ChoralSounds Northwest
A friendly, cohesive group of dedicated adult musicians who are drawn together by their love of singing, ChoralSounds Northwest is a Burien-based mixed community chorus under the baton of Artistic Director Dr. Ryan Ellis. Combining traditional choral music with the fun of other modern styles, ChoralSounds offers a musical home to Burien-area singers who want to experience the challenge, musicianship, and camaraderie of performing with a professional group.
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Pigments of Our Imagination
Renton Ikea Performing Arts Center
400 2nd St, Renton 98057
Friday, March 20, 2026
7:30pm | $20 tickets
ChoralSounds Northwest returns to Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center for an unforgettable showcase concert. This unique performance shines a spotlight on the power of solo voices and the richness of choral arrangements, all elegantly intertwined with beautiful strings from Northwest Symphony Orchestra. “Pigments of our Imagination” will entertain with a musical kaleidoscope of color with familiar classics, contemporary hits, and gems from Broadway musicals. Don’t miss this dazzling rainbow of story-telling through colorful songs.
Small Ensembles within ChoralSounds
ChoralSounds also offers many solo, duet, and group opportunities to our singers, including membership in our two small ensembles:
VocalSounds Northwest is an auditioned ensemble designed to give more experienced singers an opportunity to sing advanced repertoire while focusing on the challenges and rewards of nuanced musical expression.
Smamblettes is an auditioned women’s ensemble that performs an array of beautiful and fun arrangements of the female voice giving singers a different type of performance experience.
ChoralSounds Northwest Artistic Director
Dr. Ryan Ellis
Proudly conducting ChoralSounds Northwest, VocalSounds Northwest, and Smamblettes since fall of 2014, Ryan’s credits include performing for Queen Elizabeth II and recently becoming Director of Choral Music at Seattle Pacific University.
Other Season Events
In addition to the mainstage concerts in Burien, ChoralSounds Northwest is sometimes asked to perform at various other functions within the greater Seattle area. ChoralSounds regularly performs on Memorial Day at the Greenwood Memorial Park to honor our fallen military heroes. In addition, past ChoralSounds Northwest credits include:
- Concert performances in Carnegie Hall (New York City), Benaroya Hall (Seattle), and Bastyr University (Kenmore)
- Concert tours throughout Italy, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia
- Collaborations with fellow Burien musicians Northwest Symphony Orchestra and the world-renowned Stanford Chamber Chorale