for all people and for the planet, and the long-awaited forward momentum of the Black Lives Matter movement, we feel ready to move ahead, unified by love and compassion for one another. Our diverse program will express the depth and breadth of what we've all been feeling, from sorrow to joy, and from fear to freedom. Let's come together to heal as we Turn The World Around!
Event is three days of early-access mini-concerts, with previews of auction items, then the live stream main event featuring a raffle and live performances by the Northwest Firelight Chorale and band!
June 14–20, 2021 (Past)
We look forward to our one and only concert of Season 8 as we come back from this pandemic year. Come and be uplifted and inspired as we rise above!
Josef Rheinberger is better known in the choral world for his a cappella motets, however, this beautiful piece titled Lockung, with piano accompaniment (performed by Kristine Anderson), is a rare gem in his output. It begins both strophes with a question: can't you hear the songs of the natural world all around us? Do you remember them as they call to you to dream? This piece, sung in German, invites us to revel in romantic fancies alongside the beauty of the natural world. Happy Summer!
After the premiere, see this and previous VC recordings on our 2020-2021 Season YouTube Playlist: https://bit.ly/3uJPaRB
June 28 – July 4, 2021 (Past)
No MCE season would be complete without our popular Celebrate America. Enjoy a few of our favorite all-American pieces from across the years.
Available for viewing July 1-6 (including July 4th)
July 5–11, 2021 (Past)
Now that the entire Vocalpoint group is vaccinated, we’re ready to sing live again. Please join us for our first in-person performance in 16 months! Aretha Franklin, Eric Clapton, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Manhattan Transfer, The Pointer Sisters, Santana, The Beach Boys. Pink, Huey Lewis & The News, Tina Turner, Fleetwood Mac, and many more!
Live performance outdoors at the Aviation Pavilion, The Museum of Flight
THE FIELDS: Songs of Abundance
The music of Hildegard of Bingen has long been appreciated for its vernal, crystalline beauty. For our final Choral Destination, set in the beautiful mountain valleys of the North Cascades, we've paired this beloved repertoire with contemporary works by local composers John Paulson, Mitchell Fund, and Tom Walworth. Join us, along with guest ensembles Windborne and Graveyard Girls, for an adventure into a countryside springing to life.
PROGRAM
WHITACRE Sleep
HILDEGARD O Frondens virga
PAULSON Dream Land
HILDEGARD O viridissima virga
FUND In Those Fields
HILDEGARD O vos felices radices
WALWORTH Our View
BOULERICE Le diable et le Fermier
KING Earth's Burdens
KASTANAS Wayfaring Stranger
KASTANAS Shall We Gather At The River
July 26 – August 1, 2021 (Past)
OSSCS returns with a world premiere by Sheila Bristow and one of Bach’s most beloved cantatas (“Sleepers Awake”), plus utterly delightful music by Mozart, Honegger and Dvořák — along with a surprise or two. Space is very limited, so be sure to order your tickets right away!
This concert will adhere to all public-health guidelines in effect on the date of the performance, including the requirement that any non-vaccinated attendees wear a mask. Nevertheless, an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public space. By attending this performance, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.
August 2–8, 2021 (Past)
The Harmonia Chorus will hold auditions on Saturday, August 7 (9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) and Saturday, August 21, (9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) at First Free Methodist Church. We have limited openings in all sections. To schedule an audition, please write to info@harmoniaseattle.org and tell us your voice type and a little about your choral singing background.
**Note: Harmonia is instituting an across-the-board vaccine mandate for the 2021-2022 season. All auditionees will be asked to present their vaccine cards in order to audition.**
August 9–15, 2021 (Past)
Choir of the Sound is thrilled to announce auditions for our upcoming season beginning in September!
Auditions will be held Tuesday, August 10th, and Monday, August 16th starting at 6 pm at Terrace View Presbyterian Church. Each slot is 10 minutes in length with a 5 minute break to allow aerosols to disperse.
What to expect during your audition: No prepared piece is required.
1. Your audition will begin with an extended warm-up to display the range and qualities of your singing voice. This will include singing a familiar song.
2. You will be quizzed on intervals, rhythm, and pitch retention.
3. You will be asked to sing a short musical excerpt consisting of a simple melody.
4. You will be asked to sight-read your voice part on a standard four-part chorale/hymn.
Auditionees are required to wear a mask at all times while in the building. Everyone representing Choir of the Sound will be masked and are fully vaccinated.
Please email auditions@choirofthesound.org to ask questions or schedule an audition. If you are not comfortable auditioning in person at this time, we are accepting virtual auditions. Please let us know this is your preference when contacting us.
Additional Information for our Holiday quarter:
*The choir rehearses on Monday nights from 7:00–9:30 pm from Sept. 20th to Nov. 29th, location to be determined.
*Choir members pay for their own music which typically ranges from $25-35 per quarter.
*Choir members pay dues, which at this time is $50 per quarter.
For more information on Choir of the Sound, please visit www.choirofthesound.org
Auditions for Bellevue Youth Choirs are conducted by the Artistic Director, Nicholas Gorne, who strives to keep the experience low key and fun. The audition only takes about 30 minutes and involves having your child sing some simple patterns that will identify their range and voice quality as well as their ability to attend and have an open mind.
In addition to their musical skills we will also be gauging your child's overall listening skills and character. At least one parent is expected to attend the audition.
Columbia Choirs–Eastside's premiere choirs for Children, Youth, and Adults– will host Fall 2021 Auditions:
August 14 @ 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
August 31 @ 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
September 11@ 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Redmond, WA
ENROLL TODAY!
*All in-person activities will be safe and in accordance with CDC, federal, and state guidelines. COVID19 vaccination is required for all members over the age of 12.
Columbia Choirs–Eastside's premiere choirs for Children, Youth, and Adults– will host Fall 2021 Auditions:
August 14 @ 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
August 31 @ 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
September 11@ 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Redmond, WA
ENROLL TODAY!
*All in-person activities will be safe and in accordance with CDC, federal, and state guidelines. COVID19 vaccination is required for all members over the age of 12.
Columbia Choirs–Eastside's premiere choirs for Children, Youth, and Adults– will host Fall 2021 Auditions:
August 14 @ 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
August 31 @ 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
September 11@ 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Redmond, WA
ENROLL TODAY!
*All in-person activities will be safe and in accordance with CDC, federal, and state guidelines. COVID19 vaccination is required for all members over the age of 12.
August 9-13, in Bellevue Youth Choirs’ first in-person event since March 2020, singers grades 3-12 will GATHER together to sing, to play, and to learn in musical community with one another.
This week-long day camp will take place mostly outside, with singing and music learning combined with games and outdoor play time. The end of the week will culminate in a presentation and potluck meal. This camp is a great way to ease your singer back into in-person music-making!
August 16–22, 2021 (Past)
Choir of the Sound is thrilled to announce auditions for our upcoming season beginning in September!
