The Traveler’s Song
New American composers series
with nilo alcala
Seattle Pro Musica continues its New American Composers Series with special guest Nilo Alcala. Nilo showcases lively stories and melodies from the Philippines, and SPM is excited to present the world premiere of his energetic new work The Traveler's Song. SPM will also be joined in concert by local youth choirs for a rousing finale of Papanok A Lakitan, one of Nilo's most engaging pieces. Along with featured works by Paul Mealor, Laura Jēkabsone, and First Nations composer Andrew Balfour, The Traveler's Song will take audiences on a sprawling journey of choral sounds from around the world.
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 The Traveler’s Song:
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.