2024 WINTER/SPRING

The Oregon Chorale Presents SONGS of SCANDINAVIA Featuring the Portland Nordic Chorus

Tickets can be purchased at https://oregonchorale.org/concerts/upcoming/.


Viking Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser — 20% of proceeds on Sunday March 10 support Portland Nordic Chorus!

Sunday, March 10, 2024 | 8:30 am – 12 pm | Norse Hall | 111 N.E. 11th, Portland, OR 97232 Enter through the Couch Street side door.

All-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage links, fruit, scrambled eggs, orange juice, and coffee or tea. Cafeteria-style seating allows for large groups to sit together without reservations — invite friends!

$10 adults; $6 children age 3-10; under 3 eat free. Pay cash at the door.

The Viking Pancake Breakfast is hosted by Grieg Lodge of the Sons of Norway on second Sundays in 2024 except July, August, November & December.


Vappu/Valborg

Sunday, May 5, 2024 | Afternoon Time TBD | Nordia House Great Hall | NORDIC NORTHWEST, 8800 SW Oleson Rd. Portland, OR 97223

Labor day is celebrated as an important festivity in most countries around the world. In Finland, it is known as Vappu (Valborg in Swedish, second official language in Finland) and considered as one of the biggest celebrations of the year next to Christmas and Easter holidays. Here we often celebrate it with treats and songs around a bonfire!


Portland Nordic Chorus Spring Concert

Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 6-7p Fika/Social Hour and 7-8:30p Concert | Nordia House Great Hall | NORDIC NORTHWEST, 8800 SW Oleson Rd. Portland, OR 97223

Celebrate the glorious spring season with treats and a cheerful performance!


"File:Norwegian Constitution Day 2017 in Stockholm.jpg" by Frankie Fouganthin is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Syttende Mai Norwegian Constitution Day

Friday, May 17, 2024 | 5:30 pm | Norse Hall | 111 N.E. 11th, Portland, OR 97232

When Norwegians emigrated, they brought with them their love for the Constitution and the traditions of May 17. Celebrated around the world, the day marks a commemoration of independence, freedom and the second oldest written constitution in the world. More information about this event may be found here.


Oregon Midsummer Festival

Saturday, June 29, 2024 | Afternoon Time TBD | Fogelbo Lawn | NORDIC NORTHWEST, 8800 SW Oleson Rd. Portland, OR 9722

We will sing the Nordic national anthems and a couple of spring songs on Saturday, June 29 before the majstong pole is raised.


PAST EVENTS & SEASONS


bird singing in winter
Come and sing your way through winter and into spring!

2024 Rehearsals Start Monday January 22 (postponed from Jan 15 due to the weather)

7-9 PM Monday Evenings — but first rehearsal on Jan 22 will include a soup supper starting at 6PM (details below).

We welcome all with and without Nordic heritage who have a desire to be a part of a choral group that explores Nordic languages and choral music. No auditions necessary and we have native speakers help us with pronunciation.

COME JOIN IN THE FUNContact us and come to a rehearsal!

NOTE: Masks are optional

Rehearsal Location: Finley-Sunset Hills, 6801 SW Sunset Hwy, Portland, OR 97225Finley Sunset Hills has been very kind and generous in opening up their facility to our weekly rehearsals — free of charge.

Soup Suppers: on the first Mondays of each month begins with a delicious home-cooked soup, salad and bread supper at 6PM before rehearsal begins at 7PM, for $5.

For updates, please contact us if you are not already on our member email list and follow our Facebook page.


Christmas Season 2023

Bake Sale Swedish Tea Ring

BAKE SALE CHORUS FUNDRAISER at the Historic Grieg Lodge LUTEFISK DINNER

Sunday, November 12, 2023 | 11am – 6 pm | Norse Hall | 111 N.E. 11th, Portland, OR 97232

The Portland Nordic Chorus is happily selling our homemade Nordic breads in the main ballroom/waiting area for this lovely annual dinner. We sell Swedish limpa (spiced orange rye loaf), tea rings, cardamom braids, and various cookies. All can be frozen and used for Christmas! Please stop by and tell your friends. We will also sell homemade baked goods at ScanFair Dec 9-10! THANKS for your support!

