The Pan-american songbook

Virtual Benefit Concert

Program (subject to change):

Scattered Soil, for 2 flutes and piano
Stephen Deeter

Bianca Pratte, flute
Sara Prostko, flute
Ben Portzen, piano

I lost you in a field of concrete, for tenor saxophone and piano
Ben Portzen

Nick Muellner, tenor saxophone
Ben Portzen, piano

Fabriklied, for bassoon and cello
Stephen Deeter

Stuart Young, bassoon
Hannah Baron, cello

Scanning, for flute, trumpet, e. guitar, voice, and cello
Ben Portzen

Sara Prostko, flute
Amos Egleston, trumpet
Rick Kubly, e. guitar
Stephen Deeter, voice
Hannah Baron, cello

Hymnous, for jazz combo
Stephen Deeter

Amos Egleston, trumpet
Nick Muellner, tenor saxophone
Liam McDonald, bass trombone
Rick Kubly, guitar
Nolan Ehlers, drums

Planting, for flute and electronics
Ben Portzen

Bianca Pratte, flute

8980, for mixed ensemble
Gabriel Kahane
arr. Portzen and Deeter

Sara Prostko, flute
Nick Muellner, alto saxophone
Stuart Young, bassoon
Amos Egleston, trumpet
Liam McDonald, bass trombone
Rick Kubly, guitar
Ben Portzen, electric bass
Stephen Deeter, voice
Bianca Pratte, accordion
Hannah Baron, cello

Thank you to everyone who attended the virtual concert and donated! The video will be available through Friday, June 5th, and you can still donate to the benefit below.

Friday, May 28th
7:00PM CDT

Virtual concert event featuring original compositions and arrangements by Ben Portzen and Stephen Deeter, and performances from musicians scattered across America. There is a $10 suggested donation for the tickets - all proceeds will be split between three non-profit organizations: African Heritage Inc. (Fox Valley), The Lighthouse Center (Duluth), and Black Women for Wellness (LA).

Featuring performances by:

Hannah Baron
Stephen Deeter
Amos Egleston
Nolan Ehlers
Rick Kubly
Liam McDonald
Nick Muellner
Ben Portzen
Bianca Pratte
Sara Prostko
Stuart Young

Video will be accessible for one week following the premiere