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Seattle Wind Symphony returns to Shoreline for their opening season concert - H2O

Sunday, September 1, 2024


Seattle Wind Symphony Presents: H2O
Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 7:30pm

Shorewood Performing Arts Center, 17300 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133

General $25 / Student $10

Join Seattle Wind Symphony for the opening of our 14th concert season, featuring music inspired by water, the ocean, and exploration. The program will include:
  • Sea Songs (R. Vaughan Williams)
  • Water Music Suite (G. F. Handel)
  • Deep River (Benjamin Horne)
  • Stillwater (Kelijah Dunton)
  • Diamond Tide (Viet Cuong)
  • High Water Rising (Sally Lamb McCune)
  • Blackwater (Fergal Carroll)
  • Hands Across the Sea (John Philip Sousa)
Seattle Wind Symphony is a premiere wind band in the Pacific Northwest, conducted by Dr. John Falskow. Seattle Wind Symphony is dedicated to connecting the Puget Sound community through vibrant, accessible, and captivating performances. 

We feature a diverse array of composers, both living and historical; local Pacific Northwest soloists; and compositions spanning many musical styles. We strive to inspire a love of the unique resonance of a woodwind, brass, and percussion ensemble in audiences of all ages.

Tickets and information at seattlewindsymphony.org


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LMC Francis Walton Competition winners performance by Duo Duoro at Church of the Redeemer in Kenmore

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Duo Duoro in free concert on September 8

Come, watch and listen to the 2024 Francis Walton Competition chamber ensemble winners Duo Duoro—Arin Sarkissian, flute, and Kaitlin Miller, Harp—perform a free concert. It is at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 6210 NE 181st St, Kenmore WA

All ages are invited. You do not need tickets to come to this free concert on September 8, 2024, at 6:00pm.

The Ladies Musical Club of Seattle sponsors the Francis Walton Competition.

About the artists

Formed in 2022, Duo Duoro features harpist Kaitlin Miller and flutist Arin Sarkissian. Fusing “winds, strings, and percussion” into one, the flute and harp offer a vast and unique combination of sound worlds. The ensemble aims to showcase their instrument pairing through adventurous programs of undiscovered soundscapes and diverse musical identities.

Harpist Kaitlin Miller is an active musician in the Los Angeles area, performing in orchestral, chamber, and solo settings. Her orchestral pursuits include performances with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Pacific Symphony, and American Youth Symphony.

Holding dual residence in British Columbia and Los Angeles, Arin Sarkissian is the Principal Flutist of the Victoria Symphony. Recent orchestral appearances include concerts with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, National Arts Centre Orchestra, and Vancouver Symphony.

Duo Duoro has enjoyed performing throughout Southern California at the Colburn School, University of Southern California, Music Academy (Santa Barbara), and in private concerts.

Concert program by Duo Duoro
  • “Entr’acte,” Jacques Ibert
  • ‘Intermezzo’ from Carmen, Georges Bizet
  • “Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune,” arranged for flute and harp (1894), Claude Debussy
  • “Vida Formosa,” Heitor Villa-Lobos
  • “Après une rêve,” Gabriel Fauré
  • Sonata for flute and harp, Op. 56 (1997), Lowell Liebermann
  • Song set by Claude Debussy“La fille aux cheveux de lin” for flute and harp“Nuit d’etoiles” arranged for flute and harp (1891)“Beau soir” arranged for flute and harp (1891)
  • 7 Canciones populares españoles, Manuel de FallaV. NanaVII. PoloIII. Asturiana
  • “Kamancha” (Armenian Folk Song arranged for flute and harp), Sayat-Nova

The Frances Walton Competition and Tour

For more than thirty years, the Ladies Musical Club’s Frances Walton Competition has provided a unique opportunity for classical musicians ages 20 to 35 to audition for an award package including the following:Generous cash prizes.A live performance on Classical KING-FM 98.1, one of the premier classical music stations in the U.S.An outreach and recital tour of locations throughout Washington State.

Applications open in November and close in March. The contest attracts talented musicians from across the United States, who compete in 7 solo categories:BrassMarimbaPianoRecorderStringVoiceWoodwind

Or they can compete in a chamber ensemble category of 2-5 musicians.

Finalists are selected in blind adjudication rounds to compete in Seattle’s Frances Walton Competition weekend. These early round adjudicator panels are specialists drawn from LMC’s membership and occasional outside professionals. The competition is held the first weekend in June in a whirlwind of musical events that are all free and open to the public.

