It’s more than a theme—it’s a promise.
Through Resonance, we are reminded of the power of the choral art and the ways in which it tells the stories of our lives. — Daryl Browne, Oregon ArtsWatch
Dear Friend of Resonance,
The world is loud. We hear the news, the debates, the clamor of everyday life. Music—the sound of live music—has a way of cutting through it. It reminds us who we are, what we care about, and the world we hope to build.
This season, Resonance Ensemble presents The Sound of Us. It’s more than a theme—it’s a promise: that our performances will be powerful and heartfelt; that the voices you hear are some of the finest in the Pacific Northwest; that everything we do is rooted in our community of collaborators—and that you, our supporters, are an essential part of this sound. None of it happens without you.
What is the Sound of Us?
It’s the voices of our city, our region, and our nation, brought to life in music.
We put composers at the forefront of every program, commissioning visionary new music and partnering with extraordinary artists—Pulitzer Prize-winner Caroline Shaw, Sweet Honey in the Rock®, and others. This is new repertoire you won’t hear anywhere else, performed by musicians at the top of their craft.
It’s world-class recordings.
This January, we release Safe Harbor, a new album featuring twelve Resonance commissions from composers Jasmine Barnes, Kenji Bunch, Cecille Elliott, Damien Geter, Darrell Grant, Joe Kye, Kimberly R. Osberg, Judy A. Rose, and Mari Esabel Valverde. Each piece reflects our commitment to artistry, community, and truth.
It’s moments still to come.
Our season continues with a world premiere commission from Sweet Honey in the Rock in January, a West Coast premiere of a landmark collection of vocal music by Indigenous composers in March, and a poignant musical reflection on Asian American stories of political formation in June. Every performance is a collaboration—with artists, communities, and you.
YOU are the Sound of Us.
Every gift pays artists, supports visionary composers, and shares this music with the world.
Will you help us raise $20,000 by Dec. 31 to carry The Sound of Us into 2026 and beyond?
On behalf of the Resonance Ensemble Board of Directors and staff, thank you for your ongoing support. With your gift, the music doesn’t just rise above the noise—it lights the path forward.
Sincerely,
Katherine FitzGibbon
Artistic Director