Pacific Youth Choir's 22nd season, Reflections, invites audiences to experience a musical journey that mirrors the diverse tapestry of our singers, community, and world.
Reflections showcases repertoire that speaks to the lived experiences of our singers and features works by contemporary composers who represent a wide spectrum of backgrounds and identities.
We also turn our gaze to our local community, celebrating its triumphs while acknowledging its challenges. Through song, we aim to inspire positive change, listen to diverse voices, and promote equity and care for all.
Finally, this season embraces the rich musical traditions of cultures around the globe. This international repertoire introduces our singers and audiences to a variety of languages, cultural expressions, and religious traditions, fostering a deeper appreciation for our shared humanity.
Join Pacific Youth Choir for a season that not only showcases the beauty of choral music but also reflects the vibrant, multifaceted world in which we live. Reflections promises to be a transformative experience for singers and listeners alike, reminding us that every note tells a story, and every voice matters.
Featured Concerts
Wintertide Awakes
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, we invite you to embrace the magic of winter through song.
From the gentle hush of snowfall to the stark beauty of frozen vistas, our singers will transport you to a world of natural wonder, evoking awe and reverence for winter's raw beauty.
This concert celebrates winter's rich cultural tapestry, showcasing diverse holiday traditions and seasonal customs from around the world. From popular classics to shimmering contemporary works, Wintertide Awakes is an ode to togetherness, presence, family, and community in the holiday season.
Join us for an evening that promises to warm your spirit and kindle a renewed appreciation for winter's wonders.
Tickets on sale starting November 4.
December 15, 2024
The Essence of the Soul
Join Pacific Youth Choir for The Essence of the Soul, the musical culmination of our 22nd season!
This concert delves into the heart of the human experience, weaving together themes of aspiration, self-discovery, and interconnectedness. Our singers’ voices will guide you from personal introspection to global awareness.
Together, we’ll experience the power of self-reflection and the profound impact of words and ideas as we honor those who have raised their voices for positive change.
The Essence of the Soul invites you to reflect on your own journey. Join us for an evening that promises to inspire, challenge, and uplift – reminding us all of music's unique power to touch the very core of who we are.
Tickets on sale starting April 7.
May 18, 2025
An Evening with Chanticleer
February 22, 2025
Pacific Youth Choir and Friends of Chamber Music are honored to host with the GRAMMY® Award-winning Chanticleer! They will share the stage with PYC, as well as talented choirs from Lincoln, South Ridge, Tigard, and Westside Christian High Schools. This concert is a culmination of a full day of workshops with the members of this highly-acclaimed ensemble.
Tickets on sale January 13, 2025.
Alumni Concerts
December 21, 2024 & June 8, 2025
Don’t miss Portland’s best kept secret – our Alumni Concerts feature graduates from across our 21-year history, many of whom have continued their musical pursuits professionally and recreationally across the country.
This full-length concert features conducting from both our Artistic Director, Chris Maunu, as well as Founding Artistic Director, Mia Hall Miller. Each concert continues our season theme of Reflections, examining the internal and external perspectives that come further on in life.
Tickets on sale beginning December 2 and May 19.
Choral FX Honor Choir Concert
October 4, 2024
Pacific Youth Choir and the professional Choro in Schola ensemble are proud to host the annual Choral FX Honor Choir! Established by the legendary conductor Dr. Bruce Browne, this concert will be the culminating performance of the hard work of high school honor choir singers from across the Portland metro area.
This community event is free. Seating is general admission.
Guest Appearances
Dr. Martin Luther King Day Celebration
Pacific Youth Choir is honored to be invited back to participate in Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church of Portland’s annual interfaith service to honor and celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy and dream of peace and unity.
The event features music and gifted speakers that will leave you feeling hopeful and encouraged as we continue to advance Dr. King’s dream as a community.
This community event is free. Seating is general admission.
January 19, 2025
Metropolitan Youth Symphony
March 2, 2025
Metropolitan Youth Symphony is featuring Pacific Youth Choir in concert at the beautiful Newmark Theatre.
This concert will showcase the stunning “Waloyo Yamoni” from The Drop that Contained the Sea by Christopher Tin.
Don’t miss this special event that brings together the powerful forces of these two legendary organizations!
Tickets on sale later this year.
Mahler 3: Nature Finds a Voice
June 14-16, 2025
"In it the whole of nature finds a voice," Mahler wrote of his Third Symphony. A work of immense scope and profound emotion in which the composer realizes his goal to "embrace everything" in his music, Mahler's Third is an expansive hymn to the primal life force that animates every flower in the meadow, animal in the forest, and the divine love that forever unites nature and humankind.
The performance will feature multiple groups, including Pacific Youth Choir, and is sure to be a very special experience.
Tickets on sale through Oregon Symphony beginning August 1, 2024.
Oregon Symphony Orchestra Family Concert Series
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Melodies of the Animal Kingdom
November 10, 2024
Explore the vast and fascinating animal kingdom with your Oregon Symphony! Join us for a toe-tapping, tail-wagging experience as we explore the enchanting world of animals through music. Featuring Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate’s Spirit Chief Names the Animal People, Korsakov’s Flight of the Bumblebee, selections from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, and more, this interactive concert will be a roaringly good time for the entire family.
Featuring Pacific Youth Choir
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The Sounds of Science
February 16, 2025
Discover the science of music! With the help of several popular compositions from Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture to Debussy’s Clair de lune and onstage demonstrations by Oregon Symphony musicians, young scientists and curious minds will learn all about vibrations, pitch, volume, sound waves, and more! Put on your lab coats and get ready for an educational and interactive concert all about what makes music possible.
Featuring Pacific Youth Choir
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Adventures in the Great Outdoors
April 27, 2025
The Oregon Symphony is going on a hike, and we want you to come along! Help the musicians stay on track as we journey through forests, mountains, lakes, and beyond. Featuring selections from Beethoven’s "Pastoral" Symphony, Handel’s Water Music, and more, this interactive concert is perfect for young music lovers and nature explorers.
Featuring Pacific Youth Choir
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Peter & the Wolf
June 1, 2025
Discover the instruments of the symphony through Prokofiev’s beloved children’s work Peter and the Wolf — the tale of a young boy who confronts a menacing wolf with the help of his animal friends! Experience the Oregon Symphony play the delightful score that cleverly introduces young audience members to the different musical instruments while the charming story is narrated live.
Featuring Pacific Youth Choir
