Noteworthy News, August 6, 2021

Important upcoming dates:

Last week, we announced the invitation to be the choir for the Andrea Bocelli concert in early November. While the details are still being finalized, please note that the date is Thursday, November 4. Last week’s Noteworthy News showed the correct day but incorrect date.

Our next session of Summer Sings is on Monday, August 16. We will be exploring the Vaughan Williams wonderful Dona Nobis Pacem with guest clinician Shohei Kobayashi. He brings his experiences as a conductor, ensemble vocalist, and art song interpreter with his insights as a singer/songwriter to collaborate with music lovers of all backgrounds. As an assistant professor of music at Reed College, Shohei leads the choral program and teaches courses in music theory and musicianship.

And on the 23rd, we get to make music together IN PERSON! Be sure to register for our next Vocalize & Socialize by clicking this registration link. We will continue to be on the outdoor basketball court at the Multnomah Arts Center. Plan on arriving early (6:45) to sign in, get your music, and socialize -- and be sure to bring a chair! All vaccinated singers are welcome. After singing, the plan is to continue the social interaction at the nearby Lucky Labrador Pub.

All 8 of this summer's vocal technique and practice sessions are available to review on the Members and Alumni/Guest pages of our website. Click on the Let's Get Ready To Sing Again tab then scroll down the website page. These exercises will help with “Voice Checks" for returning PSC members. 

An email was sent mid-July (16th) to every Choir member with specific voice check information (you will or will NOT need to perform a voice check). Excerpts from the Missa Solemnis will be used this year. Specific information is in your customized email. Regardless of when you auditioned or last sang a voice check, Choir members who participated in at least 70% of our 2020-21 Virtual Season (October through May) will NOT have to sing for Alissa and Wendy at this time. If you have not received the voice check email, please email Claire right away (claire@pschoir.org).

Auditions for new members to join PSC for our 2021-22 season will take place over 3 days in August. Click here for more information including the audition registration form. Please share this (link) with folks you may know that are looking to participate in "Portland's Choir Since 1945." 


Alissa Deeter