Organization

the [plain] song is an organization committed to the presentation of song, and providing a venue for young performers of song. the [plain] song recognizes that song is part of the shared cultural heritage of the Western musical tradition. For centuries this intimate genre has synthesized the works of the greatest musical and literary minds in history. However, both the performance and the appreciation of song have fallen by the wayside in modern society. the [plain] song believes that the shared cultural heritage represented by the medium of song has continuing relevance and importance in today’s world, offering a glimpse of both the many unique cultural backgrounds brought together in modern American society, as well as the commonalities that transcend cultural boundaries. To bring this music to the widest possible audience, we provide innovative programming and styles of presentation that recognize the needs of the communities we serve. We provide young performers a venue in which to find their own voice, and a forum for the expansion of the existing repertory through commissions of young composers and poets. In doing so, we help audiences of all backgrounds explore the ongoing importance of their shared cultural heritage.