Dr. Jayanthi Raman, Dancer Choreographer, artistic director, and teacher has a critically acclaimed and an extensive and impressive career spanning three decades, receiving awards and recognition.

Jayanthi Raman, Director of Natya Dance Academy in Portland, is a dancer, teacher, and choreographer of distinction. She is the winner of multiple awards for teaching, choreography and performance, and recipient of numerous grants from local and state agencies. She has served as panel for the Regional Arts Council and on the board of the Washington Cultural Coalition Committee for the Oregon Cultural Trust. Raman was selected as a Master Artist of Oregon and twice as Master Artist of Washington

I teach classical guitar to all ages of students from beginner to advanced level. I have been teaching for almost ten years. As a performer, I have been playing in special events and weddings. I recently moved to the Portland area.

Yu-Wen (Elizabeth) Su is a classical guitarist originally from Taiwan. She is a performer and teacher. She began her music training and playing classical guitar at a young age. After graduating from college, she continued her graduate studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2002. She received both masters and doctoral degrees majoring in music performance under the direction of renowned guitarist Professor Javier Calderon. While studying in UW-Madison, Dr. Su performed for concerts and events.

If you are looking for entertainment for Christmas, Anniversary or any special occasion. Give me a call.

I am the founding artistic director of The Broadway Rose Theatre, a cabaret singer and an actress who has performed in New York City, Portland Oregon and many places in between.

Painted Sky Northstar/Moveo Dance is a company of 20 plus dancers in the Portland/Northwest area who use performance to educate and reconnect to the heritage of this land ... often work with National Native American performers on stage and in school.

The Northstar/Moveo Dance Company was formed in February of 2005 by Mary Hager in partnership with sister company Moveo founded by Demetrius Keller and Damon Keller ... Mary Hager felt the blending of traditional Native American styles of dance with contemporary styles as tap, lyrical and jazz would be an exciting outreach performance to the community and a reconnection to the heritage of this land. Today, Northstar/Moveo performs in all mediums including stage, schools and national television.

Mission statement: The Hillsboro Community Youth Choir is a non-profit choir committed to promoting excellence in choral music and is dedicated to enriching the lives of youth by instilling a life-long love of music through performance and education.

The Hillsboro Community Youth Choir (HCYC) includes our Prelude (preparatory), Premiere (upper elementary/middle school), and Encore (middle/high school) choirs. Our director is Cindy Uecker, choral director at Liberty High School and member of the Oregon Chorale, with over thirty years experience in choral education and conducting. With members from throughout the west metro area, HCYC gives two main annual concerts, hosts an annual choral clinic, and performs at events through the region.

Performance and lessons on Mandolin, Tenor Banjo, and Guitar.

Brian Oberlin is a singing multi-instrumentalist from Cornelius, Oregon. Although he spends much of his time teaching mandolin workshops and leading a three-piece western swing and bluegrass band (Ida Viper), he returns to the stage as a solo act to satisfy his passion for music and the challenge only a solo gig can offer. On stage, Brian delves into the music that has inspired him over the past 12 years of performing.

Influenced by her background in classical music, Linda's piano artistry provides a joyful and relaxed atmosphere for weddings, special occasions, corporate events. Broadway tunes, standards from the 30's-60's are also part of her broad repertoire.

A native of Oregon, Linda grew up in the Beaverton area, living on the family farm with her parents, grandparents, uncle and his family. Beginning piano lessons at age 7, she continued her music studies through high school & college, graduating with a Masters in elementary education. She taught elementary music in Beaverton, taught private piano for 25 years, began Notes of Celebration in 2002. Linda continues to support the Beaverton schools, accompanying high school musicals & vocal students

I enjoy playing & teaching Guitar as a full time musician in the Portland area!

Kenny Lavitz grew up in the musical melting pot of New Jersey and New York, and it was there that he learned the rudiments of music. In his early 20's, wanting to further his musical knowledge, Kenny moved to Miami where he became involved in intense and advanced musical studies and where the fertile mix of Latin rhythms, Jazz, and Blues guided him further along his musical journey. After his studies in Miami, Kenny attended G.I.T. in Los Angeles.

Sunset A'Capella is a member of Sweet Adeline International. We are a worldwide organization of women singers committed to advancing the musical art form of barbershop harmony through education and performance.

We are a diverse group of women who share with each other the joy of singing and performing a'capella music in the barbershop style. We are available for entertaining. Our repertoire consists of jazz, broadway, golden oldies and holiday tunes. Women who love to sing are always welcome to attend our weekly rehearsals. For more information, call or visit our website.

