Hidden Creek Community Center 5100 NE Hidden Creek Dr, Hillsboro, OR

Featuring Symphony No. 2, “Song for a New Race,” a stirring work that blends lyricism with a bold sense of vision and cultural storytelling. Also included is the Poem for Orchestra, where rich textures and dynamic orchestration create a vivid, emotionally varied journey. Rounding out the concert is “Can’tcha Line ’Em,” a lively and rhythm-driven piece that highlights the composer’s distinctive voice and unforgettable musical personality.
November 14, 2026 at 7:30pm
Hidden Creek Community Center
5100 NE Hidden Creek Dr, Hillsboro, OR

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Amy Beach’s Gaelic Symphony and George Walker’s Folksongs treat traditional melodies as symphonic material. Copeland’s Variations on a Shaker Melody refracts simple faith-song into brilliant transformations, and Elizondo’s Estampas Mexicanas delivers vivid, dance-like snapshots of Mexican musical life.
May 15, 2027 at 7:30pm
Hidden Creek Community Center
5100 NE Hidden Creek Dr, Hillsboro, OR

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