When Thunder Comes
with composer Mari Esabel Valverde
NEW AMERICAN COMPOSERS SERIES
Special guest Mari Valverde comes to Seattle for our New American Composers Series and the world premiere of Up/Rising Into, her powerful love song for trans youth. Student singers from local schools will join us for Mari’s When thunder comes, a tribute to the work of social justice leaders. Come hear Mari’s music, meet Mari herself, and be inspired by music that honors the fight for the rights of all peoples.
We will also feature works by Rosephanye Powell, Dale Trumbore, Clara Schumann, Carlos Cordero, James Mulholland, Casey Rule, and more.
In person: Saturday, March 8, 2025 ‐ 4pm
Seattle First Baptist Church - Harvard & Seneca, Seattle
pre-concert conversation at 3:30pm
In person: Sunday, March 9, 2025 ‐ 4pm
Trinity Lutheran Church - Lynnwood
pre-concert conversation at 3:30pm
Streaming: Saturday, March 22, 2025 ‐ 7:30pm
online, free; donations gratefully accepted
premiering on YouTube on March 22 and available on-demand for 30 days
“Lovely program. Thank you for including many composers that represent marginalized communities. It’s one of the reasons I love coming to your concerts.
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Special thanks to our season and program sponsors for When Thunder Comes:
Listen to excerpts:
When Thunder Comes - Mari Esabel Valverde
as performed by St. Olaf Choir, conducted by Anton Armstrong
Accessibility at our venue:
Seattle First Baptist Church is accessible for those with mobility issues - they may enter via the glass doors on Harvard (between Seneca and Spring) to use the elevator; there is also a passenger drop-off zone located just outside these doors. Please also note that balcony seats are only accessible via stairs.
Trinity Lutheran Church buildings and parking lots are accessible for those with mobility issues. There is plenty of parking, including convenient handicapped parking.