Auditions will be held Tuesday, August 10th, and Monday, August 16th starting at 6 pm at Terrace View Presbyterian Church. Each slot is 10 minutes in length with a 5 minute break to allow aerosols to disperse.
What to expect during your audition: No prepared piece is required.
1. Your audition will begin with an extended warm-up to display the range and qualities of your singing voice. This will include singing a familiar song.
2. You will be quizzed on intervals, rhythm, and pitch retention.
3. You will be asked to sing a short musical excerpt consisting of a simple melody.
4. You will be asked to sight-read your voice part on a standard four-part chorale/hymn.
Auditionees are required to wear a mask at all times while in the building. Everyone representing Choir of the Sound will be masked and are fully vaccinated.
Please email auditions@choirofthesound.org to ask questions or schedule an audition. If you are not comfortable auditioning in person at this time, we are accepting virtual auditions. Please let us know this is your preference when contacting us.
Additional Information for our Holiday quarter:
*The choir rehearses on Monday nights from 7:00–9:30 pm from Sept. 20th to Nov. 29th, location to be determined.
*Choir members pay for their own music which typically ranges from $25-35 per quarter.
*Choir members pay dues, which at this time is $50 per quarter.
For more information on Choir of the Sound, please visit www.choirofthesound.org
The Harmonia Chorus will hold auditions on Saturday, August 7 (9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) and Saturday, August 21, (9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) at First Free Methodist Church. We have limited openings in all sections. To schedule an audition, please write to info@harmoniaseattle.org and tell us your voice type and a little about your choral singing background.
**Note: Harmonia is instituting an across-the-board vaccine mandate for the 2021-2022 season. All auditionees will be asked to present their vaccine cards in order to audition.**
Auditions for Bellevue Youth Choirs are conducted by the Artistic Director, Nicholas Gorne, who strives to keep the experience low key and fun. The audition only takes about 30 minutes and involves having your child sing some simple patterns that will identify their range and voice quality as well as their ability to attend and have an open mind.
In addition to their musical skills we will also be gauging your child's overall listening skills and character. At least one parent is expected to attend the audition.
Auditions for BlueStreet's 2021-2022 season will be held the evenings of August 17th and 24th in NE. Seattle. Please email us at bluestreetseattle@gmail.com with a preference of your audition date and time to secure your spot and receive more information on next steps.
We only have openings for women at this time.
We are looking for:experienced singers who can read music, have previous choral experience, can blend, as well as learn and practice music on their own.
Thank you for considering BlueStreet - See you soon!
Visit us at: https://www.bluestreetvoices.com/auditions for more information
CANW is holding auditions for our 2021/2022 season. If you are interested in auditioning, email Miriam@choralartsnw.org
The Seattle Choral Company celebrates its 40th season and welcomes new singers at this time. Auditions will be held thru August by appointment and can be scheduled to suit your needs. Season's rehearsals begin on Tuesday, September 14. Please learn more about our audition process by visiting https://www.seattlechoralcompany.org/join-us/
and submit your audition information. You will receive a reply from our Artistic Director, Freddie Coleman.
August 23–29, 2021 (Past)
Seattle Pro Musica is holding new member auditions for the 2021–22 season! Auditions will take place at Epiphany Parish Seattle on Monday, August 23rd; Tuesday, August 24th; and Wednesday, August 25th. Audition slots will be available from apx. 6:10pm to apx. 9:30pm each evening. All prospective singers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and will be expected to wear a mask to their audition.
To schedule your audition, email us at auditions@seattlepromusica.org with the following information:
• Your name
• Your voice part
• Your pronouns (she/her, he/him, they/them, etc.)
• Your address
• Your cell phone number and secondary phone, if applicable
• How did you hear about Seattle Pro Musica?
• A brief description of your choral/vocal music experience
• Your preferred audition dates/times
Audition requirements and guidelines can be found at https://www.seattlepromusica.org/auditions.
The Seattle Choral Company celebrates its 40th season and welcomes new singers at this time. Auditions will be held thru August by appointment and can be scheduled to suit your needs. Season's rehearsals begin on Tuesday, September 14. Please learn more about our audition process by visiting https://www.seattlechoralcompany.org/join-us/
and submit your audition information. You will receive a reply from our Artistic Director, Freddie Coleman.
The Northwest Chamber Chorus is holding auditions for singers (all voices) on Sunday, August 29 (1:00-4:00pm) at Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church, Seattle by appointment with Music Director Mark Kloepper. Be prepared to sing a song of your choice (art song, gospel, hymn, broadway, spiritual). No Pop music please. To schedule an audition, contact the NWCC at nwchamberchorus@gmail.com. Detailed membership information at Chorus website: http://www.northwestchamberchorus.org
Olympia Youth Chorus announces open auditions for all five of our youth choirs. School aged singers in K-12 may audition. No appointment is necessary, first come, first served, Please remember to bring a mask and a water bottle. A prepared short piece is optional but recommended. Auditions will be 4:30-7:00 p.m. on both dates. Directors meet with singers individually to determine appropriate placement in our choirs. Registration packets are given following the audition.
Rehearsals are on Mondays beginning September 13, 2021. Our new rehearsal location is Jefferson Middle School, 2200 Conger Ave NW, in Olympia.
August 30 – September 5, 2021 (Past)
Columbia Choirs–Eastside's premiere choirs for Children, Youth, and Adults– will host Fall 2021 Auditions:
August 14 @ 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
August 31 @ 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
September 11@ 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Redmond, WA
ENROLL TODAY!
*All in-person activities will be safe and in accordance with CDC, federal, and state guidelines. COVID19 vaccination is required for all members over the age of 12.
Columbia Choirs–Eastside's premiere choirs for Children, Youth, and Adults– will host Fall 2021 Auditions:
August 14 @ 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
August 31 @ 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
September 11@ 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Redmond, WA
ENROLL TODAY!
*All in-person activities will be safe and in accordance with CDC, federal, and state guidelines. COVID19 vaccination is required for all members over the age of 12.
Columbia Choirs–Eastside's premiere choirs for Children, Youth, and Adults– will host Fall 2021 Auditions:
August 14 @ 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
August 31 @ 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
September 11@ 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Redmond, WA
ENROLL TODAY!
*All in-person activities will be safe and in accordance with CDC, federal, and state guidelines. COVID19 vaccination is required for all members over the age of 12.
September 6–12, 2021 (Past)
In 2002, the tradition of a "Rolling Requiem" to commemorate the events of 9/11/2001 began. The Vashon Island Chorale continues that tradition on 9/11/2021. This concert also represents the Chorale's return from the covid-enforced quarantine.
By the 17th century, the transition to the Baroque style was well underway. Portuguese Renaissance composers, however, were not quick to change with the times. Rather than adopting Baroque writing techniques, they kept developing the Renaissance style and incorporated new harmonic flavors from the emerging Baroque movement, yielding some of the most exotic sounding Renaissance motets of the era. This program features Duarte Lôbo, Filipe de Magalhães, and Manuel Cardoso. Join us online for this program of music from the golden age of Portuguese polyphony, recorded and filmed at St. James Cathedral.
