A luminous celebration of the season, Light and Gold brings together centuries of choral tradition in a contemplative tribute to the mystery and wonder of the Nativity. At the heart of the program are four stunning settings of the ancient text O Magnum Mysterium—from the serene Renaissance purity of Tomás Luis de Victoria, to the …
Take a musical journey through the American spirit with two beloved masterworks that celebrate the poetry, humor, and heart of a nation still discovering itself. Randall Thompson’s Frostiana sets the evocative verse of Robert Frost to music of luminous warmth and clarity. Paired with this is Aaron Copland’s iconic Old American Songs, a vibrant set of folk melodies arranged with Copland’s …
South Sound Story Guild promotes the ancient art of oral storytelling, telling folktales and personal stories to experience the adventure, pause in wonder, and tickle your funny bone. Come join the community of story tellers and story listeners.
by Molly Gilmore for OLY ARTS Choir director, composer, and teacher Terry Shaw has won a Governor’s Arts Award, to be presented Nov. 14. Shaw was named a Young Arts Leader, an award that recognizes his contributions to the arts and impact on the community. Shaw, who teaches wrestling and choral music at Timberline High …
by Molly Gilmore for OLY ARTS This fall, Masterworks Choral Ensemble takes a break from traditional tunes to head for the Old West. The group’s next concert, Way Out West: Beloved American Ballads, surveys that “Home on the Range” — and yes, that tune is included — with music from the westward expansion or inspired …
by Molly Gilmore for OLY ARTS Masterworks Choral Ensemble’s Outback Odyssey, set for Saturday, will include the United States premiere of “Dreams & Visions,” a 50-minute piece by Australian composer John Peterson. A 10-piece string orchestra will accompany the choir for the concert, which focuses on contemporary choral and orchestral music of Australia. Commissioned by …