Clark College Treble Ensemble & Chorale Fall Quarter Concert

For Immediate Release
November 18, 2024

Clark College Treble Ensemble and Chorale perform on December 5

VANCOUVER, Wash. — The Clark College Treble Ensemble & College Chorale under the direction of Dr. Jacob Funk, present their Fall Concert on Thursday, December 5, 2024, 7:30 pm at First United Methodist Church, 401 E 33rd St, Vancouver, WA. The admission is free and open to the public. Donations to the Clark College Choral Fund accepted at the door.

The Treble Ensemble will start the concert with selections by Bach, Gjeilo, Quartel, and others. Of special note is "Pine Needles" by Kevin Padworski—a rousing work for four-part treble choir and virtuosic piano.

Next on the program is The Chorale. Most of these pieces center around the upcoming winter solstice and the expectation of the sun breaking through the darkness. Bach shows up on this set list as well, as does Hassler, Hagenberg, and Whitacre. Local guitarist Doug Smith joins the Chorale on "What Sweeter Music" and a brass ensemble will be featured on "Verbum Caro Factum Est."

Please come out and join these musicians for a wonderful night of beauty.

For complete information about all the Clark College Music Department concerts including the orchestra, concert band, jazz ensemble, and choirs, please see visit the Clark College Music Events page.

About Dr. Jacob Funk

Dr. Jacob Funk is the Director of Choirs at Clark College where he conducts three choirs in addition to teaching theory, ear training, music appreciation, rock history, and applied voice. Jacob completed his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Conducting from the University of Missouri—Kansas City where he was a Graduate Assistant to the Choral Department, Associate Conductor of the Conservatory Concert Choir and co-conductor of the University Singers. While at UMKC he also served as Opera Chorus Master and the director of Canticum Novum. Dr. Funk earned his masters in choral conducting from the University of British Columbia, and his undergraduate degree in vocal performance from John Brown University. Before coming to UMKC he was on the music faculty of John Brown University and Northwest Arkansas Community College, where he taught choir and voice.

About Jiyoun Oh

Jiyoun Oh, a South Korean pianist, is currently in her fourth year of pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts in Collaborative Piano at the University of North Texas, where she studies with Elvia Puccinelli and Steven Harlos. There, she served as an opera teaching assistant and répétiteur. Ms. Oh was the winner of the Oregon State Music Teachers' National Association (MTNA) Young Artist Competition in 2014. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Piano Performance from Sookmyung Women's University in Seoul and completed two Master's degrees at Portland State University, studying Collaborative Piano with Chuck Dillard and Piano Performance with Julia Hwakyu Lee. Ms. Oh has participated in master classes led by Craig Terry, Russell Miller, Jeffrey Kahane, Thomas Hecht, and the Pacifica Quartet. She has also performed at Buam Art Hall's "Young Artist Concert" in Seoul and participated in the International Keyboard Institute & Festival in Manhattan. Additionally, she has performed for the Puccini Society of Dallas, UNT Opera Fans, and at outreach concerts in the Dallas area.

About Clark College

Founded in 1933, Clark College provides residents of Southwest Washington with affordable, high-quality academic and technical education. It is a public community college offering more than 100 degree and certificate programs, including bachelor's and associate degrees; professional certificates; high school diplomas and GED preparation; and non-credit community and continuing education. Clark serves a wide range of students including high school students, displaced workers, veterans, parents, non-native English speakers, and mature learners. Approximately 45% of its students are in the first generation of their families to attend college.

For additional information (media inquiries & photo requests):
Shelly Williams, Program Coordinator
T: 360-992-2662 E: sjwilliams@clark.edu