Audition for the Offbeats Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Columbia Choirs–Eastside's premiere choirs for Children, Youth, and Adults– will host Fall 2021 Auditions:
August 14 @ 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
August 31 @ 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
September 11@ 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Redmond, WA
ENROLL TODAY!
*All in-person activities will be safe and in accordance with CDC, federal, and state guidelines. COVID19 vaccination is required for all members over the age of 12.
Columbia Choirs–Eastside's premiere choirs for Children, Youth, and Adults– will host Fall 2021 Auditions:
August 14 @ 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
August 31 @ 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
September 11@ 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Redmond, WA
ENROLL TODAY!
*All in-person activities will be safe and in accordance with CDC, federal, and state guidelines. COVID19 vaccination is required for all members over the age of 12.
Columbia Choirs–Eastside's premiere choirs for Children, Youth, and Adults– will host Fall 2021 Auditions:
August 14 @ 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
August 31 @ 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
September 11@ 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Redmond, WA
ENROLL TODAY!
*All in-person activities will be safe and in accordance with CDC, federal, and state guidelines. COVID19 vaccination is required for all members over the age of 12.
Join a fun and friendly group of dedicated musicians in a varied and exciting program for an upcoming season! Our rehearsals begin September 7.
At this time, we are hearing auditions by appointment! Read on...
The first step is your preparation of a solo song, which need not be difficult, but something that demonstrates your range and vocal quality. An audio or video record of your song should be submitted electronically. You may sing acapella, accompanied, or singing along with a song playing through your headphones.
Members are expected to commit to participate in all scheduled concerts, practice music that we are currently preparing, and contribute to the work and financial health of the choir. Rehearsals take place on Tuesday evenings, 7:15-9:30 pm, downtown at Trinity Parish Church, 609 8th Ave.
Additional instructions, audition form and contact info may be found at https://seattlebachchoir.org/audition/.
September 13–19, 2021 (Past)
The Seattle Metropolitan Singers is auditioning adults who sing with treble voice, across the gender spectrum.
Proof of vaccination is required for participation in our group. We also will be following all current CDC guidelines.
Please reach out to us at the_met@seattlegleeclubs.org for more information. We look forward to joining your voice to ours!
Audition for the Offbeats Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Join a fun and friendly group of dedicated musicians in a varied and exciting program for an upcoming season! Our rehearsals begin September 7.
At this time, we are hearing auditions by appointment! Read on...
The first step is your preparation of a solo song, which need not be difficult, but something that demonstrates your range and vocal quality. An audio or video record of your song should be submitted electronically. You may sing acapella, accompanied, or singing along with a song playing through your headphones.
Members are expected to commit to participate in all scheduled concerts, practice music that we are currently preparing, and contribute to the work and financial health of the choir. Rehearsals take place on Tuesday evenings, 7:15-9:30 pm, downtown at Trinity Parish Church, 609 8th Ave.
Additional instructions, audition form and contact info may be found at https://seattlebachchoir.org/audition/.
UW professor Dr. Giselle Wyers will join us to discuss the original piece she's composing on commission for the GSCC's upcoming October online showcase. Dr. Wyers will demonstrate the round that will be part of the showcase and how that round will be incorporated into a larger piece that will be included in the 2022 Seattle Sings festival! If you'd like a sneak peek of these pieces, if you want insight into Dr. Wyers' composing process, or if you're interested in either of the upcoming Seattle Sings events, we hope you'll join us.
September 20–26, 2021 (Past)
In person interviews, September 20, 2021 between 5pm and 8pm, or online via Zoom August/September by appointment.
September 27 – October 3, 2021 (Past)
The Greater Seattle Choral Consortium presents its first ever online showcase!
Each week features 13-14 video presentations by member choirs, along with interviews and celebrations of past festivals. 41 choirs have provided videos to share for you.
You will also get a preview of our upcoming in-person festival (currently slated for May 12-14, 2022) as you are led in a virtual sing-along of "Join in Gathering," a newly composed round by our composer-in-residence, Dr. Giselle Wyers.
You will want to come back each week to see new choirs and interviews. Remember to share the event with your friends to show off YOUR choir too!
October 4–10, 2021 (Past)
A concert of light music and high spirits: join us for our return to the stage as we present a brilliant program of choruses, arias and overtures!
All in-person concert attendees age 12 and older will be required to provide proof of vaccination at the door (either a physical document or a photograph thereof). Masking requirements will be determined on a concert-by-concert basis and communicated at least 48 hours prior to each performance. Children under the age of 12 may attend our concerts only if they are masked and accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Programs and artists are subject to change. Harmonia reserves the right to alter its policies throughout the season in accordance with updated health guidelines.
The Greater Seattle Choral Consortium presents its first ever online showcase!
Each week features 13-14 video presentations by member choirs, along with interviews and celebrations of past festivals. 41 choirs have provided videos to share for you.
You will also get a preview of our upcoming in-person festival (currently slated for May 12-14, 2022) as you are led in a virtual sing-along of "Join in Gathering," a newly composed round by our composer-in-residence, Dr. Giselle Wyers.
You will want to come back each week to see new choirs and interviews. Remember to share the event with your friends to show off YOUR choir too!
October 11–17, 2021 (Past)
The Greater Seattle Choral Consortium presents its first ever online showcase!
Each week features 13-14 video presentations by member choirs, along with interviews and celebrations of past festivals. 41 choirs have provided videos to share for you.
You will also get a preview of our upcoming in-person festival (currently slated for May 12-14, 2022) as you are led in a virtual sing-along of "Join in Gathering," a newly composed round by our composer-in-residence, Dr. Giselle Wyers.
You will want to come back each week to see new choirs and interviews. Remember to share the event with your friends to show off YOUR choir too!
Women interested in learning what Song of Seattle is all about are invited to join us for 2 special guest nights in October, on the 13th and 20th!
As a guest you will learn about Song of Seattle, our affiliation with Sweet Adelines International, and what makes us unique. After a couple of fun activities, and lessons on proper alignment and breathing, you will explore which vocal part is best for you by spending some 1:1 time with Paula Davis, our chorus director. Next you will join the chorus in a working rehearsal, listening to or participating in songs from our repertoire and holiday music. It will be an opportunity to be surrounded by beautiful 4-part harmonies as you begin your barbershop journey.
Rehearsal starts at 7:00 but we ask guests to arrive at 6:30 for check-in, brief paperwork, and meeting with the Director for voice placement. All members and guests are required to answer health questions and show proof that they have completed their full regimen of Covid vaccines at least two weeks prior to attending rehearsal. Masks are required indoors.
Email Phyllis: phyllispd@comcast.net for more info.
