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Rising Waters Collective presents: Songs of Resilience

Sunday, August 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM PDT · Vashon Center for the Arts
Performing Artssong cycleclassical musicsocial justiceresiliencesheila silvercollectiveperforming_artsoperacommunityworld premierecontemporary musicfreesongs of resilience$35–$250
Rising Waters Collective presents: Songs of Resilience
Rising Waters Collective performs Sheila Silver's powerful new song cycle 'Songs of Resilience,' featuring voices confronting social, political, and humanitarian crises. The evening includes doors at 6pm for gallery viewing and community conversation, with the performance beginning at 7pm and a post-show discussion with the artists and composer.

Lineup

  • Julia Benzinger
  • Through bold storytelling, innovative collaborations, and a relentless pursuit of artistic integrity, Rising Waters Collective cultivates a space where opera is not just performed but lived—where history, engagement, and creativity converge to inspire lasting impact.

  • Holly Boaz

    High res. photo (534k, new window) Soprano Holly Boaz is recognized by critics for her �rich soprano� and for her �welldefined� characterizations. Davenport's River City Reader wrote: "Holly Boaz stole the show in a masterful performance as the spoiled, coquettish Musetta. This accomplished soprano sang seductively, and her character was irresistibly gleeful." This season, Ms.

  • “My description cannot fit your tongue, because I have a certain way of being in this world, and I shall not be moved” - Maya Angelou A sought after performer in the Pacific Northwest, Soprano Ibidunni Ojikutu is known for her versatility and excellence in both traditional and contemporary repertoire.

  • World Refugee Day, Saturday, June 20 at 7:00 p.m. at St. George’s Episcopal Church in Maplewood, New Jersey. Detainees and families of detainees held in the Delaney Hall ICE detention center will receive support through a fundraising concert in Maplewood New Jersey featuring the World Premiere of Sheila’s Songs of Resilience. With Melissa Citro and Teresa Castillo, sopranos, Francesco Barfoed, piano.

Venue

19600 Vashon Hwy SW · Vashon

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