Friends of Rain

Friends of Rain, a newly formed ensemble made up of tenure-track and adjunct music faculty, held its inaugural concert on February 18. The group’s repertoire is drawn from the last 50 years and features new works by established masters, Lewis & Clark faculty composers, and guest composers in residence.

Clockwise, from center front: Forrest Pierce (founding director), Carol Biel (piano), Elisa Boynton (violin), Stephanie Thompson (piano),... Friends of Rain, a newly formed ensemble made up of tenure-track and adjunct music faculty, held its inaugural concert on February 18. The group’s repertoire is drawn from the last 50 years and features new works by established masters, Lewis & Clark faculty composers, and guest composers in residence. Michael Johanson, visiting assistant professor of music, will direct the ensemble in 2006-07.