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ICAN’s NEW 5-part series, Abby’s Celtic Corner takes you to Ireland! Singer and Ireland Native, Abby Molloy will teach you incredible Irish myths and legends, beautiful musical instruments, traditional Irish… Read more Abby’s Celtic Corner →
When you hear the names Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Mahler, chances are that male musicians come to mind. However, many of these famous names in classical music had female counterparts that… Read more Famous Last Names – Celebrating Women’s History Month →
Black musicians have played a substantial role in the evolution of classical music in the United States and beyond. This month, we’re inviting you to learn more about the impact… Read more Five Black Musicians Who Changed the World of Music →
Written by Elaina Stuppler Itzhak Perlman is one of the most celebrated and extraordinarily talented violinists on the planet! On January 19th, he will be performing at the Arlene Schnitzer… Read more Itzhak Perlman’s Advice to Young Performers →
Written by Elaina Stuppler “A Very Merry Mariachi Christmas” At the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on December 20th Mariachi Music began in the 19th century in Jalisco, México. Instruments that… Read more José Hernández Mariachi Sol de México →
On January 8, 2023 the Metropolitan Youth Symphony (MYS) and the International Children’s Arts Network (ICAN) came together LIVE at the Newmark Theatre for The Magic of Eric Carle. This special in-person event brought five of… Read more The Magic of Eric Carle →
It’s a winter wonderland on ICAN! Tune into the Audio Book Tour on Thursday, December 18th, 2022 at 5:00PM Pacific! Portland illustrator, Julianna Swaney, discusses her art in The Night… Read more The Night Before the Nutcracker →
Sometimes it can be hard to identify certain feelings, let alone experience them! But did you know that listening to music is a great way to experience our emotions fully?… Read more In My Feels – Music for When I Feel CALM →
Music that inspires All Classical Portland’s Youth Artist in Residence, Maggie Carter. Meet Double Bassist, Maggie Carter. All Classical Portland’s 2022 Youth Artist in Residence.Recently we asked Maggie what pieces… Read more Play It Forward – Maggie Carter →