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Liz Bacon Brownson, Director of Marketing and Operations
503-427-8701 | liz@resonancechoral.org

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Programming with Purpose
Now in its seventeenth season, Resonance Ensemble is a professional vocal ensemble based in Portland, Oregon, known for crafting powerful programs that promote meaningful social change. Through thoughtful, thematic concerts, Resonance amplifies voices historically excluded from the stage—highlighting underrepresented composers, poets, visual artists, and community collaborators.

Under the leadership of Artistic Director Dr. Katherine FitzGibbon, Resonance Ensemble engages in bold collaborations with artistic and community partners. Its singers, described by Willamette Week as “one of the Northwest’s finest choirs,” bring technical excellence and emotional depth to repertoire that spans genres and generations.

Resonance commissions and champions new works that reflect diverse lived experiences, giving space to contemporary composers and poets whose perspectives are often overlooked. Collaborations have included poets, jazz musicians, singer-songwriters, dancers, painters, and playwrights—bringing music into rich dialogue with other creative disciplines.

Resonance has commissioned works by artists including A. Mimi Sei, Darrell Grant, Jasmine Barnes, Kenji Bunch, Cecille Elliott, Melissa Dunphy, Damien Geter, S. Renee Mitchell, Joe Kye, Judy A. Rose, Ringdown, Caroline Shaw, Danni Lee Parpan, and many others.

Each concert includes opportunities for the audience to engage directly with community organizations whose missions align with the performance themes. Resonance’s work has been recognized by both local and national media. Oregon ArtsWatch called it “part social commentary, part group therapy, and part best damn choir show in town.” In 2019, Chorus America awarded FitzGibbon the Louis Botto Award for Innovative Action and Entrepreneurial Zeal for her visionary leadership and impact. [250 Words, Updated: 04/2025]

PULL QUOTES

“Portland’s most socially conscious classical institution…” — The Oregonian

“Through Resonance, we are reminded of the power of the choral art and the ways in which it tells the stories of our lives.” —Oregon ArtsWatch

”…part social commentary, part group therapy, and part best damn choir show in town.” —Oregon ArtsWatch

“One of the Northwest’s finest choirs. —Willamette Week

VISUAL PRESS ASSETS

Click below to access current images of the choir and leadership team. This folder includes downloadable headshots, group photos, and more. Photo credits are included in each file name.

Ensemble & Leadership — High-res images of our artists, leadership team, and Resonance Ensemble in action

Brand Assets — Logos, color guides, and other materials for press use

The Resonance YouTube Channel — Full performances, behind-the-scenes, and more

Meet Resonance Ensemble – Who are we? Watch our story.

PRESS RELEASES

2026

April 28, 2026 —Resonance Ensemble Awarded Rossotti Family Foundation Grant to Advance Mission-Driven Programming

April 27, 2026 — A Grain of Sand, Revisited, Music Reflecting on Asian American History & Identity

April 24, 2026 — Resonance Ensemble Awarded Dale Warland Singers Grant to Collaborate with Composer Caroline Shaw

February 2026 — Resonance Ensemble presents: North American Indigenous Songbook

January 2026—Resonance Ensemble releases new Album: Safe Harbor

January 2026 — Resonance Ensemble presents: Sweet Honey in the Rock