We will bring you songs from five Nordic countries in native languages to celebrate the season.
Lyrics and translations are projected and treats are provided by the Chorus at the end.
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Viking Pannekaker Fundraiser: Eat for the Chorus! Sunday, January 11, 2026
2026 Viking Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser — 20% of proceeds on Sunday January 11 support Portland Nordic Chorus!
Sunday, January 11, 2026 | 8:30 am – 12 pm | Norse Hall | 111 N.E. 11th, Portland, OR 97232 (Come-When-You-Will and Enter through the Couch Street side door. Go downstairs to the historic Bergen Dining Room.)
All-you-can-eat delicious thin Viking pannekaker, scrambled eggs, sausage links, fresh fruit, strawberry compote, lingonberries, orange juice, and coffee or tea Cafeteria-style seating allows for large groups to sit together without reservations — invite friends!
Adults $12, Children ages 3-10 $6, Children under age 3 are free. Parking is free.
ScanFair 2025 December 13 & 14
Saturday 12/13 10am – 5pm & Sunday 12/14 10am – 4pm
Oregon Convention Center 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Portland, OR
PNC will be on stage on Sunday, Dec 14 at 12:30 pm for a selection of seasonal songs from the stage and the introduction of the 2025 Oregon Lucia Court. Our bakers will have been busy: On both Saturday and Sunday be sure to stop by the PNC booth to buy freshly baked Nordic treats!
For more info and to buy tickets, click ScanFair 2025
Holiday Concert – Sunday December 7, 2025 4:00pm
Sunday, December 7, 2025 4:00pm-5:30pm Nordia House Great Hall 8800 SW Oleson Rd. Portland, OR
JOIN US for BEAUTIFUL SONGS OF THE SEASON from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden sung in the native languages. General admission, no reserved seating. Doors open at 3:00pm with a bar selling beer, wine, coffee, tea, and soft drinks. Treats (many home-baked) will be provided by the Chorus after the concert. (This concert can sell out, so buying tickets early is recommended.)
Vance R. Sele Returns as Artistic Director
Mr. Sele retired as Artistic Director June 2020 after a spring season that ended after nine rehearsals and a Saturday retreat. Our last rehearsal with Vance during his initial directorship was March 9, 2020. He was an immensely helpful participant in our search for a new director throughout the pandemic spring.
Now as former Artistic Director Bill Kuhn and his wife Kris move to Omaha in June 2025 to be near their grandchildren, Vance has graciously returned to lead us on in Fall 2025 and into the future!
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 children and two adult step-children, all of whom live active, positive lives in Portland and Hillsboro, Oregon and Seattle, Washington. He became the director of the Scandinavian Chorus in September 2010, and in his words, “really enjoyed working with such a kind and energetic group of musicians.” Under his leadership the chorus transitioned to presenting programs balanced in all five Nordic languages (Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, and Swedish). In early 2020 the chorus renamed itself Portland Nordic Chorus to reflect this expanded scope.
Fall 2025 Rehearsals Start Monday, September 15
- 7-9 PM Monday Evenings
- Rehearsal Location: Finley-Sunset Hills, 6801 SW Sunset Hwy, Portland, OR 97225. Finley Sunset Hills has been very kind and generous in opening up their facility to our weekly rehearsals — free of charge.
- Soup Suppers: Mondays: September 15, October 6, November 3, December 1 at 6PM. Enjoy a choice from two delicious home-cooked soups, salad, bread, and dessert before rehearsal begins at 7PM, for $5.
- COME JOIN US — Please contact us and come to a rehearsal!
Oregon Midsummer Festival Performance PNC on Stage Saturday, June 28, 12 pm
Nordic Anthems and Songs followed by the Majstång parade and raising
Fogelbo Lawn Stage @ NNW 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223
Spring Concert Sat, May 10, 7 – 8:30pm
Nordia House 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223
Rehearsals started January 20 for Spring/Summer 2025
Pre-rehearsal Soup Supper ($5) at 6pm downstairs on Feb 3, March 3, April 7, and May 5.
Rehearsals weekly at 7-9pm upstairs
Finley-Sunset Hills, 6801 SW Sunset Hwy, Portland, OR 97225
Feb 3, (NOT Feb 10), Feb 17, Feb 24; March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; April 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5, and Thursday May 8
Spring Concert May 10, 2025 at Nordia House 8800 SW OIeson Rd Portland, Oregon