Choral Arts Initiative in Newport Beach

Join us as we explore themes of identity, belonging, and connection. Esmail’s She Will Transform You reflects on feeling disconnected from one’s homeland and the hope for a better future for the next generation. Berko’s  We Listen celebrates the interconnectedness of the world and the power of empathy to create unity.  Choi’s Sometimes We Talk Past Each Other dives into nostalgia, time’s passing, and the desire for connection. Overall, the program captures human experiences and emotions, inviting readers to reflect on their own self-discovery journeys and the power of empathy and art to forge connections.

Program Repertoire

She Will Transform You by Reena Esmail (West Coast Premiere)

We Listen by Alex Berko (West Coast Premiere)

Sometimes We Talk Past Each Other (West Coast Premiere)

Chorus + String Quartet

Archive Alive by Ayanna Woods

Time by Jennifer Lucy Cook (World Premiere)

You Have a Name and a Place by Lansing McLoskey (West Coast Premiere)