Vladimir Feltsman “One of those rare musicians who seems able to tackle almost any repertoire” (Chicago Classical Review), Vladimir Feltsman kicks off Portland Piano International’s second season of one-hour, no-intermission piano recitals at The Reser. In this program of miniature masterworks, Beethoven’s 7 Bagatelles — with their playful, spontaneous spirit — will transport you to…
American Strings: An Evening with Keb’ Mo’ Hosted by Bob Santelli, rock historian and Oregon State University’s director of popular music and performing arts, the American Strings series brings musicians from around the country for an in-depth look at the role stringed instruments play in American music. Each event includes a conversation and live performance…
Acclaimed family jazz performer Jazzy Ash and folksinger and puppeteer Red Yarn team up to celebrate the release of their lively new EP, Sing Together. United by an appreciation of traditional American music, Jazzy Ash and Red Yarn stir their styles into a unique musical gumbo. Their new collaborative songs blend jazz, folk, soul, country and…
Heralded for a kaleidoscopically varied repertoire and bold thematic programming, Sphinx Virtuosi is a dynamic professional chamber orchestra that is the flagship performing ensemble of the Sphinx Organization. Creative living voices from the Black and Brown communities are celebrated in this collection of works inspired by events of the present. Aiming to uplift contemporary and…
Amadeus Chamber Orchestra presents its first Classical Comedy Hour, a hilarious collection of classical-themed skits and acts. Think SNL meets Victor Borge, Jack Benny and PDQ Bach. From a string quartet desperately seeking violist to the colossal, ultra-conductor Maestro Massimo, you’ll be laughing hysterically, all while feeling refined and cultured. This comedy hour will bring…
Theater Games October 14, 9am – 12pm Ages 6-10 Have a day off of school? NWCT’s Theater Games Camp is the place to be! Explore the wonderful world of dramatic arts through theater games that focus on the tools of the actor: body, voice, and IMAGINATION! Sign up for one day or both. Pair with Theater Songs…
Acting: Improv – Skills October 14, 9am – 12pm Ages 10-14 Whose line IS it anyway? Dive into the fundamentals of improvisational theater and work those funny bones in this NWCT Skills Camp! Skills Camps are designed to help students hone specific theater skills like acting & musical theater. Sign up today at: https://nwcts.org/2022-fall-camps-beaverton/
Theater Games and Songs – Explore October 14, 9am – 4pm Ages 8-10 Use your imagination to explore the performance arts! Through improv games, acting exercises, songs, and choreography, you’ll free your creative spirit in this NWCT Explore Camp! Explore Camps combine character creation, imaginative world-building, theater games, and adventures, immersing students into theater and…
Musical Theater: Your Name in Lights – Skills October 14, 1 pm – 4 pm Ages 10-12 From Annie to Aida and Hamilton to Heathers, the biggest names on Broadway shine on the marquee. In this NWCT Skills Class, learn to sing and dance like the stars through songs from musicals featuring names in the title!
Monster Trouble – First Stage October 14, 3 pm – 4 pm Ages 4-6 If you think monsters are cute, then this NWCT First Stage Camp is for you! Using the book Monster Trouble by Lane Fredrickson, you’ll discover just what to do when the neighborhood monsters just won’t let you sleep. Whether they’re scary, slimy, or…
Big Horn Brass is excited to announce our Fall Concert featuring Bernstein’s West Side Story. The first part of the program features Fall and Cinematic Halloween selections from Beetlejuice and Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. This showcases the depth and diversity of musical styles that is a continuing hallmark of the Big Horn Brass…
Michael Kaeshammer has invested a lot – countless hours at the keyboard, hundreds of recordings, thousands of live performances, millions of miles in the air and on the road – all in pursuit of a mastery of 12 notes across 88 keys. But for the acclaimed Canadian pianist and singer, there is no set destination,…