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October 6, 2021 Our chorus has indeed been blessed with great talent in musical leadership. Special thanks to our outgoing Artistic Director Emeritus Vance Sele for taking time to orient and encourage two new Artistic Directors in the past two years since his retirement!   Evan Miles first stepped into Vance’s huge shoes in June of 2020 and led us through our first virtual project with the recording of Sankta Lucia released in December 2020. In late spring 2021 Evan had to … 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