Read more info about the dinner and buy tickets (they usually sell out).


PORTLAND NORDIC CHORUS HOLIDAY CONCERT

Saturday, December 2, 2023 | 7-9 pm | Nordia House Great Hall | NORDIC NORTHWEST, 8800 SW Oleson Rd. Portland, OR 97223

JOIN US for BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS SONGS from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden sung in the native languages! Doors open at 6 pm, general admission, no reserved seating. Get tickets and read more info about the Portland Nordic Chorus Annual Christmas Concert.


CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL of LIGHTS at the Grotto

Sunday, December 3, 2023 | 9 pm | The Grotto, 8840 NE Skidmore Street, Portland, OR 97220

What a delight for the ears and eyes! The Grotto invited us this year — such a special venue for celebrating the season! Tickets can be purchased here.


Itsenäisyyspäivä — Finland’s Independence Celebration at Nordic Northwest

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 | 7-8:30 pm | Nordia House Great Hall | NORDIC NORTHWEST, 8800 SW Oleson Rd. Portland, OR 97223

The event starts with a Wreath Laying Ceremony at 7 p.m. followed by Concert Program at 7:30 p.m. featuring Finlandia Foundation National Performer of the Year, Ida Metsberg, Finnish singer and songwriter. Program also includes Portland Nordic Chorus, Honorary Consul Veikko Valli as keynote speaker, and more. Note that doors open at 6 p.m. with a no-host bar to mingle and celebrate the occasion. The annual event is sponsored by the Finnish Messiah Lutheran Church and FFCPC. Admission is free, but we welcome donations.


ScanFair

SCANFAIR 2023

Saturday 10am – 5pm | Sunday 10am – 4pm | December 9-10, 2023 | Oregon Convention Center | 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Portland, OR 97232

JOIN US on Sunday, Dec 10 at 12:30 pm for the traditional SANKTA LUCIA CROWNING, and on both Saturday and Sunday be sure to stop by our table to buy freshly homemade Nordic baked goods! Read more info about SCANFAIR


TRADITIONAL LUCIA FEST with the New Sweden Cultural Heritage Society

Saturday, December 16, 2023 | 3-5 pm | Moreland Presbyterian Church, 1814 Southeast Bybee Boulevard Portland, OR 97202

Scandinavian tradition holds that in Värmland, Sweden, a white clad maiden wearing a crown of burning candles and a red sash brought food to starving villagers on the shores of Lake Vänern. On the morning of December 13, the strains of “Santa Lucia” are heard everywhere in Sweden as the white-robed maiden comes out of the night with her crown of lighted candles to dispel the darkness, bringing light to the Christmas season. While it was originally a Swedish tradition, it has since spread to the other Scandinavian countries.

You are invited to enjoy a beautiful traditional pageant and music of the season by:

  • The children of the Swedish School of Portland
  • Oregon’s 2023 Lucia Court
  • Portland Nordic Chorus
  • Vocal Soloist

Following the program there will be the customary singing and dancing around the Christmas tree, a visit by Tomten, glögg, coffee and traditional baked goods.

NOTE: LIMITED NUMBER OF SEATS/TICKETS | Because of the church size this year we will have a limited amount of tickets available. Buy tickets online!


LILLEJULAFTEN — Danish Christmas Service

Saturday, December 23, 2023 | 6 pm | Nordia House Great Hall | NORDIC NORTHWEST, 8800 SW Oleson Rd. Portland, OR 97223

For many years (at least 40!), Danes in Oregon and Southwest Washington have gathered each year on December 23 to celebrate Christmas in the traditional Danish way. The Lillejuleaften (“Little Christmas Eve”) event in Portland features a Danish church service and a kaffebord (coffee and cake). Come wish everyone a glædelig jul!