Solo and chamber ensemble finalists compete in Seattle all day on Saturday, and winners are announced in a short ceremony that evening.

Sunday, the winners perform a free public Winners’ Concert followed by a reception, then regroup in Seattle in September to embark on outreach tours across Washington State.

Church of the Redeemer

We are an Episcopal Church serving north King County and south Snohomish County, Washington.

Church of the Redeemer is at 6210 NE 181st St in Kenmore, WA. The campus is a short distance north of Bothell Way, near the Burke-Gilman Trail. The entrance looks like a gravel driveway. The campus is larger on the inside than it is on the outside. And we managed to hide a large building on the side of a hill that is not easily seen from the street.

The Episcopal Church welcomes you.

Duo Duoro videos: 

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"For the Birds" Concert September 22, 2024 (but not OUR For the Birds)

Monday, August 26, 2024


"For the Birds" Concert, for members of the general public, will be held at Edmonds United Methodist Church Sanctuary on Sunday, September 22, 2024 from 4:00 to 5:30pm. 828 Caspers St, Edmonds WA 

This concert is hosted by Interfaith Climate Action and it is more than just a concert. The performance engages the power of artistic expression -- live music, spoken words, images, and poetry - to connect audiences deeply and emotionally to the scientific realities of climate change.

Ultimately a story of hope, individuals leave the performance feeling empowered to take meaningful action. 

Why Birds? Birds are a part of our daily life experience, and an inspiring connection to the natural world. But climate change is having a significant and alarming impact on many bird species, and this should be a wake-up call for all of us.

Tickets are $10 and $20, children under 12 are free as are students in environmental clubs and climate committees in area middle and high schools. We are in the process of securing child care for children too young to enjoy the performance.

Purchase tickets here  

Various individuals and organizations are being approached for donations in order to keep the prices low so everyone can attend. The performers are the Nelda Swiggett Band, well known in Seattle. Nelda is the composer and her quintet will be performing this debut concert.


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Vocal recital of Schubert's Schwanengesang August 25, 2024 at St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

"Schwanengesang" by Franz Schubert
Will Schlott, Baritone with Christopher Powell, piano


Sunday, August 25 at 4pm

Join us Sunday August 25, 2024 at 4pm for a recital presentation of Schubert's "Schwanengesang," performed by baritone Will Schlott and collaborative pianist Christopher Powell. 

Will Schlott has been singing as a section leader in the St. Dunstan's choir for a little over a year, and he is currently preparing to audition for graduate studies in voice at some of the country's top programs. 

Donations will go towards application fees and audition-related travel expenses.

Schwanengesang ("Swan Song") is a posthumously published collection of the last songs composed by Franz Schubert before his death in 1828. 

Unlike a typical song-cycle which features text by one single poet throughout, Schwanengesang features text from three different poets. 

The first seven song texts are from Rellstab, the following six from Heine, and the last one being Seidl's sole contribution. 

Schubert's awareness of his declining health and approaching death during the time of writing has left these last songs steeped in palpable feelings of nostalgia, longing, and angst.


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Reminder: Concert August 17, 2024 with visiting musicians

Saturday August 17, 2024 at 3pm, Shoreline U.M.C. 14511 25th Ave NE, Shoreline WA 98155.

This is a reminder that we are hosting a concert by two world renowned performing artists. We are excited about this opportunity and hope for a wide participation from the community.

Please know that the concert will start exactly at 3:00pm, and people arriving late will be asked to wait in the wings until the first break to not interrupt the performers. 

The concert is free, but donations are appreciated. 

Please come enjoy this rare opportunity.


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An afternoon of music at Shoreline United Methodist Church August 17, 2024

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

We are thrilled to have two world-renowned classical artists perform a concert for us at Shoreline United Methodist Church in August, and we would like to open the invitation to everyone.

Greek soprano Maria Margiolakou and Brazilian pianist Johnson Gouvêa will perform arias and songs, as well as Spanish, Brazilian, and Greek melodies.

Please put this on your calendar and plan to join us on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 3pm at Shoreline United Methodist Church, 14511 25th Ave NE, Shoreline WA 98155.


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Portage Bay Big Band Wednesday June 26, 2024 in Pfingst Animal Acres Park 6:30pm

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Concerts in the Park are back to Lake Forest Park!

