The Authentic Voice Series – Past Concerts

In 2018, Portland's Metropolitan Youth Symphony launched The Authentic Voice series in partnership with Fear No Music's Young Composers Project, in order to "teaching young musicians to use their artistry to empower others and create joy in the world." (Raúl Gómez, Music Director) Performed within the context of riveting and thoughtfully designed concerts, these new works serve to more fully diversify programming by directly representing this young generation of artists which comprise the orchestra. The partnership gives young, Portland-area composers an opportunity to write for and hear their work performed primarily by Symphony Orchestra, while giving ensemble musicians a chance to play never performed music by their peers. 

Led by acclaimed composer Kenji Bunch, Fear No Music educates and trains the next generation of young composers by way of the Young Composers Project. Established in 1997 to answer a call to encourage and cultivate musical curiosity and creativity in the next generation, YCP provides training and mentorship in music composition to students grades 6-12.