In anticipation of their upcoming tour to Spain, ISing Choir, under the direction of Stephen Galván, will present a colorful program featuring music from the Americas. The concert will begin with a fiery rendition of Psalm 150 from Brazil by Ernani Aguiar followed by a sacred prayer in double choir formation, O sacrum convivium by Antonio de Salazar. Antonio de Salazar is a little-known composer who worked in Mexico in the early 1700s. Also on the program are the dramatic The Conversion of Saul by Randall Stroope, and the heartrending Even When He is Silent by Kim André Arnesen.

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The second half will feature Christopher Tin's Wild Swans, the tango Noche de Lluvia and a vibrant arrangement of a Hispanic folk song, La Llorona. The concert will conclude with Pacific Northwest composer Morten Lauridsen's Sure on this Shining Night, a choral gem filled with beauty and wonder. International concert pianist Yvonne Yang will join ISing.

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In keeping with ISing’s mission, the choir will be accepting separate donations (cash, check or credit card) to support this season’s beneficiary, Friends of Pimpollo, an Oregon-based non-profit organization dedicated to transforming lives in southern Mexico by supporting education for children, families, and communities facing significant barriers.

 

ISing’s mission is to share innovative and exceptional choral music while supporting local non-profit organizations. Since its founding in 2005, the choir has raised $454,428 for worthy causes. ISing performs the finest that choral music has to offer and increases public awareness of non-profits that are making a positive impact in our community.

 

This concert series is made possible through grants from Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation, the Cultural Coalition of Washington County, Oregon Cultural Trust and the City of Beaverton Arts Program.