Stop by Pfingst Animal Acres Park Wednesday, June 26 at 6:30pm! The Portage Bay Big Band is an authentic musical tribute to the legends of the Swing Era, playing the swing hits of the 30’s and 40’s with featured singer, Hannah Scott.
 
Concerts in the parks are free, no tickets needed. Bring seating for the lawn or a blanket for an evening picnic and enjoy the show!

Check out the ShoreLake Arts website for a complete schedule of events!


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An evening of East Indian music performed by Pran to benefit World Central Kitchen

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Bothell, WA: On Tuesday June 18th at 7:30pm, Bothell Odd Fellows will present an evening of East Indian music performed by Pran to benefit World Central Kitchen.

Suggested donation is $10 at the door. The performance will be at the Clover Leaf Rebekah Hall, 10116 NE 185th St, Bothell. 

World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises. PRAN is trombonist Greg Powers performing the deeply meditative style of Dhrupad. Since his Fulbright to India in 1988, Powers has studied the Dagarbhani tradition both here and in Mumbai. He has studied with Ustads Zia Fariduddin Dagar, Jeff Lewis, Uday Bhawalkar and Bahauddin Dagar. He is a pioneer in adapting this ancient tradition to the trombone.

Odd Fellows have been the social heart of communities across America for over 200 years. Bothell Lodge #124, the longest continuously operating organization in Bothell, has been holding meetings for over 130 years. Clover Leaf Rebekah Lodge #54 was chartered in 1893 so that the wives and daughters of Odd Fellows, and others in the community, could become a part of the Odd Fellows organization. 

Bothell Odd Fellows owned the Bothell Pioneer Cemetery before its transfer to the City of Bothell and is looking for community members to join to assist the city in its upkeep. For more information contact Penny Curtis, Secretary, bothelloddfellows@gmail.com


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Edmonds Arts Commission presents Free Summer Concerts in the Parks

Photos courtesy Edmonds Arts Commission

Free Summer Concerts in Edmonds Parks

Sundays, 3:00 - 4:00pm

City Park | 600 3rd Ave S
  • July 7, Ockham's Razor - Celtic/Irish Rock
  • July 14, Seattle Women's Jazz Orchestra
  • July 21, The Git Hoan Dancers
  • July 28, Seattle Kokon Taiko Drum Ensemble
  • Aug 4, DownTown Mountain Boys - Bluegrass
  • Aug 11, The High Life Band - Reggae/World Music
  • Aug 18, Criminal Squirrel Orchestra - Uptempo Originals and Cover Mash-Ups

Hickman Park | 23700 104th Ave W
  • Aug 25, Ranger and The Re-Arrangers - Gypsy Jazz

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:30 - 6:00pm

Hazel Miller Plaza | 5th Ave S & Maple St
  • July 9, PLU Steel Band - Steel Drums
  • July 11, Michele D'Amour & The Love Dealers
  • July 16, Brian James - Soulful Country
  • July 18, Nick Drummond - Singer/Songwriter
  • July 23, Correo Aereo - Pan Latin
  • July 25, Whateverly Brothers - Americana/Pop
  • July 30, The Side Kickers - Pop/Rock/Jazz
  • Aug 1, Djam Four - Danceable Strings
  • Aug 6, Jake Bergevin Jazz Duo
  • Aug 8, Stephcynie - Hip Hop
  • Aug 13, Jean Lenke - Jazz/Pop
  • Aug 15, Reid Jamieson & CVM - Singers/Songwriters
  • Aug 20, Chimacum Creek - NW Rock/Folk
  • Aug 22, Greenwood Music Collective - Pop/Rock
  • Aug 27, ADEFUA - African Dance & Music

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Music in the Gardens

Monday, June 10, 2024

 



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Organ concert at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church May 19, 2024

Sunday, May 12, 2024

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 3pm
St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church  

"Organic Expressions: Exploring the Relationship Between Musical Works and Improvisation"
Stephen C. Price, organ

Organist Stephen C. Price closes out the 2023-24 St. Dunstan’s Concert Series with "Organic Expressions: Exploring the Relationship Between Musical Works and Improvisation." 

Dr. Price is the inaugural Paul B. Fitts Faculty Fellow and Artist-in-Residence in organ performance at the University of Washington, and is a sought-after performer and educator. Dr. Price is known for his diverse programs, superbly and adeptly interpreted, that explore the full range of the organ’s capabilities. His musicianship promises to leave a lasting impression for all music lovers!