October 18–24, 2021 (Past)
Sine Nomine, with Director Anne Lyman, will present its first concert of the 2021-22 season -- continuing the celebration of the 500th anniversary of the death of French Renaissance master Josquin des Prez (c.1450-1521). We offer an all-Josquin program to highlight the great variety of musical forms and styles in which he composed, presenting both sacred and secular works; we include a couple pieces that are noted to be 'attributed' to Josquin, although scholars don't yet know 'for sure'... and be assured that all are worthy representations of the choral music of this period. We close with Josquin's exquisitely beautiful 'Ave Maria.' Come celebrate with us!
PROGRAM:
In te Domine speravi
Virgo prudentissima
Nunc dimittis
Missa 'D’ung aultre amer'
Tu pauper refugium
Ave Maria
___________________________
This is a live concert: in-person only. Both singers and audience are required to be fully vaccinated, wearing masks, and physically distanced (6'). Ushers will check vaccination status at the door and seating areas will be indicated.
Free parking is available across the street in the Skyline garage: https://www.trinityseattle.org/contact-us-directions-and-parking
You may contact us any time at: sinenomineseattle@gmail.com
Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SineNomineSeattle/
Our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBUxcOS3Ju8vCX1db3kcccg/about
Women interested in learning what Song of Seattle is all about are invited to join us for 2 special guest nights in October, on the 13th and 20th!
As a guest you will learn about Song of Seattle, our affiliation with Sweet Adelines International, and what makes us unique. After a couple of fun activities, and lessons on proper alignment and breathing, you will explore which vocal part is best for you by spending some 1:1 time with Paula Davis, our chorus director. Next you will join the chorus in a working rehearsal, listening to or participating in songs from our repertoire and holiday music. It will be an opportunity to be surrounded by beautiful 4-part harmonies as you begin your barbershop journey.
Rehearsal starts at 7:00 but we ask guests to arrive at 6:30 for check-in, brief paperwork, and meeting with the Director for voice placement. All members and guests are required to answer health questions and show proof that they have completed their full regimen of Covid vaccines at least two weeks prior to attending rehearsal. Masks are required indoors.
Email Phyllis: phyllispd@comcast.net for more info.
October 25–31, 2021 (Past)
"Come, follow me, the Savior said. Then let us in His footsteps tread..." How have you answered His call and followed in His footsteps? As disciples of Christ we all strive to be like Him. But we all choose to serve Him in our own unique ways. We invite you to come and listen as we sing about our own faith in Jesus Christ and about the ways we follow Him.
November 1–7, 2021 (Past)
Few musical works contain the breadth of emotion encompassed in Johannes Brahms’ stirring German Requiem. Join us as we celebrate life and exalt the grand human spirit that binds us together.
All in-person concert attendees age 12 and older will be required to provide proof of vaccination at the door (either a physical document or a photograph thereof). Masking requirements will be determined on a concert-by-concert basis and communicated at least 48 hours prior to each performance. Children under the age of 12 may attend our concerts only if they are masked and accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Programs and artists are subject to change. Harmonia reserves the right to alter its policies throughout the season in accordance with updated health guidelines.
November 8–14, 2021 (Past)
Seattle Pro Musica kicks off the season in style by joining with over 1,600 schools and theaters worldwide in a global event celebrating local theater, sponsored by Music Theatre International. You’ll enjoy drinks, spectacle, and a revue of classic tunes from shows such as Les Misérables, Into the Woods, Mamma Mia!, and many more. Come raise a toast—either in person or virtually—for an unforgettable evening of Broadway hits!
Run time: appox. 80 minutes, with a 10-minute intermission
Wine and beer available
(Postponed from our usual August date due to COVID-19.)
This year's concert will be an exploration of the music of Josquin des Prez, one of the early Renaissance's most influential composers. We will perform his complete Missa Ave Maris Stella Mass setting, along with some motets to honor the 500th anniversary of his passing.
Due to the King County health order, attendees 12 and older will require proof of COVID-19 vaccine, or a negative COVID test within the prior 72 hours.
Marcel Tyberg Mass in F
Heinrich Schütz Syncharma musicum, SWV 49
and others
We begin our “Season of Dedication” with works written for and about: Elizabeth I and II of England, by Byrd and Howells, respectively; Gustav II Adolf of Sweden, by Widmann; and Johann Georg I of Saxony, by Schütz. This concert will also include our much-delayed performance of Tyberg’s Mass in F, originally planned for March 2020.
This performance will also be live-streamed on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp8tZWCEa7dBcMTR76_EIgQ
November 15–21, 2021 (Past)
After over a year of remote performance, our members make an impassioned, hopeful, and triumphant return to live singing. Every piece on this concert was selected by individual singers: what more fitting return to in-person music-making than to share music with one another that has touched our lives? With pieces ranging from Mendelssohn, Barber, and Lauridsen, to jazz standards and musical numbers… how can we keep from live singing?
Rebecca Rottsolk conducts her final program with RainShadow Chorale, featuring music from past seasons that expresses our love of music, our need to have music in our lives, and our hope for the future.
Covid vaccination documentation, photo ID, and masks required
At its best, live musical performance is a collective, spiritual experience. It is church for the heart and mind. It reminds and shows us how beautiful life can be and how fragile it is as well. And so, with joy, and with great care, we present to you, Recalling Our Voices, Vox Pacifica’s first live, indoor performance in 20 months.
We will sing for women, past and present, who work valiantly and selflessly to give voice and dignity to those who have been denied it. We will sing to release the music within us that was silenced for so long. We will remember and honor the 700,000+ souls who perished in an incomprehensible tragedy. We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to gather with all of you so that for a few brief moments, we may unite and reflect on the hopes and dreams that bind us as a community. Thank you for attending, and thank you to our guest artists for joining us at this event.
Making Live Music Safely: Proof of Covid Vaccination + Photo ID required for entry. Thank you!
The Esoterics (www.theesoterics.org) is excited to return to St. John's in Olympia (www.stjohnsoly.org) for its first public performance in nearly two years. This program, entitled THE REWAKING, revisits some of the group’s favorite pieces from its most-recently completed season in 2019. That season, with the theme “elements of integrity,” explored the concepts of vulnerability, inclusivity, honesty, and humility, and featured newly-written choral music by living composers who comprised “the new majority” – namely: women, transgender people, people of color, and members of the greater LGBTQIA+ community. The Esoterics hopes that you can either join us LIVE at St John’s in the audience, or tune in to our live-stream, for this contemporary choral contemplation of love, peace, renewal, togetherness, and gratitude.
November 22–28, 2021 (Past)
November 29 – December 5, 2021 (Past)
We all long to come home after a long journey or time away. For all of us, the last year has been a difficult time away from community and many of the activities that bring us such joy. We have been so excited to welcome our choristers home here at BYC. Experience the joy of “Coming Home” for the holidays and spending precious time with family and friends during this most joyous time of year at our Winter Concert on December 4th. This is our first MainStage concert since December 2019, and livestream options are available for families and individuals.
