music - Friendly House

A Classical Music Performance by Pamela Moro & Liz Kohl

by Eva Myers | Apr 18, 2023

Please join us for an hour of music exploring themes of longing and introspection, both romantic and spiritual, from throughout the classical tradition. Works are by composers Mozart, Prokofiev, Price, and Schumann. We are Portland musicians and educators, and we love...

Cole Porter: Online Presentation

by Eva Myers | May 24, 2022

Join musicologist Gordon Neal Herman for this online presentation. Cole Porter was one of the few music theater creators who wrote both music and lyrics for his shows. His songs have become part of the great American Songbook and he is known for his sophisticated...

Gordon Neal Herman presents Amy Beach (online)

by Sandra Oberdorfer | Dec 28, 2021

Join musicologist Gordon Neal Herman for this online presentation. Amy Beach: First Great American Female Composer Amy Beach, born 1867 was a child prodigy who began composing at age 4 and performing piano concerts at age 6. Beach was the first American composer to...

Gordon Neal Herman Presents Bessie Smith (online)

by Sandra Oberdorfer | Dec 7, 2021

Join musicologist Gordon Neal Herman for this online presentation. Bessie Smith: Empress of the Blues Bessie Smith was one of the most popular of the female blues singers during the 1920s and 30s. She began singing on street corners of Chattanooga, Tenn. at the turn...

Neighborhood Caroling Meetup

by Sandra Oberdorfer | Dec 1, 2021

Meet up outside Friendly House and join in the fun singing carols and seasonal songs around the neighborhood. All ages and talents are welcome. This event is led by longtime neighborhood volunteers and songbooks are provided. Dress for the weather and the outdoors,...