From March 20-25, the Willamette University Chamber Choir (alma mater of series director Derek Sup) will perform in and around northern California, with stops in Novato, San Francisco, and Sacramento. They will be hosted by the Glenview Classical Series on the evening of Thursday, March 20th at 7:30 pm at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Oakland, 1658 Excelsior Ave Oakland CA 94602.
The tour concert program will draw from a variety of styles and time periods, featuring compositions by Paul Hindemith, Josquin des Prez, Reena Esmail, and Oliver Tarney, as well as folk songs from Germany, Italy, and the Philippines. The program will also include Jake Runestad's "A Silence Haunts Me" for piano and chorus—an impassioned work that explores heartbreak, loss, and resilience of the human spirit, inspired by Beethoven's words and music. Featured on piano will be recent WU music alumna, Trinity Goff '24.
Members of the community are welcome to join the Chamber Choir along their tour. All events listed below are free and open to the public. For more info, email Dr. Song at asong@willamette.edu or Tour Coordinator Jaylah Bennett at jmbennett@willamette.edu.