The Traveler’s Song
New American composers series
with nilo alcala
We’re thrilled to welcome Nilo Alcala for our annual showcase of rising composers. Nilo is the first Philippine-born composer to be commissioned by the GRAMMY-winning Los Angeles Master Chorale, and his award-winning works are performed around the world. We will present the world premiere of The Traveler’s Song, and we’ll be joined in concert by choirs from local schools to sing and celebrate Nilo’s work.
You’ll also hear works by Paul Mealor, Laura Jekabsone, and First Nations composer Andrew Balfour.
In person: Saturday, February 28, 2026 ‐ 3pm & 7pm
Seattle First Baptist Church - Harvard & Seneca, Seattle
pre-concert conversation at 2:30pm & 6:30pm
Streaming: Saturday, March 14, 2026 ‐ 7:30pm
online, free; donations gratefully accepted
premiering on YouTube on March 14 and available on-demand for 30 days
“Lovely program. Thank you for including many composers that represent marginalized communities. It’s one of the reasons I love coming to your concerts.”
Special thanks to our season and program sponsors for Nowell:
Listen to excerpts:
Three Kalinga Chants - Nilo Alcala
performed by Paragita Student Choir of Universitas Indonesia
Scarborough Fair - Arr. Jared Graveley
performed by VOCES8 and Chanticleer
Accessibility at our venues:
Seattle First Baptist Church is accessible for those with mobility issues - they may enter via the glass doors on Harvard (between Seneca and Spring) to use the elevator; there is also a passenger drop-off zone located just outside these doors. Please note that balcony seats are only accessible via stairs.