Psithaura
Psithurism — (n.) the sound of wind through trees
"But where danger is, grows./ The saving power also." - Friedrich Hölderlin, referenced in Martin Heidegger's The Question Concerning Technology. Trees and humans have coexisted on this planet for millennia in mutualistic relationships, but in recent times the weakening of humans spiritual connection to nature paired with the over commodification of natural resources has led to an imbalance in the global ecosystem, therefore humans must reconnect to nature in a meaningful way in order to survive.
Composition commissioned by Evan Tedlock for an interactive installation. Finalist of Choral Composer Professional Division of The American Prize in 2019.
"But where danger is, grows./ The saving power also." - Friedrich Hölderlin, referenced in Martin Heidegger's The Question Concerning Technology. Trees and humans have coexisted on this planet for millennia in mutualistic relationships, but in recent times the weakening of humans spiritual connection to nature paired with the over commodification of natural resources has led to an imbalance in the global ecosystem, therefore humans must reconnect to nature in a meaningful way in order to survive.
Composition commissioned by Evan Tedlock for an interactive installation. Finalist of Choral Composer Professional Division of The American Prize in 2019.
The Call of Wisdom - Will Todd
The Fruit of Silence 03.2018
A special music service during Lent, featuring choral works from recent decades.
The Chancel Choir of Pacific Palisades Presbyterian Church
Jaco Wong, Music Director
A special music service during Lent, featuring choral works from recent decades.
The Chancel Choir of Pacific Palisades Presbyterian Church
Jaco Wong, Music Director
Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47. I. Allegro Moderato - Jean Sibelius
Monteux School & Music Festival Winter Conducting Workshop 01.2020. New York City
Cyrus Beroukhim, Violin Solo
Jaco Wong, Conductor
Cyrus Beroukhim, Violin Solo
Jaco Wong, Conductor
Songbird
"I exist, In thousands of agonies – I exist." - Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Every decision you’ve ever made brings you to this current moment in time. When confronted by situations that reveal who you are, you cannot hide from yourself. You exist in an infinite number of alternate realities; in other spaces and times, you exist with choices explored differently– a slightly alternate you. Songbird is narrated through a twelve-part chorus and six dancers: six individual branches of “you.”
Breath + Body 11.2019. Los Angeles
Iris Company & C3LA
Joan H. Pedeo, Choreographer
Jaco Wong, Composer & Conductor
Every decision you’ve ever made brings you to this current moment in time. When confronted by situations that reveal who you are, you cannot hide from yourself. You exist in an infinite number of alternate realities; in other spaces and times, you exist with choices explored differently– a slightly alternate you. Songbird is narrated through a twelve-part chorus and six dancers: six individual branches of “you.”
Breath + Body 11.2019. Los Angeles
Iris Company & C3LA
Joan H. Pedeo, Choreographer
Jaco Wong, Composer & Conductor
On(a)matopoeia
Commissioned and premiered by Vivace Youth Chorus of San Jose, On(a)matopoeia is a concise set of three choral miniatures. The brilliant text by six-grader poet Ona Musoll-Buendia reminds audience of all ages the whimsical yet delightful childhood experience of listening to peculiar sounds. Likewise, the composition invites singers of all ages to make juvenile sounds in surprisingly amusing ways.
Conversation with Strangers. 05.2018. Los Angeles.
C3LA
David Harris, Conductor
Score published by See-A-Dot Music Publishing Inc.
Conversation with Strangers. 05.2018. Los Angeles.
C3LA
David Harris, Conductor
Score published by See-A-Dot Music Publishing Inc.
"Hear ye, Israel!/ Be not afraid, saith God the Lord" from Elijah - Felix Mendelssohn
Chorus America: Choral-Orchestral Conducting Academy 07.2019
Hill Auditorium at University of Michigan School of Music.
Nicole Josephs, Soprano
Jaco Wong, Conductor
Hill Auditorium at University of Michigan School of Music.
Nicole Josephs, Soprano
Jaco Wong, Conductor
Palisades Charter High School Choral Sampler
"Because" - Ted Hearne
"Fly to Paradise" - Eric Whitacre
Los Angeles Master Chorale High School Festival 05.2019
"Stars" - Ēriks Ešenvalds
"I Know Where I've Been" from Hairspray
Lift Every Voice - A Musical Celebration of Black History Month 02.2019
"Skyfall"
Sounds of Cinema 02.2020
"Water Fountain" - Tune-Yards
Music Video Project in collaboration with film department
"God Bless Us Everyone" from A Christmas Carol
Combined Choirs
Choirs of Palisades Charter High School
Jaco Wong, Choral Director
"Fly to Paradise" - Eric Whitacre
Los Angeles Master Chorale High School Festival 05.2019
"Stars" - Ēriks Ešenvalds
"I Know Where I've Been" from Hairspray
Lift Every Voice - A Musical Celebration of Black History Month 02.2019
"Skyfall"
Sounds of Cinema 02.2020
"Water Fountain" - Tune-Yards
Music Video Project in collaboration with film department
"God Bless Us Everyone" from A Christmas Carol
Combined Choirs
Choirs of Palisades Charter High School
Jaco Wong, Choral Director
"Hallelujah Chorus" from Messiah HWV 56 - George Frideric Handel
Handel's Messiah 2018-2019
A series of special music services throughout a liturgical year.
Easter Service 04.2019
The Chancel Choir & Guest Orchestra of Pacific Palisades Presbyterian Church
Jaco Wong, Music Director
A series of special music services throughout a liturgical year.
Easter Service 04.2019
The Chancel Choir & Guest Orchestra of Pacific Palisades Presbyterian Church
Jaco Wong, Music Director
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