Author: Kristina Nakagawa

Resounding Achord: From Darkness to Light

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Resounding Achord: From Darkness to Light

Join us for Resounding Achord’s Fall Concert – From Darkness to Light

Resounding Achord Productions kicks off the organization’s 14th season with a musical journey that takes you from the depths of darkness into radiant light. Highlights include music from the Renaissance through today, with lush harmonies by Michael Barrett, Charles Wood, B.E. Boykin, Carlos Cordero, and Elaine Hagenberg.

Date: November 14, 2026, 7:30 pm
Location: Campbell United Methodist Church; 1675 S Winchester Blvd.; Campbell, CA 95008
Prices:
Adults: $25 online, $30 at the door
College Students: $10
18 and under: Free

Online ticket sales will close at midnight on November 13.

Pariter Vocal Ensemble: Gathered in Harmony

Kristina Nakagawa Concerts, Performances
Pariter Vocal Ensemble: Gathered in Harmony

Join Pariter Vocal Ensemble with special guests, the Woodside Priory School Chamber Singers for “Gathered in Harmony.”

This concert is presented by Resounding Achord Productions, and will feature individual sets from both ensembles, as well as a few combined pieces. Both groups are conducted by Albert Mabeza.

Save $5 off the door price when you purchase ahead of time!

Date: December 13, 2026, 4:00 pm
Location: Stone Church of Willow Glen, 1937 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
Prices:
Adults: $25 online, $30 at the door
College Students: $10
18 and under: Free

Online ticket sales will close at midnight on December 12.

Power Through Peace – Resounding Achord

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Power Through Peace – Resounding Achord

Join Resounding Achord, the West Valley College Chorale, and the Winchester Orchestra of San Jose as they present Power Through Peace. The concert features Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Dona Nobis Pacem coupled with a Symphonic Suite from the DreamWorks’ Netflix animated series She-Ra and the Princesses of Power by Sunna Wehrmeijer.

Date: Friday, May 8, 2026, 7:30 pm
Location: Campbell United Methodist Church, 1675 S Winchester Blvd.

Online ticket sales have now closed, but you can still purchase tickets at the door. We recommend arriving early for best availability and seating.

Doorsale Prices:

  • General Admission, $25
  • Senior Admission (60+), $20
  • Students 13+, $15
  • Children 12 and under, Free

A Golden Afternoon – Pariter Vocal Ensemble

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A Golden Afternoon – Pariter Vocal Ensemble

Join us for Pariter Vocal Ensemble’s Spring Concert – A Golden Afternoon: Songs for a Changing Season

Celebrate the arrival of summer as we close our fifth season in song! Join us for a vibrant afternoon concert featuring a rich tapestry of music from around the world, from the lively rhythms of a Macedonian folk song to the expressive beauty of pieces in Haitian Creole and French. The program also highlights intimate performances by small groups from within the ensemble, adding a special personal touch to the afternoon.

Come unwind, be inspired, and share in an afternoon of beautiful singing.

Date: May 31, 2026, 4 pm
Location: Stone Church of Willow Glen; 1927 Lincoln Ave.; San Jose, CA 95125
Prices:
Adults: $25 online, $30 at the door
College Students: $10
18 and under: Free

Resounding Achord — The Dream of US

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Resounding Achord — The Dream of US

Resounding Achord is honored to participate in the Sing Democracy 250—All America Program, part of the nationwide Sing Democracy 250 initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence: a movement of resilience, a chorus of hope, and a celebration of the values that define us as Americans.

In this call for civic engagement through song, choirs from across the country, of all sizes, traditions, and backgrounds, will create and share their own performances as part of this commemorative event. As of Labor Day 2025, the All America Program has commitments from more than 150+ choirs for over 80+ planned performances in 2026 across 35 states and the District of Columbia.

The program includes two brand-new commissioned works by composers Dr. Brandon A. Boyd and Michael Bussewitz-Quarm. Resounding Achord is pleased to collaborate with Dr. Corie Brown and the San José University Concert Choir for this deeply moving set of music, along with the following Bay Area musicians: Samuel Cisneros, Andrew Lawrence, Christine Lovejoy, and Douglas Machiz.