Read more about the Northwest Danish Association.


JULOTTA Swedish Sunrise Christmas Service

Monday, December 25, 2023 | 7 am | First Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1816 NW Irving St. Portland, OR 97209

A very special sunrise Christmas service! Calling all early birds!


Spring Season 2023

Portland Nordic Chorus Spring Concert

Saturday May 13, 2023 | 7 – 9 PM | Doors open at 6 PM | Nordia House | NORDIC NORTHWEST, 8800 SW Oleson Rd. Portland, OR 97223

Celebrate the glorious spring season with a cheerful performance from the Portland Nordic Chorus. We are a mixed community chorus celebrating friendship and common interest in Nordic culture and music by rehearsing and performing music. We sing primarily in Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Swedish, and English. We welcome all with and without Nordic heritage who have a desire to be a part of a choral group that explores Nordic languages and choral music.

Doors will open at 6 PM with a no host bar with beer and wine for purchase. Light refreshments to be served.

General Admission: $20
Nordic Northwest Members: $15
All Youth (12 and under): $5
Arts for All: $5

Buy tickets online for the 2023 Portland Nordic Chorus Spring Concert through Nordic Northwest.

"File:Norwegian Constitution Day 2017 in Stockholm.jpg" by Frankie Fouganthin is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Syttende Mai — Norwegian Constitution Day

Wednesday May 17, 2023 | 5 PM | Doors and Bar open at 4 PM | Norse Hall | 111 N.E. 11th, Portland, OR 97232

When Norwegians emigrated, they brought with them their love for the Constitution and the traditions of May 17. Celebrated around the world, the day marks a commemoration of independence, freedom and the second oldest written constitution in the world. More information about this event may be found here.

Oregon Midsummer Festival on the Nordic Northwest Campus

NORDIC NORTHWEST, 8800 SW Oleson Rd. Portland, OR 97223

Friday, June 23rd: 5pm – 10pm (beat the crowds on this dance filled evening with a bonfire)
Saturday, June 24th: 10am – 5pm (pole raising and more traditional entertainment)

We will sing the Nordic national anthems and a couple of spring songs at Noon on Saturday, June 24 before the majstong pole is raised at the Oregon Midsummer Festival.

BAKE SALE: Be sure to stop by our table and buy our baked goods which helps support our singing!

Buy tickets online for the 2023 Oregon Midsummer Festival through Nordic Northwest.

The 2023 American Union of Swedish Singers Convention in Atlanta, Georgia

Wednesday-Saturday August 2–5, 2023 a subset of our singers will be joining Akademiska koren i Stockholm and Swedish choruses from around the states in Atlanta, Georgia for the 2023 AUSS Convention and a Grand Concert on Aug 5 hosted by Vasa Dränger.


CHRISTMAS SEASON 2020

Dear Friends of Portland Nordic Chorus,

We miss seeing and singing with you at our concerts and long for the time when we can be together again safely in the same space.

This holiday season we would like to share our first virtual choir performance with you as the celebration of Sankta Lucia is celebrated this coming Sunday, December 13. May Lucia remind us that the light will return, and may your homes be filled with light and warmth and love this winter and into the new year.

If you are able, your donations will help us keep our music safely stored, our website updated, and our wonderful new artistic director paid during this time when our usual fundraising via baked goods and tickets is not possible.

Please make your checks payable to Portland Nordic Chorus and mail them to:

Karen Henell
4605 SW 27th Ave
Portland, OR 97239

Tak skal du have, Kiitoksia paljon, Þakka þér fyrir, Takk skal du ha, Tack så mycket, Thank you!

SPRING SEASON 2020

Der er et yndigt land, Denmark’s National Anthem 
Maamme, Finland’s National Anthem
Lofsöngur: O, guð vors lands, Iceland’s National Anthem
Ja Vi Elsker, Norway’s National Anthem
Du Gamla, du Fria: Sweden’s National Anthem
Star-Spangled Banner: America’s National Anthem