Welcome to ICEP Conductor Susan Hernández Osés!

As a part of the Music of the Americas International Conductor Exchange Program, we are excited to host Susan Hernández Osés (Costa Rica) in Seattle

the week of March 13-18.

Susan is a director of the choral program at the Escuela de Musica Municipal de Santo Domingo, Heredia, Costa Rica We have two events planned where members can meet Susan and one dedicated event where you are invited to come and learn about and participate in Costa Rican music and movements associated with traditional Costa Rica.

Susan will also be holding clinics in Seattle Public Schools and with the Northwest Girlchoir.

The events are outlined below.

We hope you’ll join us. If you have questions or would like to know more about schedule please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Thank you!

Aimee Mell (Aimee.mell at gmail dot com- please type it in proper email form)

WA ACDA Ethnic and Multicultural Perspectives Chair

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Who: Seattle-based women’s choir ANCORA serves as the demonstration choir

6:45 – Meet the Conductor
7:15-8:30 – Warm up and learn about Costa Rican musical style

Songs available in unison, SSAA, SATB

Movement and rhythm work

Where: Trinity Lutheran Church Seattle LCMS

1200 10th Ave E, Seattle, Washington 98102

This visit is hosted by ACDA ICEP program and supported by ACDA Washington

The event and parking are free.

Questions? Contact Aimee Mell

Join us for an evening of international connection and a wonderful concert experience with Mirinesse Women’s Choir.

6PM – We’ll start with dinner/happy hour (no host) at Phinney Market starting at 6pm where you can meet Susan and learn about her ICEP experience and music of Costa Rica.

Then we’ll head up the street to enjoy the concert presentation by Mirinesse at Phinney Ridge Lutheran at 7:30. Tickets available at the link below.

Join happy hour, just the concert or both!

http://www.mirinessewomenschoir.org/performances/phinney-ridge-lutheran

Hosted by Beth Ann Bonnecroy, Mirinesse Women’s Choir and Aimee Mell (ACDA Ethnic and Multicultural Perspectives Chair)

Hosted by ACDA International Conductors Exchange Program (ICEP)

This exchange is sponsored in part by ACDA Washington