Date: March 21, 2026, 7:30 pm
Location: Campbell United Methodist Church; 1675 S Winchester Blvd.; Campbell, CA 95008
Prices:
Adults: $25 online, $30 at the door
College Students: $10
18 and under: Free

Online ticket sales will close on March 20, 2026 at midnight.

Chromatic Convergence: Healing Journal

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Chromatic Convergence: Healing Journal

Step into a musical journey that explores the many stages of healing—denial, recognition, acceptance, emptiness, transformation, and more—each brought to life through powerful songs like Love on the Brain (Rihanna), Runaway (AURORA), and Erase Me (Lizzy McAlpine). In the spirit of Halloween weekend, we’ll also embrace the season’s mystery with hauntingly beautiful pieces like Nina Simone’s “I Put a Spell on You.”

Experience a concert that is both moving and uplifting; a journey of emotion, reflection, and transformation through song.

Date: November 1, 2:00 pm
Location: Studio at Open San José; 38 S 2nd Street, San José, CA 95113
Prices:
Adults: $25 online, $30 at the door
College Students: $10
18 and under: Free

Online ticket sales will close 12 hours before the start of the concert. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door; online purchases ahead of time are encouraged.

Resounding Achord: Many Hearts, One Voice

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Resounding Achord: Many Hearts, One Voice

This very special program of music reminds us that while we are all individuals, our voices have the power to bring hope and love when they are united in song. Highlights include works from Rosephanye Powell, Joan Szymko, John Tavener, B.E. Boykin, Tracy Wong, Shireen Abu-Khader, and Sherry Blevins.

Date: November 15, 7:30 pm
Location: Campbell United Methodist Church; 1675 S Winchester Blvd.; Campbell, CA 95008
Prices:
Adults: $25 online, $30 at the door
College Students: $10
18 and under: Free

Online ticket sales will close 12 hours before the start of the concert.

Resounding Achord Productions: Hearts in Harmony

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Resounding Achord Productions: Hearts in Harmony

Join all three ensembles of RAP for Hearts in Harmony, a wonderful way to kick off your holiday season and celebrate the upcoming New Year. Highlights include the charming “Little Potato” and “A Marshmallow World,” a new piece by our own Hugh McDevitt, and seasonal works from Saunder Choi, Ron Kean, and Rosephanye Powell.

Date: December 14, 7:00 pm
Location: St. Francis Episcopal Church, 1205 Pine Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
Prices:
Adults: $25 online, $30 at the door
College Students: $10
18 and under: Free

Online ticket sales will close 12 hours before the start of the concert.

100: Celebrating Kirke Mechem

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100: Celebrating Kirke Mechem

Join us for a grand musical birthday party honoring one of America’s most prolific and beloved choral composers

In a musical display of epic proportions, Resounding Achord is pleased to join with the Santa Clara Chorale, San José Chamber Orchestra, Sacred and Profane, and the Santa Clara University Chamber Singers in celebration of the centennial birthday of a beloved Bay Area legend—one of America’s most prolific and notable choral composers. 100: CELEBRATING KIRKE MECHEM will showcase Bay Area music at its finest, featuring some of the greatest choral and orchestral works written by Mechem. This extraordinarily special evening will give Kirke a well-deserved birthday party of a lifetime. Amidst the beautiful ambiance of Mission Santa Clara and hundreds of musicians honoring this choral giant, it’s a musical event that’s not to be missed.
Visit the Santa Clara Chorale website for tickets and more information.

Resounding Apart: Comfort and Joy

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Resounding Apart: Comfort and Joy

Resounding Achord may not be able to sing for you in person, but we are still spreading the joy of the holiday season!

Join Resounding Achord to celebrate the holidays from the comfort of your own home. Our singer elves have been busy creating this joyful online performance for you and your loved ones. We hope you will join us when we go live at 2:00 p.m. on December 20 on our YouTube channel. Should you have another engagement at that time, the video will be available for you to enjoy throughout the season. Visit our YouTube channel to see all of our virtual performance offerings.

In lieu of selling tickets for this online event, we would be honored if you would support Resounding Achord with a donation at a level that is meaningful to you. No gift is too small (or too large!), and all donations are fully tax-deductible.