About Us
The Resonance Collective exists to inspire and nurture the collective spirit of Los Angeles and beyond by expanding our understanding of the arts as a sacred and mystical experience, through the creation and performance of innovative and adventurous works.
We further this mission through three methods: creation, curation, and education.
The Resonance Collective is not a religious group and we ascribe to no set of specific beliefs; rather, we are a spiritual community of artists, or perhaps an artistic group of seekers. Wherever you find yourself on that spectrum, you are welcome to explore with us as we aim to intertwine our artistic and spiritual practice while considering the question, "what is sacred music?"Our goal is to cultivate curiosity and bring a sense of sacredness to our creative lives in an inspiring and supportive social environment.
When you attend a Resonance Collective event you are not just an audience member but an active participant, and we welcome your involvement as a member of this artistic community.
We further this mission through three methods: creation, curation, and education.
- We create interdisciplinary, theatrical narratives based on spiritual transformation as part of our Original Works program.
- We curate exceptional music from traditions around the world through the Golden Thread Concert Series. Each event extends on the ritual of the traditional concert experience and offers a different perspective on the possibilities of sacred music.
- We educate creative musicians during the annual N.E.O. Voice Festival, a week long celebration of the human voice with a focus on redefining the oratorio as a modern sacred storytelling form, holistic contemporary vocal performance, and compositional techniques.
The Resonance Collective is not a religious group and we ascribe to no set of specific beliefs; rather, we are a spiritual community of artists, or perhaps an artistic group of seekers. Wherever you find yourself on that spectrum, you are welcome to explore with us as we aim to intertwine our artistic and spiritual practice while considering the question, "what is sacred music?"Our goal is to cultivate curiosity and bring a sense of sacredness to our creative lives in an inspiring and supportive social environment.
When you attend a Resonance Collective event you are not just an audience member but an active participant, and we welcome your involvement as a member of this artistic community.
Golden Thread Concert Series
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The Golden Thread Concert Series is a monthly event that expands the ritual and ceremonial elements of a musical concert into a spiritual, as well as artistic, experience. This curated series includes a wide diversity of musical expression from the plethora of ethnicities and cultures found in Los Angeles and beyond. Please click the button below to see our calendar of events for the 2023 season. |
NEO Voice Festival
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Original Works
Our Original Works explore performance as a vehicle of personal and spiritual transformation for performers and audience alike, creating holistic works that engage the full body and voice of the performer and are both relational and emergent.
In defiance of the "isolated genius" trope, we engage in creation as a collective, community oriented process. Our pieces are based on the interplay between creators, performers, and audience as active participants in a final experience that is greater than the sum of its parts.
Beginning with the premiere of their first dance-opera Saharava at the New York International Fringe Festival in 2012, the Resonance Collective’s interdisciplinary theatrical pieces have been commissioned and produced by such organizations as the Cincinnati Ballet, Monmouth University, the California Institute of the Arts, the Beijing Dance Academy, Institute of the Arts Barcelona, and Peridance in New York.
In defiance of the "isolated genius" trope, we engage in creation as a collective, community oriented process. Our pieces are based on the interplay between creators, performers, and audience as active participants in a final experience that is greater than the sum of its parts.
Beginning with the premiere of their first dance-opera Saharava at the New York International Fringe Festival in 2012, the Resonance Collective’s interdisciplinary theatrical pieces have been commissioned and produced by such organizations as the Cincinnati Ballet, Monmouth University, the California Institute of the Arts, the Beijing Dance Academy, Institute of the Arts Barcelona, and Peridance in New York.
Who We Are
Administration
Fahad Siadat
Artistic Director |
André Megerdichian
Director, Original Works |
Laurel Irene
NEO Voice Festival, Vocal Director |
David Harris
NEO Voice Festival, Ensembles Director |
Joslyn Sarshad
Managing Director |
Board of Directors
Lisa Niedermeyer
Board Chair |
Alexandra Grabarchuk
Treasurer |
Rev. Michael Lehman
Secretary |
Marc Lowenstein
Board Member |
Azeem Khan
Board Member |
Ensemble in Residence
HEX Vocal Ensemble
Described by the L.A. Times as "a luminous ensemble of singers," HEX is an award-winning contemporary vocal sextet based in Los Angeles dedicated to performing new works that reimagine the expressive potential of the human voice. Our group features critically-acclaimed singers who have been featured soloists with LA Opera, LA Philharmonic, Long Beach Opera, The Los Angeles Master Chorale, and Industry Opera.
HEX has performed with Brightwork Newmusic, theatre dybbuk, and the Resonance Collective, and at venues such as BroadStage, Meng Concert Hall, Tuesdays@Monk Space, HEAR NOW Music Festival, Sound and Fury Concert Series, Master in the Chapel Series at First Lutheran Church in Venice, and N.E.O. Voice Festival. In 2022, HEX was nominated for the San Francisco Classical Voice Audience Choice awards in four categories, including Favorite Choral Ensemble and Favorite New Music Performance, and received the award for "Best Orchestral Performance" for their premiere performance of Oratorio of the Earth.
HEX has performed with Brightwork Newmusic, theatre dybbuk, and the Resonance Collective, and at venues such as BroadStage, Meng Concert Hall, Tuesdays@Monk Space, HEAR NOW Music Festival, Sound and Fury Concert Series, Master in the Chapel Series at First Lutheran Church in Venice, and N.E.O. Voice Festival. In 2022, HEX was nominated for the San Francisco Classical Voice Audience Choice awards in four categories, including Favorite Choral Ensemble and Favorite New Music Performance, and received the award for "Best Orchestral Performance" for their premiere performance of Oratorio of the Earth.
Artistic Associates
Sholeh Wolpé
Poet / Librettist |
R.S. Buck
Lighting Designer / Production Manager |
Maece Seirafi
Graphic Designer |
Umberto Belfiore
Videographer |
Support
The Resonance Collective runs on the emotional and financial support of our audiences. Consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Resonance Collective to further our commitment to transcendental programming and original, awe-inspiring works. Your generosity will directly support our performers, programs, NEO Festival participants, and staff, allowing us to serve our communities and audiences with warmth and integrity. We are a 501(c)(3) organization, so all donations are tax-deductible.
