Artistic collective, I the Siren shares a desire to truly express ourselves as artists in a collaborative and comprehensive, multi-disciplinary outlet. Inspired by text and vocal artistry, each member brings experience from a variety of artistic genres.

The only ensemble of its kind, I the Siren was considered for the American Prize and continues to redefine chamber music performance art.

The evocative name —inspired by the alluring mythological creature—reflects the enchantment and irresistibility of their unique sound. 

Each artist brings a depth of experience to the ensemble, and their collective experiences have enabled them to explore a full spectrum of musical styles.

Mezzo-soprano, Blythe Gaissert brings a wealth of experience as a soloist and opera singer, performing with the Metropolitan Opera, Opera America, and the American Opera Projects.

Oboe/English hornist and arranger for I the Siren, Darci Gamerl works as a freelance musician throughout the United States and Canada as an orchestral musician, soloist and holistic-minded music entrepreneur and pedagogue.
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Stacie Haneline has a vast wealth of expertise and artistic insight through her extensive experience as a collaborative pianist with artists and opera houses worldwide. Her outstanding leadership has brought a wealth of new commissions, residencies & partnerships for the trio, including recording and guest artist appearances across North America.
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Only a handful of compositions exist for our unique ensemble, and as a result, I the Siren actively commissions new works and arrangements of standard repertoire. Most recently, premiering their own arrangement of 2 Gesänge, Op. 91 by Johannes Brahms.

"Whitacre is that rare thing, a modern composer who is both popular and original"
- The Daily Telegraph, London

Eric has inspired millions as composer, conductor, innovator, broadcaster and charismatic public speaker. His compositions rank among the most popular and frequently performed of the early 21st century, their reach broadened since 2010 by the extraordinary success of his online Virtual Choir project. Light & Gold, his first album as composer and conductor, won the 2012 Grammy® Award for Best Choral Recording and instantly topped the US and UK classical album charts.

Born in Nevada, he discovered a passion for choral music while studying at UNLV and he began composing soon after. He went on to study at the Juilliard School of Music in New York under John Corigliano. Many of his choral compositions, Cloudburst, Lux Aurumque and Sleep among them, have entered the standard choral repertoire and his orchestral music has been performed by some of the world’s most distinguished orchestras both sides of the Atlantic. Eric is currently Composer-in-Residence at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge University, UK.

A distinguished speaker, Eric has been invited to address the UN Leaders Programme, give the closing plenary at Davos World Economic Forum and to speak for UNICEF and Google among others. He has appeared twice on the main stage at the global TED conference in Long Beach CA, earning standing ovations on both occasions. Recent Virtual Choir projects include ‘Glow’ written for the Winter Dreams holiday show at Disneyland© Adventure California and the Virtual Youth Choir, in association with UNICEF, which premiered at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. Broadcast live to 119 countries worldwide, Eric made his iTunes Festival debut with his professional choir in 2014, inviting multi award-winning composer and conductor Hans Zimmer to join him on stage. The performance was consequently released as a live album. Eric returned to the Minnesota Orchestra for a second residency in 2015 culminating in three performances at Orchestra Hall.


A quick sight-read (or Finale playback)of choral music parts on a keyboard intended to help choir members learn their parts more easily.  Please note that because many songs have multiple verses, the rhythm will not always exactly match the score.  Additionally, since some of these are all quickly sight read, they are not perfect.  The full score playback is simply a compilation of all four parts to double check their accuracy.

Founded in 1891, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is consistently hailed as one of the greatest orchestras in the world. In collaboration with the best conductors and guest artists on the international music scene, the CSO performs well over one hundred concerts each year at its downtown home, Symphony Center, and at the Ravinia Festival on Chicago’s North Shore, where it is in residency each summer. Music lovers outside Chicago enjoy the sounds of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra through best-selling recordings and frequent sold-out tour performances in the United States and around the globe.

Visit cso.org for tickets and information.

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http://jakerunestad.com


About Jake:

Award-winning composer Jake Runestad (b. 1986) is noted for his versatility and wide range of expressive capabilities with music driven by soaring melodies, driving rhythms, and lush textures. Considered “highly imaginative…with big ideas” (Baltimore Sun) and “stirring and uplifting” (Miami Herald), Jake has received commissions and performances from leading ensembles such as Seraphic Fire, the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, VocalEssence, the Master Chorale of Tampa Bay, the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, the Cincinnati Vocal Arts Ensemble, Cantus (Minnesota), and the Rockford Symphony Orchestra.

Jake Runestad holds a Master’s degree in composition from the Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University where he studied with Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Kevin Puts. He has also studied extensively with acclaimed composer Libby Larsen. Mr. Runestad currently lives in Minneapolis, MN and his music is published by Boosey & Hawkes and JR Music. Find out more at jakerunestad.com

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