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Portland Symphonic Choir Portland's choir since 1945 Established in 1945, the Portland Symphonic Choir has a long and rich legacy of bringing great choral masterworks to the Northwest.
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Singers selected for membership in this largely volunteer ensemble come from all over the Portland Metro area and from all walks of life. Under the joint direction of Artistic Leaders Dr. Alissa Deeter and Wendy Bamonte, the Choir has achieved a reputation of excellence and dedication through creating powerful, accessible choral experiences for all kinds of music enthusiasts— from the experienced

musician to the brand new listener. In addition to performing major works, the Choir regularly commissions and premieres choral works by composers from the Northwest and across the US, including such notable artists as Jacob Avshalomov, Morten Lauridsen, Tomas Svoboda, and Bryan Johanson. Bringing music to the community is a key part of the mission of the Portland Symphonic Choir. A proud participant in the Arts for All program, the Choir provides low cost tickets to Oregon Trail Card participants. The Choir has also partnered with Oregon Mentors and Providence ElderPlace to to provide all ages free or low-cost access to concerts. The Choir is a proud participant in the Work for Art program, and a member of Business for Culture & the Arts (BCA). Each summer, choral music lovers are invited to sing along with members of the Symphonic Choir at Summer Sings.

The annual tradition continues! Join PSC for a Wintersong, a holiday choral concert on Saturday, December 14 at 4:30 pm....
01/11/2024

The annual tradition continues! Join PSC for a Wintersong, a holiday choral concert on Saturday, December 14 at 4:30 pm. Celebrate the holidays with PSC alongside guest choirs from Tualatin High School conducted by Andrew Bergh and Jefferson High School conducted by Joshua Sommerville. Portland’s Choir since 1945 plans to make the season bright. Tickets available at www.pschoir.org

Only two days until our Fill the Vault Fundraiser! For tickets, a link to the online and in-person Silent Auction regist...
17/10/2024

Only two days until our Fill the Vault Fundraiser! For tickets, a link to the online and in-person Silent Auction registration, and more, visit www.pschoir.org!

In the lead-up to our Fill the Vault fundraiser, we're sharing another memory from October 2022 - PSC was at the Bank of...
11/10/2024

In the lead-up to our Fill the Vault fundraiser, we're sharing another memory from October 2022 - PSC was at the Bank of Expensify for our Foundations concert, where our singers were joined by the dancers of push/FOLD! Photo Credit: Samuel Hobbs

09/10/2024

A throwback to a rehearsal for a previous From The Vault from April at the Bank of Expensify! We hope you'll join us on Friday, October 18th to enjoy the architecture and some musical moments from the coming season while you support Portland's Choir Since 1945. Tickets available at www.pschoir.org

Only 10 days until Fill the Vault! We hope to see you there! Tickets for our fundraiser are available at www.pschoir.org
09/10/2024

Only 10 days until Fill the Vault! We hope to see you there! Tickets for our fundraiser are available at www.pschoir.org

PSC is so excited to be back for the first day of rehearsals next week! In the meantime, here's another Portland Symphon...
28/09/2024

PSC is so excited to be back for the first day of rehearsals next week! In the meantime, here's another Portland Symphonic Choir throwback -- all the way back to one of the choir's first appearances in 1945.

From the archives: in September 1946, the Mayor’s Office of Portland sent a commemorative letter to the president of the...
26/09/2024

From the archives: in September 1946, the Mayor’s Office of Portland sent a commemorative letter to the president of the 1-year-old PSC, celebrating our very first season. 78 years later, help us continue the tradition and celebrate our upcoming season. Visit ww.pschoir.org and save the dates for our upcoming season and bring a friend!

The fall equinox is about 10 days away -- choristers, you know what that means! Rehearsal season is around the corner. ...
14/09/2024

The fall equinox is about 10 days away -- choristers, you know what that means! Rehearsal season is around the corner. Portland's Choir since 1945 goes back into rehearsal mode towards September's end. So, as the nights get longer, visit www.pschoir.org to mark your calendars and grab your tickets for our upcoming events!

We're ready for the downbeat of 24-25's season! Check out our events and concerts on www.pschoir.org!
12/09/2024

We're ready for the downbeat of 24-25's season! Check out our events and concerts on www.pschoir.org!

