Subject: July 4 | Song Studio

Hello friends,

I am grateful to reach out to this beautiful collective of people on a day that may be challenging for many of you, given the troubled times we're moving through. At our recent Pride concert, I sang "You'll Never Walk Alone" from the musical Carousel, a song which reminds us to "Walk on, walk on / With hope in your heart / And you'll never walk alone."

I hope you are practicing hope, my friends, in whatever way you can. We welcome you in your lessons this week to find a song that gives you hope.

I wish you light and ease and the support of your family and friends on this holiday.

Warmly,

Daniel Buchanan

P.S. Are you new to our newsletters? Welcome, welcome! Please don't hesitate to reach out and ask any questions you might have about our classes, private lessons, or rentals. We're glad you're here!

Daniel Buchanan sings "You'll Never Walk Alone" from Carousel at the 2025 Resound Pride Concert.

CLASSES

Song Studio Friday June 27th from 7-9p, taught by Daniel Buchanan

Song Studio: Friday, July 18th from 7-9p

3 spots left!

Did you know that it's free to observe any Song Studio class? It's a great chance to get a feel for the work we do at Resound NW and pick up valuable tips about singing! To observe, send email to us at info@resoundnw.com.

Song Studio is an opportunity for our community to come together through singing and provide a supportive environment to practice performing. After a period of group singing and warm-up, this class focuses on individual performances from students.

INVESTMENT: $40/class, or observe for free!

STUDIO GATHERINGS

We're delighted to invite you to our next Studio Gathering! Our August 23rd gathering will take place at the picnic shelter in Powell Park, and will feature three sets between 2p and 5p.

Students: if you are interested in performing at our gathering, please get in touch with your teacher, and they can help you sign up!

This is a relaxed, joyful Studio Gathering. Our Studio Gatherings are an opportunity for our students to perform for each other, to share what they are learning in their music lessons, and for friends and family to support their loved ones. Audiences will be invited to join in on the sing-a-long songs!

Come, bring a camp chair and an offering for our potluck table, or simply bring your self. What better way to celebrate the end of summer than by soaking in some tunes sung by our passionate music students??

Good things to note:

WHEN: Saturday August 23rd, 2025 from 2p - 5p. Come and go as you please.

WHERE: Powell Park (at the Picnic Shelter)

WHO: Friends & family and the general public. Our concerts are a great opportunity for prospective students to come and see what we do!

TICKETS: Free! No registration required, just come!

BRING: Something to offer to our Potluck table, if you wish. A snack, main dish, salad, or drink to share is great! Wine is ok, and plates/cups/napkins will be provided.

WEATHER: Portland in August! We're not likely to have rain but...you never know! Luckily, the picnic shelter will provide coverage if it decides to rain. Dress accordingly.

We will see you there!

STAFF/STUDENT EVENTS

Thursday July 10th

From Instructor Stephanie Smith:

Calling the Village! Join us online or in person for a concert to close the gap on Sky's education fund for Sophomore Year at Northwest Academy. The Wise Fools Series features amazing performers who are joining together to make sure a great kid in our community can go to performing arts school in a safe and supportive environment.

New performers added to this show! We are so close to meeting our goal to pay for Sky’s education next year. On Thursday, July 10 at 7pm at Resound NW, The Wise Fools Series – Year 2, Epilogue will feature Kelsey Leonard, Kylie Johnson-Owen, Erik Gullickson and Eli M Phillips with Stephanie Lynne Smith on the piano. What a cast! Doors will open at 6:30 pm, and donations are requested directly to the GoFundMe. This event will also be streaming live on the Miss Smith Presents YouTube channel.

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Tuesday July 15th

From Studio Admin Caitlin Lushington:

Facilitating Empowered Spaces: A Theatre Educator & Director Workshop

Co-taught by Cambria Herrera and Caitlin Lushington

Tuesday July 15 from 6p – 9p | @ Resound NW
Investment: $60 or Pay What You Will | No one turned away for lack of funds.

Limited spots left!

As a theatre educator or director, we know you want to create an environment where artists can thrive. In this three-hour workshop we will dive into how identity, power, and casting intersect and impact the rehearsal and classroom. Through hands-on exercises and collective conversation, we will navigate the nuances of what ‘empowerment‘ looks like in these spaces, the relationship between facilitator and participant, and gather wisdom on culturally-conscious casting practices. You will walk away with exercises you can implement right away, language to facilitate these conversations with your own students and artists, and a collective of fellow teachers and directors with shared intentions.

WE'VE GOT MERCH!

We are super excited to announce that we've got MERCH! Take a look and carry a little bit of Resound with you, wherever you go.

Soft, comfy tshirts
Pull-over hoodies
Crew neck sweatshirts
Tote bags
Mugs
Baseball caps
Bucket hats

This is a new endeavor, so please don't hesitate to reach out and ask questions if you're looking for something in particular! Send your merch questions to info@resoundnw.com.

Our Merch Site

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