Before Christmas, experience Benedict Sheehan’s transcendent setting of the Orthodox Divine Liturgy in English. Cappella Records released this work sung by The Saint Tikhon Choir last year, and now we can share it with you live as only Cappella Romana can.
Featuring Chicago-based baritone Michael Hawes as the priest, Mark Powell as the deacon, and Russian-style basses including the GRAMMY®-winning basso profundo Glenn Miller. The composer conducts.
Tickets sold at the door only. Proof of Covid vaccination and masks are required. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Parking is free in the Polyclinic/Broadway concert on 12/5. Our previously scheduled concert on 12/13 has been cancelled.
Things change -- please check our website for up-to-date information.
MCC Holiday Concert
Adult General Admission = $15
Seniors (62+)/Students (age 11-18) General Admission = $10
Child - age 10 and under = $2
Live-Stream Viewing Donation = $10
Attendance is limited to 70
Attendees MUST show proof of vaccination or a negative test within 72 hours of the event
Performers and Audience members are required to wear masks
Additional Masks and Hand Sanitizer will be made available
Doors will remain open for fresh air. You are encouraged to dress warmly and/or bring your favorite blanket
Live-Streaming available on our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1OZlBcllbb-gCNyOfOQJ0w and Facebook LIVE @MillCreekChorale
Despite the challenges of the past two years, the return to live performances is cause for celebration. The medieval church left us a large, vibrant corpus of music designed to do just that, much of it focused on the miracle of Christmas, on spiritual renewal, and on the feast days that illuminate the darkest days of the year. What better way to make merry than with a live concert?
We celebrate the dawning of A New Day.
Our December concert will feature music from composers we know well – Johannes Brahms, Steven Sametz, Frank Tichelli and others – as well as music that is new to us -- from Black American composers Nathaniel Dett, Rosephanye Powell, Eurydice Osterman and more. Join us as we explore new styles, new composers, and new passions while we also remain connected to the music that has sustained the NWCC for decades. You’ll hear a new choral arrangement of Light of a Clear Blue Morning; our first song by Dolly Parton. Expect a few new twists on some familiar songs of the Christmas season.
We are thrilled to be gathering and singing together once again. Looking forward to having you with us in December!
The Lake Washington Singers invite you to come Together on a Winter’s Night to listen as we sing Songs to Celebrate the Winter Season. You’ll hear well-loved melodies, jazzy tunes, instrumental and a capella music, as well as some newer pieces that will become favorites.
We will have lovely baskets to raffle off, but will not be having cookies this year.
People 18 and older must show proof of vaccination. Everyone will need to wear a mask. Attendance has been limited per the venue's requirements and seating will be self-selected.
Masks and proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test required. Social distancing will be facilitated.
Masks and proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test required. Social distancing will be facilitated.
Music binds our communities together. Catharsis, serenity, inspiration, fiery motivation -- through song, we can always find what we need. When words aren't enough, music allows us to say what's on our mind and in our hearts.
Friends, Seattle Jewish Chorale invites you to join us for our short virtual recital on December 5th. "Wordless Joy to Last Eight Nights" celebrates family, community, and of course, Hanukkah! We are particularly excited to premiere our Music Director's arrangement of "Dem Zeydns Nign." SJC has benefited from Jacob Finkle's artistic leadership since 2016, and we're very lucky to have both his directorial talent and his arranging skills enhancing this concert.
You'll enjoy the comfort of familiar tunes, and perhaps find some new favorites before you light your eighth night candles.
It is a privilege to be able to share the music we love so much with all the people we love, as well. SJC is grateful for all your support over the years, particularly this past year when we had to pivot into fully virtual operations. We look forward to sharing this free, all-ages concert with you! Thank you for everything, and we hope you have an absolutely delightful Hanukkah.
Watch our Hanukkah Concert by clicking here for our YouTube channel on December 5th at 2:15pm PST, and anytime following.
Join Magnolia Chorale on Saturday, December 4 for an Outdoor Carol Sing in Magnolia Village! This event will be preceded by an online rehearsal on Zoom on December 1. On the day of the event, at 3:00 we will gather for an in-person rehearsal at Magnolia United Church of Christ in Pilgrim Hall. Then, at 4:30 we will meet outside the Starbucks on W McGraw St, and will carol for an hour along McGraw. Afterward, you can move on to Vino in the Village or dine with friends in one of the fabulous nearby eateries. See the web page for more details and to register to sing with us. Or if you just want to enjoy the caroling as an audience member, show up in Magnolia Village on December 4 at 4:30 (no need to register).
Join Magnolia Chorale on Zoom on Wednesday, December 1 from 7:00 - 8:00 to rehearse for our Outdoor Carol Sing (December 4)! The repertoire includes all your favorite classic carols -- see the web page for further details. Please register on the web page to receive the Zoom link by email.
December 6–12, 2021
These holiday concerts showcase the 65-member combined chorus of the Northwest Boychoir and Vocalpoint! Seattle and are presented in person following COVID safety measures.
Patterned after the Christmas Eve observance at King’s College in Cambridge, England, A Festival of Lessons & Carols is a holiday tradition for thousands of families in the Puget Sound region. This classical performance consists of nine holiday readings, each followed by traditional carols performed by the choir.
Proof of vaccination and masking required for all attendees. Audiences are social distanced, and tickets are sold in pod/family units.
For Tickets and More Information: www.nwboychoir.org | 206-524-3234
ChoralSounds Northwest and VocalSounds Northwest are delighted to return to the Eastside this December to perform a festive concert at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Bellevue.
FREE ADMISSION – donations accepted
Proof of Vaccination, or negative Covid test within 72 hours of performance, and full masking required.
Northwest Associated Arts proudly presents our annual Christmas tradition, ChristmasSounds in Burien. ChoralSounds, SilverSounds, and VocalSounds come together to sing in the season, delighting audience members of all ages! This festive show is perfect Christmas fun for the whole family and promises to leave you filled with the spirit of the holidays!
FREE ADMISSION – donations accepted
Proof of Vaccination, or negative Covid test within 72 hours of performance, and full masking required.
Songs to celebrate the winter season with performances by all RYC ensembles singing with masks. Masks and proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test within 72 hours for ages 12 and up is required for audience members, and social distancing within family units must be observed.
Kirkland Choral Society & Philharmonia Northwest present a concert featuring Vivaldi's beloved Gloria, along with works by Carol Barnett, Craig Courtney, Dan Forrest, Rosephanye Powell, Joan Szymko, and Eric Whitacre.
