I grew up in Latvia and now live in Seattle, Washington.

I hold a Master’s degree in Music. I conduct the Seattle Latvian Choir and teach singing to children at the Seattle Latvian School. Professionally, I serve as the Musical Director at Youth Theatre Northwest.

Jāzeps Vītols’ Beverīnas Dziedonis.

I hope we continue to strengthen and preserve the West Coast’s cultural traditions—they are something we can all be proud of!

I grew up in Riga and now live in Portland, Oregon.

I graduated from the Art Academy of Latvia with a degree in Textile Art. I currently serve as Executive Director of the Latvian Association of Oregon and lead the Communications Division of the American Latvian Association.

Ādamam bij’ septiņ’ dēli.

I hope you’ll fall in love with the unique tradition of the West Coast Latvian Song Festival and one day return as organizers of a future festival!

I was born and raised in Seattle, Washington, where I continue to live today.

I work as a medical researcher.

The Latvian folk song and dance Sasala jūriņa.

I’m delighted that my family and neighbors will be in Seattle for the festival. I hope everyone eagerly looks forward to the West Coast Song Festival and enjoys everything beautiful Seattle has to offer!

I was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, where I still live today.

I work as a Chief Financial Officer.

Jāzeps Vītols’ The Castle of Light (Gaismas Pils).

I am so excited to work alongside such an outstanding Song Festival team! Above all, I hope everyone enjoys reconnecting with old friends while making many new ones.

I grew up in San Francisco and now live in Seattle, Washington.

I direct the folk dance group Trejdeksnītis and work professionally as a union director at the University of Washington.

Rūnu raksti, choreographed by Jānis Purviņš.

I hope every participant feels proud of the strength of our Latvian traditions, lovingly passed down through generations of families here on the West Coast.

I grew up in Latvia and now live in Southern California.

I graduated from the University of Latvia with a bachelor’s degree in Education. I serve as Principal of the Los Angeles Latvian School, collaborate with the San Diego Latvian School, and serve on the board of the Southern California Latvian Association.

Mana Tēvu zeme by Knuts Skujenieks and Raimonds Pauls.

I wish participants of all ages the joy of experiencing togetherness, inspiration, and unity that transcends distance. Even far from Latvia, we remain connected. May the Latvian language continue to ring out as a living thread that binds us together and as roots that remind us where we belong and what we call home.

I grew up in Boston and now live in Maryland.

I hold a bachelor’s degree in Music and a master’s degree in Arts Administration. In 2017, I chaired the Organizing Committee for the XIV Latvian Song and Dance Festival in the United States (Baltimore). Today, as Executive Director of the American Latvian Association, I coordinate concert tours by Latvian artists as well as a variety of other cultural events.

Lec, saulīte by Raimonds Tiguls.

I hope every festival participant experiences the unique joy that comes when, through singing and dancing, we become one breath, one rhythm, one people.