Join Mic Crenshaw in learning about how emcees and rappers use the art of storytelling by crafting a message with words and rhythm. Crenshaw is a master in the mediums of rap, poetry, spoken word, lyricism, and call and response. Explore how to utilize the time and space of an instrumental beat and rhythm, as…
Sharks have roamed the planet’s waters since before the dinosaurs, but only recently have we begun to understand the lives of these powerful predators in the ocean. Fifty years after Jaws shocked audiences in theaters, we open the National Geographic archives to reveal the true story of 20th-century women leading shark science and dive into…
An intimate concert with grand appeal, Double Vision features two world-class soloists and three legendary composers. Audiences will double their fun with Brahms’s beloved Concerto for Violin and Cello (“Double Concerto”), Mendelssohn’s spirited Symphony No. 4, the “Italian,” and Mozart’s overture to Cosí fan tutte. Beaverton Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to share the stage with…
Teva Oriata proudly presents Te Moana Nui A Hiva, an immersive showcase celebrating the vastness, beauty, and spirit of the ocean. Dive into a world where the deep blue is alive with stories— Polynesian legends of gods and guardians, the wondrous creatures that dwell beneath the waves, and the timeless relationship between our people and…
This powerful program features contemporary works that speak to our collective memory and national identity. Carlos Simon’s music opens the concert with a stirring expression of history, hope, and heart. Pianist Artina McCain returns to perform George Gershwin’s jazz-inflected Piano Concerto in F, a thrilling work of rhythmic vitality and lush romanticism. The evening culminates…
“In The Mood” for swing music? The most popular and sought after big band of all time returns to Beaverton for an evening of swing music at the Reser Center For The Arts! On March 17, The World-Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra will perform their greatest hits, including “In The Mood”, “Chattanooga Choo Choo”, “American Patrol”,…
In this panel discussion, members of Versa-Style Street Dance Company will speak about the creative process behind the company’s new work, Tribute: Guardians of Street Dance. Moderator Graham Cole (Executive Director, White Bird) will facilitate a discussion on the inspiration Versa-Style has received from street dance legends including Rennie Harris, Damita Jo Freeman, and Ana…
Versa-Style Street Dance Company—an ensemble of skilled, diverse Los Angeles–based dancers and educators—brings the vibrant energy of West Coast Hip Hop to the concert stage. Celebrating their 20th anniversary, the company will perform their newest work highlighting LA-born street-dance styles. Founded in 2005 by Jackie “Miss Funk” Lopez and Leigh “Breeze-Lee” Foaad, Versa-Style honors the…
In this free, open-to-the-public talk, Moderator Graham Cole (Executive Director, White Bird) will speak with the leaders of Versa-Style Street Dance Company about their guiding values, the company’s recent 20-year anniversary, and the inspiration behind Tribute: Guardians of Street Dance.
The Trolls like to play games, have fun, and rock out to their favorite jukebox hits, but what will they do when the monstrous, troll-eating Bergens attack? What about when Queen Barb tries to steal their magic lyre string? Inspired by the hit film series, this NWCT Explore Camp combines adventures, imaginative world-building, and roleplay…
“5, 6, 7, 8!” It’s time to put on your dance shoes and build the skills you need to be a true triple threat. Broadway Boot Camp is the perfect starting point for any student interested in exploring musical theater performance. We will tackle voice, acting, and dance in this week-long “Boot Camp” intensive. Ages 8…
Practically perfect in every way! When Jane and Michael need a new nanny, it’s up to Mary Poppins to make things right with the Banks family. Get ready to audition, rehearse, and dance like a penguin in this supercalifragilisticexpialidocious production! Everyone gets a part in this NWCT musical performance camp. Performance Camps are all about…
Join the ultimate heist with The Bad Guys! Enter the wild and hilarious world of Wolf, Snake, and their misfit crew of bad guys trying to go good. This performance camp brings their daring schemes to life as they search high and low for redemption. Get ready to unleash your inner villain-turned-hero! Performance Camps are…