Skagit Valley Chorale is pleased to invite you to our “Heralding Christmas 2021” concert, "Home is where the Heart is", at 3:00 p.m. PST on December 12. The Chorale will perform at Salem Lutheran Church in Mount Vernon, Washington State, with no audience present. Instead we will broadcast our music via a Zoom webinar to our families, friends, fellow musicians, and supporters. Participants must register in advance to attend the concert at the following link https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GbZurPFGT3mDvAjaimZUHw. There is no charge for the concert, which we offer for the enjoyment of our communities local and worldwide -- but anyone interested is welcome to donate to the Chorale through GiveButter at https://givebutter.com/embed/c/Skagit-Valley-Chorale.
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This "Welcome Back" Holiday concert is being sponsored by the Port Gardner Bay Music Society.
Concert pieces include Mendelssohn's "There shall a Star from Jacob come forth", Gabriel Faure's "Cantique de Jean Racine," a beautiful and unique piece by Ester Magi, "Jouluohtul" (sung by the Chorale in Estonian), Franz Biebl's "Ave Maria" and 3 traditional Christmas carols among other beautiful pieces.
The audience will be limited to 150 people for each performance and will be on a first come, first seated basis. Proof of vaccination is required.
Artistic Director Emeritus Robert Bode and Choral Arts Northwest return to LIVE performance with a favorite holiday tradition, an hour-long musical contemplation of the season celebrating our emergence from pandemic silence. Join us for stirring holiday choral works, both gentle and sublime, interspersed with intimate solo guitar works by our longtime collaborator, Robert McCaffery-Lent Enjoy splendid a cappella works by Kevin Siegfried, Rick Asher, and William Averitt, as well as the world premieres of Composer in Residence Jessica French’s We Are Held and Melinda Bargreen’s We Were Not Made for Silence. Come to banish the pandemic blues and experience our final concert with beloved Artistic Director, Dr. Robert Bode.
This holiday program brings the spirit of the season to life and rejoices in our ability to gather once again to lift our voices in song. In the spirit of celebrating the traditions of choral music, Love Came Down highlights music by one of the most influential choral composers of the European Renaissance, Josquin des Prez. Though 2021 marks the 500th anniversary of his death, the power and beauty of his music endure. You’ll also hear music from a diverse range of BIPOC composers that explores our connections to tradition, to our communities, and to the Earth itself.
https://www.seattlepromusica.org/love-came-down-faq for additional information about our return to live performances.
We celebrate the dawning of A New Day.
Our December concert will feature music from composers we know well – Johannes Brahms, Steven Sametz, Frank Tichelli and others – as well as music that is new to us -- from Black American composers Nathaniel Dett, Rosephanye Powell, Eurydice Osterman and more. Join us as we explore new styles, new composers, and new passions while we also remain connected to the music that has sustained the NWCC for decades. You’ll hear a new choral arrangement of Light of a Clear Blue Morning; our first song by Dolly Parton. Expect a few new twists on some familiar songs of the Christmas season.
We are thrilled to be gathering and singing together once again. Looking forward to having you with us in December!
Come enjoy the sights and sounds of the Christmas season brought to you by two of the best choruses in the PNW, Northwest Sound and Northwest Mix. “Believe: A Celebration of Christmas” will fill your heart with joy, laughter, and a reverence for the holiday as we share some of our favorite holiday songs and stories with you. You’ll be treated to classic carols, sacred hymns, a musical production based on the heartwarming story ‘The Polar Express’, and much more.
Join the Northwest Firelight Chorale as we raise our voices in celebration of our return to live performances! Our festive program of seasonal favorites and contemporary holiday gems reflects the joy and optimism we hold as a community, finally moving beyond the challenges of the past two years. We’re eager to share the positive energy we generate being together as a group with our audiences to make this holiday season extra special. And we know you’ve been missing our signature Firelighter choralography!
Can’t attend in person? All tickets to live performances include a link to a video of our full program. The link will be available from December 17 at 7:30pm through the end of the year.
See website for more detailed information about safety guidelines and any updates on King County guidelines.
Our first live concert since December 2019! Join us for a celebration of Christmas and song. Our singers are fully vaccinated and wear masks in rehearsal and performance. The audience will also need to show proof of vaccination, wear masks, and will be distanced.
What better way to celebrate our return to live concerts than to perform some of our favorite Carols. The Alfred Burt original Carols composed for his friends as musical Christmas cards, are, of course, iconic. Stephen Paulus' settings of traditional carols are always inventive, providing fresh harmonizations. And, is there anything sweeter than a "What Sweeter Music," by the great John Rutter.
Welcome to the Winter 2021 Concert for Columbia Adult Choirs: Con Brio and Concord.
* Proof of COVID-19 full vaccination to recommended efficacy or negative result within 72 hours required for live performance.
Welcome to the Winter 2021 Concert for Columbia Children's Choirs: Prima, Melodia, Ragazzi, Harmonia.
*** THIS TICKET IS VALID FOR BOTH THE 1:00 p.m. CHILDREN'S CHOIRS and the 4:00 p.m. YOUTH CHOIRS ***
* Proof of COVID-19 full vaccination to recommended efficacy or negative result within 72 hours required for live performance.
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Winter 2021 Concert: Youth Choirs
Welcome to the Winter 2021 Concert for Columbia Youth Choirs: Lyrica, Bel Canto, Cantabile
*** THIS TICKET IS VALID FOR BOTH THE 1:00 p.m. CHILDREN'S CHOIRS and the 4:00 p.m. YOUTH CHOIRS ***
* Proof of COVID-19 full vaccination to recommended efficacy or negative result within 72 hours required for live performance.
We will be singing from 11am-11:30am at the UW Farmers Market December 11th. The Farmers Market is on the corner of 50th and University. We will be wearing singing masks.
December 13–19, 2021
These holiday concerts showcase the 65-member combined chorus of the Northwest Boychoir and Vocalpoint! Seattle and are presented in person following COVID safety measures.
Patterned after the Christmas Eve observance at King’s College in Cambridge, England, A Festival of Lessons & Carols is a holiday tradition for thousands of families in the Puget Sound region. This classical performance consists of nine holiday readings, each followed by traditional carols performed by the choir.
Proof of vaccination and masking required for all attendees. Audiences are social distanced, and tickets are sold in pod/family units.
For Tickets and More Information: www.nwboychoir.org | 206-524-3234
Carmina Angelorum is a treasured tradition for Prime Voci of the Seattle Girls Choir and we would like to invite you to join us for this elegant and reflective concert celebrating the holiday season. The program includes Benjamin Britten’s stunning choral masterpiece, A Ceremony of Carols, for harp and treble voices and beautiful new settings of ancient carols by John Rutter, Sarah Quartel, and more.
The Winter Solstice is an ancient holiday that predates our festive Christmas celebrations.
