Northwest Vocal Arts

05/04/2026

https://www.nwvocalarts.org/summer-choral-academy

August 10-14, 9:00 am-3:00 pm, for ages Prek-18 at Rose City Park United Methodist Church.

Does your child love to sing? Northwest Vocal Arts Summer Choral Academy is a wonderful, fun, action-packed week of games, masterclasses, mentorship, solo and ensemble performance opportunities, private lessons, group-building and more! The week ends with a public concert for friends and family. Click on the link to learn more. Early bird deadline ends May 11!

05/03/2026

Building on the excitement from this past season, NWVA will host Raising Voices - our inaugural Friends of NWVA Benefit - on Sunday, May 31 at 4:30pm. Help us continue to present concerts with innovative programming, develop and expand our educational outreach programs and provide opportunities for young people in need to sing-tuition free! Entertainment will be provided by our talented vocalists, catering by BroderPDX, beer/wine, soft drinks and great company. Check out the event website for more details:

Building on the excitement from this past season, NWVA will host Raising Voices - our first annual Friends of NWVA Benefit - on Sunday, May 31, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Road, Portland. Cost is $75 per person.Help us continue to present concerts with innovative programming,...

04/06/2026

https://www.nwvocalarts.org/annual-benefit

Building on the excitement from this past season, NWVA will hold its first major fundraising event on Sunday, May 31, 2026, 4:30-7:30pm at Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Road in Portland. Cost is $75 per person.

Help us continue to present concerts with innovative programming, develop and expand our educational outreach programs AND provide opportunities for young people in need to sing-tuition free!

Learn how you can help NWVA, AND enjoy a pleasant afternoon with inspirational music, fine dining and great company!

Sunday, May 31, 2026, 4:30-7:30 pm First Annual Friends of NWVA Benefit! Purchase Tickets Building on the excitement from this past season, NWVA will hold its first major fundraising event on Sunday, May 31, 2026, 4:30-7:30pm at Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Road in Portland. Cost is $75 per person.H...

04/01/2026

Registration is now open for NWVA's Second Summer Choral Academy, August 10-14, 2026, 9-3 pm, at Rose City Park United Methodist Church, 5830 NE Alameda, in Portland!

Our camp is great for any child grades PreK-18 who already loves to sing or wants to find their voice. No experience is required. Students will be divided into classes based on their age.

Kids will enjoy games, projects, masterclasses, performance opportunities, private lessons, group-building and more in this fun and fast-paced camp!

Early bird pricing until May 11!

Summer Choral Academy | Summer Choral Academy | Week-Long Choral/Vocal Summer Camp Grades PK-12 August 10-14, 20269 a.m. - 3 p.m. Rose City Park United Methodist Church in Portland, Ore. Sharpen your skills for next school year in this fun and fast-paced summer camp! Masterclasses, mentorship, solo....

03/19/2026

Thank you to all who attended our concert last Sunday, March 15. We had a wonderful time presenting the music of Brazil. We had a large and appreciative crowd and made many new friends.

Please enjoy the Olympia Chamber Choir in a short video of our first tune, "Corcovado" by Antonio Carlos Jobim. Brian L. Davis is playing pandeiro, Lee Barbara bass, and Evan C. Paul piano. Que lindo!

03/14/2026

This Sunday, 3 pm! The music of Brazil, featuring works by Villa Lobos, Jobim and many more. Here's a sneak preview of Mas Que Nada: https://vimeo.com/1172337047/47d9741d1d?fl=ip&fe=ec

We have had a great time working with Brian L. Davis and preparing this music. Check it out! There are still some tickets left.

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Portland's most exciting new choral group, Northwest Vocal Arts, presents a celebration of Brazilian music.

03/11/2026

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Come enjoy the music, the food and the culture of Brazil on March 15 at 3:00 pm at Rose City Park United Methodist Church, 5830 NE Alameda Street, in Portland.

03/07/2026

Sneak peek of our upcoming concert Cordilheira, a celebration of Brazilian music on Sunday, March 15 at 3PM. Tickets are still available - click the link in the comments!

And stick around after the concert for a joyful Brazilian reception featuring BrazilTones, Santa Terra Bakery, Nossa Familia Coffee, and more! Produced in collaboration with GINGA Events.

02/16/2026

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Northwest Vocal Arts March 15 concert will be a celebration of the music and culture of Brazil!

The concert will feature stunning choral works including Bendita Sabedoria by Brazil's greatest composer, Heitor Villa-Lobos, as well as a wonderful setting of one of Brazil's most popular melodies, Corcovado, written by Antonio Carlos Jobim and Mas Que Nada, a tune popularized for American audiences by Sergio Mendes.

The choir will be joined by special guest percussionist Brian L Davis, recently returned from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he works as a Carnaval judge and performer. Brian has had a huge role in creating a Brazilian music scene in Portland. His resume also includes thirty years with Pink Martini, along with touring and or recording with Dub Squad, Upepo, Herbie Hancock, Dan Reed Network, Lions of Batucada, and many more. His work in Portland includes playing with The BrazilTones, and assisting with the youth Samba program at Durham Elementary School.

We will have pre-concert Brazilian tunes by DJ Ju Borba and a post- concert reception with music by the BrazilTones, snacks by Santa Terra Bakery and coffee by Nossa Família!

Vai ser ótimo!

Portland's most exciting new choral group, Northwest Vocal Arts, presents a celebration of Brazilian music.

10/19/2024

Hey, Everyone! The very first rehearsal for the Northwest Vocal Arts Youth Choir takes place this coming Monday, October 21st at Rose City Park United Methodist Church, 5830 NE Alameda St., Portland, OR 97213. It's not too late to sign up! Chipotle dinner at 5, rehearsal 6-7:30pm. Meet members of the professional choir. No tuition or audition. All are welcome - bring a friend! Please share this Google form with anyone who might be interested.

Please share your contact information so we can reach out with more information and details about our awesome program! Rehearsals start October 21!