In addition to providing arts education to the greater Portland area, Aaron and Diedre Smith conduct residencies and workshops throughout the United States. One World Chorus, based in Portland, Oregon, serves children ages 8-13 in diverse communities. In addition to providing arts education to the greater Portland area, Aaron and Diedre Smith conduct residencies and workshops throughout the Unite
d States. We are thrilled to be partnering with the Cura Orphanage in Kenya for our first outreach project in Africa. All participants in One World Chorus will learn repertoire from a variety of musical genres including classical, international folk, and contemporary. Vocal training is augmented by drumming, music theory, composition, creative movement, choreography, yoga, and meditation. Curriculum is designed to be a fun, interactive, whole-child experience that emphasizes the joy of self-expression while instilling the value of discipline and diligence.