Please join the City Cantabile Choir on December 19 at 3:00PM for our annual Celtic Celebration of the longest night and the coming of Christmas. Our Solstice journey will begin with the Uilleann pipes, which are unique in all the world for their haunting lyrical beauty. Tom Creegan, master Uilleann piper, will be joined by virtuoso fiddle player, Dale Russ. Harpists Jeri Howe and Claudia Walker will perform a harp duet “Hymn to St Basil.” We will present new arrangements of the beautiful 9th Century chant “O Come, O Come Emmanuel,” “Ubi Caritas” and “Once in Royal David’s City,” featuring pipes, drums and choir. Also featured will be the Gaelic “Fear an Bhata,” the traditional Wassail song “Drive the Cold Winter Away,” and the contemporary Irish song “Carol of the Strangers.”
In these turbulent times, we hope these mid-winter rituals of song, fiddle, pipes and harp bring you comfort and joy.
Our annual Christmas concert has become a family tradition for many. Join us in a musical celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ with traditional Christmas songs and music of praise. "Come and see the joy that he brings. Come and see and let your new heart sing. Come behold the King of Kings."
Celebrate the joy of the season with with a variety of seasonal songs for treble voices featuring our auditioned choir levels. Along with familiar tunes, you’ll be introduced to some new songs that are sure to become holiday classics. Join us as we return to Town Hall with a lovely selection of holiday music sure to delight everyone!
The concert will have an in-person audience as well as livestream tickets, with priority for in-person tickets going to chorister families. Members of the public are encouraged to tune in via livestream.
This holiday program brings the spirit of the season to life and rejoices in our ability to gather once again to lift our voices in song. In the spirit of celebrating the traditions of choral music, Love Came Down highlights music by one of the most influential choral composers of the European Renaissance, Josquin des Prez. Though 2021 marks the 500th anniversary of his death, the power and beauty of his music endure. You’ll also hear music from a diverse range of BIPOC composers that explores our connections to tradition, to our communities, and to the Earth itself.
https://www.seattlepromusica.org/love-came-down-faq for additional information about our return to live performances.
A timeless classic and a Seattle tradition. Join us as we once again present the region’s only performances of Handel’s full and unabridged score.
//All in-person concert attendees age 12 and older will be required to provide proof of vaccination at the door (either a physical document or a photograph thereof). Masking requirements will be determined on a concert-by-concert basis and communicated at least 48 hours prior to each performance. Children under the age of 12 may attend our concerts only if they are masked and accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Programs and artists are subject to change. Harmonia reserves the right to alter its policies throughout the season in accordance with updated health guidelines.//
Join the Northwest Firelight Chorale as we raise our voices in celebration of our return to live performances! Our festive program of seasonal favorites and contemporary holiday gems reflects the joy and optimism we hold as a community, finally moving beyond the challenges of the past two years. We’re eager to share the positive energy we generate being together as a group with our audiences to make this holiday season extra special. And we know you’ve been missing our signature Firelighter choralography!
Can’t attend in person? All tickets to live performances include a link to a video of our full program. The link will be available from December 17 at 7:30pm through the end of the year.
See website for more detailed information about safety guidelines and any updates on King County guidelines.
December 20–26, 2021
These holiday concerts showcase the 65-member combined chorus of the Northwest Boychoir and Vocalpoint! Seattle and are presented in person following COVID safety measures.
Patterned after the Christmas Eve observance at King’s College in Cambridge, England, A Festival of Lessons & Carols is a holiday tradition for thousands of families in the Puget Sound region. This classical performance consists of nine holiday readings, each followed by traditional carols performed by the choir.
Proof of vaccination and masking required for all attendees. Audiences are social distanced, and tickets are sold in pod/family units.
For Tickets and More Information: www.nwboychoir.org | 206-524-3234
Carmina Angelorum is a treasured tradition for Prime Voci of the Seattle Girls Choir and we would like to invite you to join us for this elegant and reflective concert celebrating the holiday season. The program includes Benjamin Britten’s stunning choral masterpiece, A Ceremony of Carols, for harp and treble voices and beautiful new settings of ancient carols by John Rutter, Sarah Quartel, and more.
January 10–16, 2022
At Christmastide 1400, King Henry IV of England received at his court Byzantine (Eastern Roman) Emperor Manuel II, who was on a quest through Europe seeking aid against the Ottomans.
Manuel enjoyed lavish entertainment from his English hosts, who were in awe at his devotion to daily services chanted in Greek during his visit.
We celebrate this historic East-West encounter at London’s Eltham Palace—between the singers of the two royal chapels—with a newly researched program in Greek and Latin for Christmas and Epiphany.
January 17–23, 2022
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January 31 – February 6, 2022
Z. Randall Stroope is recognized as one of the premier choral composers in the United States today. "Northwest Passage" includes three pieces. 1. A Willow by the River on the text of William Carols Williams, 2. Mountains on the text of Marjorie Seiffert, and 3. The Prairie on the text of John Hay. Also include on the program is the world premier of "Fragile," written and directed by Cora Voce Composer in Residence, Laurie de Lionne. The piece is scored for choir, flute solo and string orchestra.
February 21–27, 2022
Arvo Pärt’s largest a cappella choral work, the Kanon Pokajanen, is a work for our time.
The Eastern Orthodox understanding of repentance is not morose sorrow for the past. Instead it creates optimism for the future: from the Greek metánoia, a change of mind, a fundamental transformation of one’s outlook.
Pärt’s expansive musical meditation on the true meaning of repentance will take your breath away. And give you breath to change your own mind no matter what life brings.
February 28 – March 6, 2022
Gather with us and celebrate the Lamb of God. Through music we will share our love for Christ. This concert will be the perfect preparation for the coming Easter Season as we tell the story of His life, Atonement and Resurrection and praise Him in song.
Welcome to a musical and spiritual journey that takes a deeper look at what it means to “belong”, from our role in the larger global family (It Takes a Whole Village), to a more intimate look at our identity as supported by those whom we love. The concert closes with several pieces that challenge our sense of belonging by offering various ideas on how to live one’s life, re-envisioning “home” not as a place or a group of people, but rather “home” as a state of mind. With violin and cello, and a wide historical lens from Paul Simon to Johannes Brahms, everyone will find something to love in this concert!
Our spring concert features stirring and innovative choral music from a powerful roster of contemporary composers including Rosephanye Powell, Reena Esmail, Meredith Monk, and Pulitzer Prize winner Caroline Shaw.
Join us for a performance that honors those who fought for women’s right to vote, even as the struggle continues to ensure this right for all American women.
March 7–13, 2022
Welcome to a musical and spiritual journey that takes a deeper look at what it means to “belong”, from our role in the larger global family (It Takes a Whole Village), to a more intimate look at our identity as supported by those whom we love. The concert closes with several pieces that challenge our sense of belonging by offering various ideas on how to live one’s life, re-envisioning “home” not as a place or a group of people, but rather “home” as a state of mind. With violin and cello, and a wide historical lens from Paul Simon to Johannes Brahms, everyone will find something to love in this concert!
Among the greatest masterpieces of Western civilization, Bach’s St. Matthew Passion is a musical experience unlike any other: a drama of superhuman scale wrought in music of profound intimacy.
