Subject: What's happening this summer at Resound!

Hello friends,


We've got a summer full of opportunities to sing and perform!


Sign up for our three Song Studio classes this summer using the new form on our website, or talk with your teacher about performing at either of the upcoming Studio Gatherings.


Stephanie Smith is offering three Performance Practices sessions which have just a handful of spots left.


Plus, students and staff have myriad events you can join throughout the summer as well.


Have a lovely rest of your week, and hope to see you at the studio.


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!

JUNE

Performance Practices: Tuesday June 17 from 7-9p

Performance Practices: Tuesday June 17 from 7-9p

There's three spots left for the Tuesday June 17th session of Performance Practices! These are one-off classes, so if you're looking for the next seven-week session of Performance Practices, that will take place next Fall.

Performance Practices is a class that helps you navigate the art of performance. You will learn:

  1. Ways to manage performance anxiety

  2. How to communicate with your audience

  3. How to set yourself up for success as a performing artist

To sign up for one of the sessions listed above, email us at info@resoundnw.com. Spots will be given on a first come, first serve basis.

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

Song Studio: Friday, June 27th from 7-9p

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!

2nd Annual Pride Concert, featuring Resound NW teachers, students, and SoulSinging groups. June 14th 2025 from 2-5p at Powell Park. The event is free.

We're delighted to invite you to our 2nd annual PRIDE concert!


STUDENTS: If you would like to sing for our Pride concert, please let your teacher know and they can help you to 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 oncoming of summer and our beautiful, vivacious queer community than by soaking in some tunes sung by our passionate music students??


WHEN: June 14th, 2025 from 2p - 5p. Feel free to come and go as you please.


WHERE: Powell Park: 2500 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97202 (at the Picnic Shelter)


WHO: Friends & family of our singers are most welcome, as is 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: Mid-June in Portland means we anticipate rain or shine. Luckily, the picnic shelter will provide coverage if it decides to rain. Dress accordingly.


We will see you there!

JULY

Performance Practices: Tuesday July 8 from 7-9p

Performance Practices: Tuesday July 8 from 7-9p

There's one spot left for the Tuesday July 8th session of Performance Practices! These are one-off classes, so if you're looking for the next seven-week session of Performance Practices, that will take place next Fall.

Performance Practices is a class that helps you navigate the art of performance. You will learn:

  1. Ways to manage performance anxiety

  2. How to communicate with your audience

  3. How to set yourself up for success as a performing artist

To sign up for one of the sessions listed above, email us at info@resoundnw.com. Spots will be given on a first come, first serve basis.

Song Studio Friday July 18th from 7-9p, taught by Daniel Buchanan and Mak Kastelic

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

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!

AUGUST

Performance Practices: Tuesday August 12 from 7-9p

Performance Practices: Tuesday August 12 from 7-9p

There's two spots left for the Tuesday August 12th session of Performance Practices! These are one-off classes, so if you're looking for the next seven-week session of Performance Practices, that will take place next Fall.

Performance Practices is a class that helps you navigate the art of performance. You will learn:

  1. Ways to manage performance anxiety

  2. How to communicate with your audience

  3. How to set yourself up for success as a performing artist

To sign up for one of the sessions listed above, email us at info@resoundnw.com. Spots will be given on a first come, first serve basis.

Song Studio Friday August 15th from 7-9p, taught by Daniel Buchanan and Claire Hudkins

Song Studio: Friday, August 15th from 7-9p

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!

Summer Music Picnic, a concert featuring Resound NW teachers, students, and Soulsinging groups. Saturday August 23rd 2025 from 2-5p at Powell Park. Free.

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 oncoming of summer and our beautiful, vivacious queer community than by soaking in some tunes sung by our passionate music students??


WHEN: Saturday August 23rd 2025 from 2p - 5p. Feel free to come and go as you please.


WHERE: Powell Park: 2500 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97202 (at the Picnic Shelter)


WHO: Friends & family of our singers are most welcome, as is 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: The picnic shelter will provide coverage if it decides to rain. Dress accordingly.


We will see you there!

STAFF/STUDENT EVENTS

Saturday, May 24th


From Phoebe Mills, Resound NW student:

We're delighted to invite our community to celebrate Resound NW student Phoebe Mills, who will be performing a solo vocal recital Saturday May 24th at 3:30p. Come celebrate her hard work!


The event is free and open to the public with a small reception to follow. Phoebe will be accompanied by Stephanie Smith. Join us!

Sunday May 18, Sunday June 1st


From Stephanie Smith, Performance Coach:

Our own Stephanie Lynne Smith has a special chamber music concert in Portland! The final concert of the 10th Anniversary for the Northwest Piano Trio will be Sunday, June 1 at 3pm in Portland at All Classical Radio’s Irving Levin Performance Hall. Titled “Stephanie Style,” this concert features music by Samuel Barber, Kit Abrahamson, Florence Price, Elena Kats-Chernin and Felix Mendelssohn.

 

Free and open to the public. Please refer to the website and social media event for parking instructions. www.NorthwestPianoTrio.org

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.

RESOUND NW


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