11/09/2024

Help PSC Fill the Vault! Our fundraiser is coming up October 18th at 7:00 pm. Help us raise funds in support of our season with great music, tasty treats, a silent auction, and more! Get your tickets at the

06/09/2024

Help PSC Fill the Vault at our October 18th fundraiser! Tickets available on www.pschoir.org.

Mark your calendars for Friday, October 18th and help us "Fill The Vault" with our annual fundraising event! Join the Ch...
05/09/2024

Mark your calendars for Friday, October 18th and help us "Fill The Vault" with our annual fundraising event! Join the Choir to raise funds in support of our season with great music, tasty treats, a silent auction, and more! For more information, visit www.pschoir.org

Join us Friday, October 18th and help us "Fill the Vault!" at our annual fundraising event. Mark your calendars so you d...
05/09/2024

Join us Friday, October 18th and help us "Fill the Vault!" at our annual fundraising event. Mark your calendars so you don't miss the great music, tasty treats, a silent auction, and more. Tickets now available at https://www.pschoir.org/.

Summer Sings 3 is today! Come sing our four New Works Composition Call winning finalist pieces -- we'll see you at 7:00!
21/08/2024

Summer Sings 3 is today! Come sing our four New Works Composition Call winning finalist pieces -- we'll see you at 7:00!

Only two days until Summer Sings 3! Join us at 7:00 pm on Wednesday at the Multnomah Arts Center. Come be part of the cr...
19/08/2024

Only two days until Summer Sings 3! Join us at 7:00 pm on Wednesday at the Multnomah Arts Center. Come be part of the creation and workshopping of new music!

Our New Music Reading Session celebrates the creation of new choral music! One goal behind Summer Sings is to create con...
17/08/2024

Our New Music Reading Session celebrates the creation of new choral music! One goal behind Summer Sings is to create connections through audience participation and broaden choral music’s reach in Portland. So, come be a part of the music. Pick up a score and help our four winning composers workshop their pieces. Admission is free!

One more opportunity to be part of the music! Join us for Summer Sings 3 - New Music! Come support four new compositions...
15/08/2024

One more opportunity to be part of the music! Join us for Summer Sings 3 - New Music! Come support four new compositions. 7:00 pm on Wednesday, August 21 -- admission is free!

Summer Sings 3 is only a week away! Come, pick up a score, and sing along next to members of the Portland Symphonic Choi...
14/08/2024

Summer Sings 3 is only a week away! Come, pick up a score, and sing along next to members of the Portland Symphonic Choir. Help us uplift our New Works Score Call finalists, and come support them at the free Summer Sings on Wednesday, August 21 at 7:00 pm at Multnomah Arts Center. Admission is free: https://www.pschoir.org/summer-sings-24

Come be a part of the music at the New Works Reading Session! A workshop of four new works, the winners of our Summer Si...
12/08/2024

Come be a part of the music at the New Works Reading Session! A workshop of four new works, the winners of our Summer Sings New Scores Call, join us Wednesday at 7:00 pm. Admission is free! Reserve your spot at the

The last Sing of the 2024 Summer Sings Season is nearly here! Come be part of the music! Our New Music Reading Session c...
11/08/2024

The last Sing of the 2024 Summer Sings Season is nearly here! Come be part of the music! Our New Music Reading Session celebrates the work of four winning finalists for our New Works Score Call.

The 2024 New Works Finalists Are:
Afternoon On A Hill (Frances Bigelow)
Peace (Jesse Preis)
The Road Not Taken (Dawn Sonntag)

2024 Youth Composition Finalist
Come Home (Zella Selvoy-Devan)

Reserve your freeSummer Sings Tickets on the PSC Website here: https://www.pschoir.org/summer-sings-24

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A throwback to a rehearsal for a previous From The Vault from April at the Bank of Expensify! We hope you'll join us on Friday, October 18th to enjoy the architecture and some musical moments from the coming season while you support Portland's Choir Since 1945. Tickets available at www.pschoir.org

Help PSC Fill the Vault! Our fundraiser is coming up October 18th at 7:00 pm. Help us raise funds in support of our season with great music, tasty treats, a silent auction, and more! Get your tickets at the #linkinbio #choralmusic #fundraiser

Help PSC Fill the Vault at our October 18th fundraiser! Tickets available on www.pschoir.org.

We are your choir! Join us for Summer Sings 3: Our New Works Reading Session!

