Jake Runestad will join Oregon Repertory Singers to conduct many of his most powerful works, including “Come to the Woods,” a choral work that explores the peace of the natural world. Performances are at 4 p.m. May 13 and 14 at First United Methodist Church, 1838 S.W. Jefferson St., Portland. A video-on-demand version of this performance will be available for viewing June 5–30. Tickets ($25 to $45) are available at www.orsingers.org or by calling 503-230-0652. For more information, email programs@orsingers.org.