Saturday, June 8, 2024 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
Dolores Winningstad Theatre, Portland, OR, United States
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$40 ($30 senior, $15 artist/student/veteran)

Joe Kye — Selected works
Freddy Vilches — Selected works
Cecille Elliott — Selected works
Kenji Bunch — Selected works
Judy A. Rose — Selected works
Kimberly Osberg — Selected works
Jasmine Barnes — Selected works
Mari Ésabel Valverde — Selected works
Damien Geter — Selected works

In 2009, Resonance Ensemble began to build a formidable new force in Portland’s classical music scene: a fiercely talented choir, led by conductor Katherine FitzGibbon, that didn’t just want to sing; they were on a mission. 

Now, 15 years later, Resonance invites Portland audiences to join them in celebration with "Mission 15," a concert highlighting their journey as "one of the Northwest's finest choirs" (Willamette Week) – dedicated to championing innovative voices, cultivating community engagement, and deeply considering social impact. This performance features many of the extraordinary artists and partners important to Resonance's story, sharing indelible new works that showcase the group's unwavering commitment to mission-driven art. 

It all takes place one night only at the Winningstad Theatre, on Saturday, June 8th, 2024, at 7:30pm. 

Highlights include:

- Composer-performers Joe Kye, Freddy Vilches, and Cecille Elliott, each joining forces with Resonance in performing their own original works
- Special guest performances by flutist Adam Eccleston, Las Matices Latin Ensemble, cellist Valdine Mishkin, and more!
- Additional Resonance-commissioned works by composers Kenji Bunch, Judy A. Rose, Kimberly R. Osberg, Jasmine Barnes, Mari Esabel Valverde, and Damien Geter
- Surprise appearances from partners from throughout our 15 years
- The world premiere of a new poem by poet-in-residence S. Renee Mitchell—along with featured texts by poets A. Mimi Sei, Sonya Renee Taylor, James DePreist, Lady Dane Figueroa Edidi, and more!
- A post-concert celebratory conversation with the composers and conductors
- An exclusive sneak peek into Resonance's highly anticipated Season 16!

About Resonance Ensemble

Resonance Ensemble, a professional vocal ensemble based in Portland, Oregon, creates powerful programs that promote meaningful social change. Resonance works to amplify voices that have long been silenced, and they do so through moving, thematic concerts that highlight solo and choral voices, new music by composers and poets whose stories have been underrepresented on the concert stage, visual and other performing artists, and community partners.

https://www.resonancechoral.org/

About Joe Kye, violin

Joe Kye discharges worlds of emotion with his lush string loops and eclectic style. From viral TikTok jingles skewering microaggressions to delivering keynote speeches about creativity, community, and identity, Joe’s work taps into an inner core, inspiring audiences to compassion and empathy. Drawing upon his immigrant upbringing, Kye weaves together electronic and acoustic textures, catchy melodies, and vocals to uplift and empower listeners. Violin-looping meets jazz, classical, and world pop in a sound that defies borders and blurs boundaries. He has opened for Yo-Yo Ma, recorded a Tedx Talk, and been featured on NPR. He's an Oregon Arts Commission 2023 Fellow.

http://www.joekye.com

About Adam Eccleston, flute

Adam Eccleston has appeared Oregon Symphony and other orchestras. At 19 years old, he made his solo debut in New York performing Borne Carmen Fantasy for Flute and Orchestra. Eccleston has been awarded top prizes in competitions for which he was featured at Carnegie Hall. He was the Artist in Residence for All Classical Portland radio station for two years and currently sits as Chair of the Recording Inclusivity Initiative, which brings to light music of underrepresented composers.

A firm supporter of arts education, Eccleston has worked extensively with many social change organizations including BRAVO Youth Orchestras, where he is the Program Director. BRAVO is an El Sistema inspired music program based in Portland, Oregon that serves over 600 students. He is a faculty member with the Global Leaders Program that empowers arts changemakers to grow organizations that impact communities.

Eccleston plays on a 14K White Gold Powell flute and a handmade Tigerwood Powell piccolo.

http://www.adameccleston.net

Dolores Winningstad Theatre

1111 SW Broadway
Portland, OR 97205
United States

https://www.portland5.com/winningstad-theatre