Sneak preview of one of the small ensembles singing at From the Vault on Sunday! Come to one of our favorite things -- singing and making music together. Admission is free -- save your spot at this link! https://www.pschoir.org/new-events/from-the-vault-my-favorite-things

Solo sneak peek from From the Vault with Fernanda Rinza Music! Join us on April 21st to do our favorite things -- enjoy beautiful music and socialize! Admission is free: https://www.pschoir.org/new-events/from-the-vault-my-favorite-things

From The Vault Sneak Peek!
From The Vault Sneak Peek!

A sneak peek of a small PSC Ensemble piece on From the Vault! Join us April 21st to hear the rest and a selection of solos and duets from singers in the choir-- admission is free, and tickets are at https://www.pschoir.org/new-events/from-the-vault-my-favorite-things

What's your favorite movement of the All-Night Vigil? One of our Altos, Claire's favorite is Number 2. Find Your Movement and join us for Vespers - a collaboration of immersive movement and beautiful singing! Performances are January 19-21 and tickets are available at this link: https://thereser.org/event/vespers/

Abby's favorite movement of the All-Night Vigil is Number 8! Find Your Movement and join us for Vespers! Performances are January 19-21 and tickets are available at this link: https://thereser.org/event/vespers/

Join PSC for Vespers and Find Your Movement! Tickets at https://thereser.org/event/vespers/

Some of our choristers are sharing their favorite movements of the All-Night Vigil in preparation for our Vespers collaboration of immersive movement and beautiful singing! Watch to learn why Jesse in our Tenor section's favorite is Movement 9. Find Your Movement and join us for Vespers! Performances are January 19-21 and tickets are available at this link: https://thereser.org/event/vespers/

As we move through the holiday season and past the shortest day of the year, we take a moment to appreciate the light you all brought into our season. We hope you enjoy Bright Morning Stars from PSC’s Wintersong concert! You can support PSC and learn more about the choir at our website here: https://www.pschoir.org/support-us

We hope you've tuned in to Wintersong Live for a holiday sing-along! If you haven't yet, there's still time to watch until January 3rd. Here is Hark! The Herald Angels Sing. Composed by Felix Mendelssohn, this Christmas carol also features a descant and organ arrangement by the famous English organist and arranger David Willcocks.

Wintersong Sing Along with Portland Symphonic Choir!
Wintersong Sing Along with Portland Symphonic Choir!

We hope you've tuned in to Wintersong Live on our website! If you haven't yet, there's still time to watch until January 3rd. Enjoy another holiday sing-along with the choir - here is Hark! The Herald Angels Sing. Composed by Felix Mendelssohn, this Christmas Carol here features a descant and organ arrangement by the famous English organist and arranger David Willcocks.

Wintersong Sing Along!
Wintersong Sing Along!

If you missed the opportunity to join us for Wintersong, you can sing along from home! The Wintersong Sing-Alongs are a favorite tradition of the choir, where we invite everyone to join us for a few pieces that celebrate the holidays. Here is O Hanukkah!

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Established in 1945, the Portland Symphonic Choir has a long and rich legacy of bringing great choral masterworks to the Northwest. Singers selected for membership in this largely volunteer ensemble come from all over the Portland Metro area and from all walks of life. Under the newly formed Artistic Leadership Consortium comprised of Wendy Bamonte, Alissa Deeter, and Douglas Schneider, the Choir has achieved a reputation of excellence and dedication through creating powerful, accessible choral experiences for all kinds of music enthusiasts— from the experienced musician to the brand new listener. In addition to performing major works as the resident chorus for the Oregon Symphony, the Choir regularly commissions and premieres choral works by composers from the Northwest and across the US, including such notable artists as Jacob Avshalomov, Morten Lauridsen, Tomas Svoboda, and Bryan Johanson. Several recent concerts have celebrated American music and its rich history of song. Bringing music to the community is a key part of the mission of the Portland Symphonic Choir. A proud participant in the Arts for All program, the Choir provides low cost tickets to Oregon Trail Card participants. The Choir has also partnered with Oregon Mentors and Providence ElderPlace to to provide all ages free or low-cost access to concerts. The Choir is a proud participant in the Work for Art program, and a member of Business for Culture & the Arts (BCA). And each summer, choral music lovers are invited to sing along with members of the Symphonic Choir at Summer Sings.