On May 18 and 19, ChoralSounds Northwest presents a red, white and blue musical tribute to America and some of its great composers.

“ America the Beautiful” is a rousing salute to the country and the freedoms we hold dear. This stirring collection of patriotic favorites includes “America the Beautiful,” “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” and “God Bless the USA.”

Video tributes, stories of heroism and narration combine to make the first act of the program a stirring and memorable musical treat.

For ChoralSound’s second act they pay tribute to some of the great American composers who have contributed to our country’s musical heritage, including classic folk songs like “Polly Wolly Doodle, “Stephen Foster’s “Oh! Susanna,” Aaron Copland’s “The Promise of Living” and James Erb’s “Shenandoah.”

Families hunting for affordable entertainment will delight and parents looking for a risk-free way to introduce their children to the joys of choral music can rest easy because Northwest Associated Arts youth ticket program lets young people 17 and under in free with a paid adult ticket.
ChoralSounds will perform Saturday, May 18, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 19 at 2 p.m. Both performances are at the Highline Performing Arts Center, 401 S. 152nd St. Tickets are $15-$25 and are available at www.nwassociatedarts.org or 206-246-6040.

KidSounds, YouthSounds and TeenSounds celebrate their 10th Anniversary on Friday, May 17 by singing their way through time--from the early Broadway musicals of the 1930s to modern musicals and contemporary films.

With “APPLAUSE” the choruses combine narration, dancing and light costuming with fast-paced enthusiastic singing to create a show that is fun for all ages.

Included in the program are “Get Happy” from Summer Stock, “Children Will Listen” from Into the Woods, “The Sound of Silence” from The Graduate and “So Long Farewell” from the Sound of Music.

The performance begins at 7 p.m. at the performing arts center. Tickets are $15, $10 for seniors and free to 17 and under with a paid adult admission. Contact www.nwassociatedarts.org or 206-246-6040 for tickets.

KidSounds Northwest, YouthSounds Northwest, and TeenSounds Northwest are Burien-based choruses for various ages of young singers. All three choruses are part of Northwest Associated Arts (NWAA), which has developed a loyal and growing following with family-friendly shows that offer much more than the usual “choral concert.”

ChoralSounds Northwest, comprised of adults from 18-80+, and SilverSounds Northwest comprised of 40 retired men and women are also part of the NWAA family.