NW Fusion is a pre-professional dance company comprised of young artists between the ages of 14-18. These young artists are given the opportunity to perform the work of regional as well as national choreographers.

NW Fusion’s mission is to provide the necessary tools for dancers to transition seamlessly into professional careers of their own, whatever they might be. By emphasizing the importance of hard work, dedication, self-expression, and artistic excellence, the members of the company will hopefully experience growth as both an artist and individual. With community involvement through educational outreach programs the company members focus on the significance of all dance forms.

Our mission is provide our community with free, high quality, family friendly entertainment and to provide a intergenerational setting for musicians to learn or refresh their love of performance in a supportive community.

We perform six concerts a season. Our repertoire runs from John Phillip Sousa\'s \"Stars and Stripes Forever\" to John Williams and \"Star Wars!\". Our concerts always include familiar songs and music that uplift the spirit. Our members come from all walks of life and all ages.

Thanks for listening!

Key of Dreams… the dynamic, acoustic Latin jazz trio is comprised of Eric Schultheis and Abe Wirth (guitars), with Doug Narry or Nancy Durham-Stairs (percussion.) Founded on November 6th, 2003 in Portland Oregon, Key of Dreams’ thought provoking melodies seem to dance over a lush, harmonic groove resulting from the seamless integration of Eric and Abe’s guitars. Set to infectious, worldly, percussive rhythms their music captivates the senses of even the most discriminating listener.

Fayra has amassed 50 years as a performer, director and producer in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, San Jose, Monterey, Seattle, Albuquerque, and Portland including a great deal of theatre on the Westside.

Fayra has been a theatre, film and television artist for 50+ years, performing locally with Artists Repertory Theatre, Miracle Theatre, Stark Raving Theatre, HART, Bag n Baggage, Bluestockings, Dysjecta, Westside Players, Tears of Joy, It’s A Mystery, and Masque Alfresco, where she also serves as Artistic Director.

Portland Chamber Orchestra has a mission to provide an extraordinary musical experience with an imaginative fusion of the arts. It performs a wide range of musical styles ranging from the Baroque through the twenty-first century.

Portland Chamber Orchestra was founded in 1947 by Boris Sirpo, Finnish composer and conductor. Initially made up of his students at Lewis and Clark College, it grew over the years and turned professional in 2001. In that year, Maestro Yaacov Bergman joined the orchestra as Music Director and Conductor bringing a new level of quality performance and outstanding programming, and an emphasis on collaboration with other arts organizations. Performs at the Venetian Theatre in downtown Hillsboro.

Slavov is a master accordionist performing captivating Bulgarian/Balkan music and world fusion with jazz and gypsy elements. Milen also composes original music for multimedia, and produces promotional and entertainment audio media.

Slavov has lived in America since 1997. He came with the dream of sharing his inspiration and talents, and with the hope to finding a new life and opportunities for himself and his family. He has composed, performed, produced, and taught throughout the United States In 2000 the US government awarded Milen permanent residency as an artist of extraordinary ability. Available for collaborations and for performing eclectic accordion music at concerts, festivals, clubs, and events.

I teach all levels and styles of piano, from beginning to advanced, children to adults. My teaching philosophy is to incorporate fun into lessons that provide a well-rounded music education.

Suzanne Hamlin (B.A. University of La Verne, M.M. University of Idaho) has taught and performed as a professional pianist for 15 years. She began studying the piano at age four, and first accompanied choirs at age 11. A member of the Oregon Music Teacher’s Association, she has also taught at universities in Idaho, Nevada, and Ohio.

Amy and Jeff are versatile singers, musicians and songwriters/composers whose wide range of styles include traditional music of many cultures, classical music, popular American music and original material.

Amy and Jeff have been performing together for more than 30 years. Amy is especially known for singing Yiddish, Hebrew and other traditional Jewish music, and original songs, including "My Friend Madison", an official song of her hometown, Madison, Wisconsin. Jeff plays many instruments and writes and arranges extensively. He is currently the principal clarinet of the Hillsboro Symphony. Available for festivals, parties or other special occasions.

I especially love playing the harp, with its magical and soothing sounds, an ancient instrument with its roots in many cultures around the world. Being naturally sensitive to the enriching power of music it becomes a universal language for me to dynamically and intuitively express love, beauty, uplifting and healing qualities.

Jewel Shield has been a professional artist and musician for over 25 years. Her folk harp music has graced special occasions since l983. Specializing in Traditional Celtic, Scandinavian, International and improvisation, her music is uplifting and expresses the spirit and beauty of nature. She performs for public, corporate and private events.