YOU ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US January 15, 2024! We welcome all with and without Nordic heritage who have a desire to be a part of a choral group that explores Nordic languages and choral music. No auditions necessary and we have native speakers help us with pronunciation. COME JOIN IN THE FUN — Contact us and come to a rehearsal! NOTE: Masks are optional 7-9 PM Monday Evenings — but first rehearsal on Jan 15 will include a soup supper … Read More
2024 Spring Term Check out all the event details for this season.
Portland Nordic Chorus Spring Concert Saturday May 13, 2023 | 7 – 9 PM | Doors open at 6 PM | Nordia House | NORDIC NORTHWEST, 8800 SW Oleson Rd. Portland, OR 97223 Celebrate the glorious spring season with a cheerful performance from the Portland Nordic Chorus. We are a mixed community chorus celebrating friendship and common interest in Nordic culture and music by rehearsing and performing music. We sing primarily in Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Swedish, and English. We … Read More
Saturday, September 4, 2021 Hej alla, Here are some opportunities to stay in touch with one of the Nordic languages while we wait for our Nordic Chorus rehearsals to resume. The first one is an app for studying on your own, and the others are classes offered through Zoom or in-person. (Zoom classes can actually work quite well, and you don’t need to drive anywhere.) Duolingo Just pick your language, your own schedule, and get started. Furthermore, it’s free! Northwest … Read More
Friday, September 3, 2021 Dear PNC Choristers and Friends, It is with a decidedly heavy heart that I must inform you that in spite of our hopeful plan to resume rehearsals this month, we must once again postpone gathering to sing in person. Let me use these words from our beloved baritone, Doug Webste: With the Delta Variant being as virulent as it is, we are in the position of leadership in our community. Acting out of prudence and FORWARD thought, … Read More
We Will MISS Vance Vance R. Sele, Artistic Director Emeritus A lifelong Oregonian with Minnesota Norwegian (a little Swedish) and Canadian (Icelandic) roots, Mr. Sele retired after 36 years as the High School Choral Director, Choral Teacher, and Guitar Teacher at Glencoe High School in Hillsboro, Oregon. He lives in Hillsboro with his wife Kyle where they enjoy working around the house on endless projects, and spending time with great friends. He is blessed with, and proud of two adult … Read More