//All in-person concert attendees age 12 and older will be required to provide proof of vaccination at the door (either a physical document or a photograph thereof). Masking requirements will be determined on a concert-by-concert basis and communicated at least 48 hours prior to each performance. Children under the age of 12 may attend our concerts only if they are masked and accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Programs and artists are subject to change. Harmonia reserves the right to alter its policies throughout the season in accordance with updated health guidelines.//
J. S. Bach In allen meinen Taten, BWV 97
J. H. Roman Herren känner de frommas dagar, HRV 402
Here we present works written for specific occasions: a cantata for the 1734 wedding of Johann Adolf II of Saxe-Weissenfels to his second wife composed by our namesake, J. S. Bach; and—in what is likely its first, complete performance in the U.S.—funeral music for the 1751 death of the King Frederick I of Sweden, composed by the “Swedish Handel,” Johan Helmich Roman.
March 14–20, 2022
Within our hearts, we make our home.
Join us at the start of the Spring season as we share songs about opening our hearts with love and nurturing our home with you, our extended family. We will feature Marques L. A. Garrett’s lush new choral settings of art songs by the great American composer Harry T. Burleigh, and Oh, What a Beautiful City, arranged by Eurydice Osterman.
Get your kicks on Route 66, leave your heart in San Francisco, and start spreadin' the news because you are invited to join us on a musical journey across the lower 48…dinner-theater style! Our annual fundraiser program will feature iconic songs inspired by the cities and states we know and love! Spend an evening supporting our mission with an elegant catered dinner, silent auction, wine bar and more.
March 21–27, 2022
Get your kicks on Route 66, leave your heart in San Francisco, and start spreadin' the news because you are invited to join us on a musical journey across the lower 48…dinner-theater style! Our annual fundraiser program will feature iconic songs inspired by the cities and states we know and love! Spend an evening supporting our mission with an elegant catered dinner, silent auction, wine bar and more.
March 28 – April 3, 2022
In 1984 Bob Chilcott visited Uganda, where a drum maker made him a beautiful drum with a snakeskin head. The poems five short poems by Edward Kamau Brathwaite are a celebration of how the spirit of the drum is brought to life. 1. The Skin, 2. The Barrel of the Drum, 3. The Two Curved Sticks of the Drummer, 4. Gourds and Rattles, and 5. The Gong-Gong.
April 18–24, 2022
Join us for a bacchanalian season finale, as we revel in the warm Mediterranean breezes of Boulanger and Ravel, and present the world premiere of a major new work by our own music director, William White!
//All in-person concert attendees age 12 and older will be required to provide proof of vaccination at the door (either a physical document or a photograph thereof). Masking requirements will be determined on a concert-by-concert basis and communicated at least 48 hours prior to each performance. Children under the age of 12 may attend our concerts only if they are masked and accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Programs and artists are subject to change. Harmonia reserves the right to alter its policies throughout the season in accordance with updated health guidelines.//
May 2–8, 2022
In celebration we return to singing in collaboration with others as we’re joined by members of the Skagit Symphony for two beloved pieces by Gabriel Fauré and Ludwig von Beethoven. Fauré invests his beautiful Requiem with tremendous emotional power in its journey to consolation and peace, and Beethoven’s triumphant finale to his 9th Symphony remains stirring after nearly two hundred years.
May 9–15, 2022
The world-renowned Tallis Scholars return to the Pacific Northwest. The Seattle (3 May 2022) program features the stunningly beautiful Requiem by Tomás Luis de Victoria, and the Portland program (4 May 2022) features Antoine Brumel’s monumental 12-voice “Earthquake Mass” Et ecce terræ motus (“And the earth moved”) with a premiere of David Lang’s new work sun- centered, a reflection on doubt and belief in an age of scientific discovery, inspired by the history surrounding Galileo and his earth-shattering observations.
Seattle
TOMÁS LUIS de VICTORIA: Requiem
May 16–22, 2022
With the 2021 Summer Olympic Games in our rearview mirror, what better way to maintain the energy with an artistic international event? Famous and acclaimed poets from seven countries are featured in this cultural celebration exploring the quintessential relationship between words and music in the choral artform. This program will feature the two winners of our Emerging Composer Competition, Brittney Benton and Isaac Lovdahl, as they set texts by American poet Walt Whitman and Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore. Additionally, James Bassi’s “Harpsonnets” (four Shakespearean sonnets for chorus and harp) are a rare gem in an eclectic program that takes us from Chile to Canada, and from Italy to India. You won't want to miss this exotic collection of texts by some of history’s greatest wordsmiths!
Watch this space for more information about our spring concert! We are excited to sing for you again.
More details coming soon!
May 23–29, 2022
With the 2021 Summer Olympic Games in our rearview mirror, what better way to maintain the energy with an artistic international event? Famous and acclaimed poets from seven countries are featured in this cultural celebration exploring the quintessential relationship between words and music in the choral artform. This program will feature the two winners of our Emerging Composer Competition, Brittney Benton and Isaac Lovdahl, as they set texts by American poet Walt Whitman and Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore. Additionally, James Bassi’s “Harpsonnets” (four Shakespearean sonnets for chorus and harp) are a rare gem in an eclectic program that takes us from Chile to Canada, and from Italy to India. You won't want to miss this exotic collection of texts by some of history’s greatest wordsmiths!
May 30 – June 5, 2022
Follow a 1000-year journey of Byzantine music, from medieval Constantinople to the Greek communities of California. Infused with 19th-century Italian, Russian, and Viennese choral traditions, the musical seeds carried by Greek immigrants to the New World blossomed in the next generation with soaring Renaissance style and Hollywood flair.
Canadian Sarah Quartel’s arrangement of How Can I Keep from Singing? expresses the effervescent joy we feel as we raise our voices together. All the passion of life is available to us in choral music. Join us as we revel once more in the full range of human experience that is embraced by the choral arts, with songs of reunion, renewal, exploration and inspiration.
Moritz of Hesse-Kassel was the first patron of Heinrich Schütz, financing the composer’s first trip to Venice, where he studied with Giovanni Gabrieli. We will perform selections from Schütz’s Italian Madrigals and settings by the dedicatee of that collection, Duke Moritz himself. Modern “madrigals” by contemporary women composers complete this program and our season.
June 6–12, 2022
Canadian Sarah Quartel’s arrangement of How Can I Keep from Singing? expresses the effervescent joy we feel as we raise our voices together. All the passion of life is available to us in choral music. Join us as we revel once more in the full range of human experience that is embraced by the choral arts, with songs of reunion, renewal, exploration and inspiration.
June 13–19, 2022
Anciently, the Promised Land was a place on this earth that God promised as a heritage to his people. They worked hard and traveled far to reach those lands. But those promised lands were symbolic of a land far more special and incredible - a place where we can live with God forever! We invite you to come and listen to our music about the Promised Land and our life-long journey to be prepared for it.