“Vivat Musica!” choir was established in March 2004 at the Polish Cultural Center in Seattle, and since then it has performed in more than 140 concerts across the United States, Canada, and Poland. Choir’s repertoire includes Polish patriotic and folk songs, sacred compositions, classical choir arrangements, and Christmas carols.
Currently, the choir is under the music direction of Marcin Pączkowski - composer, conductor, digital artist, and performer (http://marcinpaczkowski.com).
Rehearsals
Rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 pm (for schedule please call the choir manager).
Auditions
Please do not hesitate to call or email us if you have questions regarding joining our group - vivatmusica@polishhome.org
Personnel
Marcin Pączkowski, Conductor & Artistic Director
Maria Grabowska, Rehearsal/Performance Accompanist, and Music Consultant
Mira Pawluskiewicz, Choir Manager
Contact
Mira Pawluskiewicz, Choir Manager
Email: vivatmusica@polishhome.org
Phone: 206.954.1103
Our Members:
Conductor and Artistic Director - Marcin Pączkowski
Accompanist and Music Consultant - Maria Grabowska
Sopranos: Joanna Dodek, Anna Horodetska, Lucyna Kowalczyk, Mira Pawluskiewicz, Ania Staszak, Jolanta Wituchowski, Krystyna Wrobel, Ewa Glogowski
Altos: Ela Filipczuk, Ewa Knasiak, Basia McNair, Basia Niesulowski, Maria Palubicki, Iwona Staszak, Anya Taylor
Tenors: Sergiusz Tyhanskiy, Jerzy Radka
Base: Mietek Kulik, Ziomek Pawluskiewicz
Membership Fee
The membership fee is currently $30 for a full season (September-July).
Annual Performances
- January - PHA Christmas Celebration called “Opłatek” at the Polish Cultural Center
- January - Christmas Carols at the St. Margaret of Scotland, Polish Catholic Church
- March/April - Spring Bazaar at the Polish Cultural Center (Saturday before Palm Sunday)
- May – Polish Constitution of 3rd of May 1791 - Celebration at the Polish Cultural Center
- May - Pierogi Fest at the Polish Cultural Center
- July - Polish Festival at the Seattle Center
- November – Fall Bazaar at the Polish Cultural Center (first Saturday of the month)
- November - Polish Independence Day (Nov. 11) - Celebration at the Polish Cultural Center 2021
Short video recordings were done during the Covid pandemic in lieu of Celebrations:
2021 Christmas carols: https://youtu.be/kRF0JrlQFKs
2021 Independence Day: https://youtu.be/7OydVlyOpnk
2021 - Polish Constitution of 3rd of May 1791 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pV7RMvU2DxU