Persisting Sound

Persisting Sound aims to introduce contemporary classical music to new audiences & encourage greater discussion & inclusivity within the local arts community.

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If you missed it, Vulnerability is archived so you can still watch it! Check it out here:
https://t.co/olaScXx15x

@auralcomposting @LisaNeher @carolynaquick

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Co-founder @cquickcomposer talks about one of the pieces on our very first concert and how @PersistingSound came to be! 😍 #Throwback

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Check out co-founder @cquickcomposer and new publishing collective @RaindropNewMus!

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We've got some exciting news coming up! Stay tuned, but for now, check out our new look 💁‍♀️ #PersistingSound #New #NewMusic #ClassicalMusic #LivingComposers #Music #PDX #PDXComposers #ComingSoon

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Continuing the trend of sharing some good things from 2021, co-founder @gentry_savannah moved to the Big Apple this Fall after accepting a spot in the @MSMnyc Contemporary Performance Program! Congrats, Savannah! #flutist #NY #PDX #PersistingSound #Contemporary #NewMusic #Flute

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#PersistingSound #Cover #Arrangement #acappella #ImogenHeap #HideAndSeek #pdx #pdxmusic #PandemicTunes

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We're still here! It's time to share some of the good things from 2021. So stay tuned to hear what we've been up to! For now, some music 🎶 Here's something a bit different for us: co-founder @carolynaquick arranged/produced/performed this this summer ☀️https://t.co/aGk67eH3KY

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Tune in tomorrow at 4pm PST for our virtual concert: Vulnerability! 🎼 (link below):

https://t.co/olaScXx15x

#PSVulnerability #persistingsound #womencomposers #nonbinarycomposers #singers #classicalmusic #pdx #virtualconcerts #collaboration #concertsinquarantine #vulnerability

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My latest composition is Finding The Light for SSAA/SATB choir and piano with text from students about this unique time and I thought I'd share some sketches! #wip #virtualchoir #quarantinecomposing #PSVulnerability

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On tomorrow's concert I will be singing Vulnerablity, the tiny work I wrote for @slampreasoprano in April as part of her Tiny Works for Quarantine project. Here's an except of Stephanie Lamprea wonderful interpretation! #PSVulnerability #DeadFiresAnthology #TinyWorksforQuarantine

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You can find out more about Drew on social media @auralcomposting and their website https://t.co/bcEj3U1rIC

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Happy Friday! My name is Drew Swatosh (they/them) and I'm a composer/tenor/multi-instrumentalist who loves tech, fashion, and women's soccer. I will be taking over Persisting Sound's social media today ahead of their concert, Vulnerability, tomorrow at 4pm PST #PSVulnerability

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Want to see what we'll be singing Saturday? Check it out! Click the link for even more info on the music #PSVulnerability #PersistingSound @LisaNeher @auralcomposting @carolynaquick https://t.co/anfEJdHEZo

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About the Performer: Composer/Soprano @carolynaquick co-founded @PersistingSound with @Savannahgentry in 2019. She @LisaNeher and @auralcomposting are thrilled to put on "Vulnerability" along with the premiere her new work "Alleluia" for self-accompanying soprano #PSVulnerability

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If you enjoyed hearing more about Drew Swatosh's (@auralcomposting) Dead Fires Anthology & the pieces being programed on Vulnerability, then watch this space on Friday for their social media take over!
#PSVulnerability #DeadFiresAnthology #tenor #composer #nonbinary

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Coming from a background in arts integrated education, Drew Swatosh (@auralcomposting) strives to create connections in their music. On Vulnerability, they will present 2 pieces from the Dead Fires Anthology including the premiere of Dead Fires by @carolynaquick #PSVulnerability

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New music powerhouse @LisaNeher is a composer, singer & actress on a mission to transform audiences through story, sound, & open heartedness. Her @1voiceproject champions solo vocal music. She is delighted to join @PersistingSound on our Vulnerability concert! #PSVulnerability

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Selfie time with our cat, Max!
#cats
#operakitties
#mezzo
#PSVulnerability

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Afternoon score edits! Making some engraving tweaks to an old piece thanks to the expertise of @daniellekharp!

#PSVulnerability #newmusic #composer #dayinthelife #pdxclassicalevents #pdxmusic #persistingsound

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Zoom masterclass teaching at @KirkwoodCC today!
#voiceteacher
#operasinger
#PSVulnerability
#persistingsound
#vocalmasterclass
#singing