Dr. Stephen Price, Organist

Dr. Price previously held the position of Assistant Teaching Professor in music (organ) at Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana. In his previous post, he maintained an organ studio including undergraduate and graduate students, and also taught church music, music history, and music theory courses. His former organ students have obtained church positions throughout the United States and are active within the profession.

Dr. Price is a native of Buffalo, New York. He served as Assistant Minister of Music at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church and Organ Scholar during his senior year of high school at St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, where he studied with Andrew Scanlon. 

Subsequently, he attended Western Connecticut State University, under the direction of Stephen Roberts, where he received a Bachelor of Music degree and served as Organ Scholar at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on the Green in Norwalk, Connecticut, serving under Director of Music, Vince Edwards.

Following his undergraduate career, Dr. Price received a Fulbright Scholarship to Toulouse, France, where he studied "Historical and Modern" performance practices of French Organ Music under the guidance of Michel Bouvard and Jan Willem Jansen. 

Dr. Price then attended the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, receiving the Master of Music and Doctor of Music degrees. During his graduate studies, Dr. Price competed and garnered awards in several international competitions, including the Franz Schmidt Organ Competition (Austria), André Marchal Organ Competition (France), and the Canadian International Organ Competition (Montreal). While at Indiana University, he studied under the mentorship of Dr. Janette Fishell.

Recent appearances include the 2022 Organ Historical Society Convention (Columbus, OH); St. Ita's Roman Catholic Church (Chicago); Zion Lutheran Church (Fort Wayne, IN); St. John the Divine (New York City); and First Presbyterian Church (Buffalo, NY). Additionally, Michael Barone has featured recordings and live performances on the Pipedreams Broadcast on NPR.

Dr. Price will perform a wide-ranging program on the Opus 2 Ortloff organ, installed August 2020.

For more information please visit Concert Page


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Choir of the Sound performance will bring a musical theater style experience June 1-2, 2024

Saturday, May 11, 2024

Choir of the Sound invites you on a whirlwind tour of the last 100 years of popular culture this spring, as they sing songs that vividly call up times and places.
 
“Stormy Weather” and “I Got Rhythm” invoke New York City in the 1930s; “Rock Around the Clock” and "Blue Suede Shoes" summon images of mid-century teen dances and the birth of rock and roll. 

The Supremes, the Beatles and Whitney Houston take us back to the 60s, 70s, and 80s, just as Enya, Imagine Dragons, and Harry Styles set the tone of the 21st century. 

Whatever generation you belong to, you will hear songs your parents loved, the music you came of age to, and music current today. Thanks to one of our resident composers, you will even get a taste of what the next generation of music makers has in store.

Choir of the Sound has been part of the Shoreline community since 1977. We pursue our mission to enrich the lives of our community and our members by sharing exceptional performances of diverse musical styles. 

This produced show will include dances, costumes, lighting and set designs to bring you a musical theater style experience.

Spring Show 2024: Songs of the Times
  • Saturday, June 1st, 2024, 7:00pm
  • Sunday, June 2nd, 2024, 3:00pm
Shorecrest Performing Arts Center, 15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155

For those unable to attend in person, a recording will be available for online viewing starting June 7th; see Choir of the Sound for details

Get more details and purchase tickets at Choir of the Sound
  • Supporter - $50 - Help support those who can't afford full price (not tax deductible)
  • Adult - $25 - 22 and up
  • Subsidized - $15 - Limited Means, Senior 65+, Student 13-21, Groups
  • Child - $5 - 12 and under
  • Online - $15
Questions? Get any help you need at info@choirofthesound.org or 206-598-9990


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Seattle Wind Symphony returns to Shorewood PAC for 'out of this world' concert May 11, 2024

Sunday, April 7, 2024


Seattle Wind Symphony is returning to Shorewood Performing Arts Center (PAC) 17300 Fremont Ave. Shoreline WA 98133 for their final regular concert of the season - May 11, 2024 at 7:30pm. 

The program features music inspired by space and other worlds - featuring the world premiere of a new work by Dr. Daniel Barry called "Beneath the Heavens," as well as "The Planets" by Gustav Holst (all 7 movements - a rare occurrence!). 


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Concert April 20, 2024 “Raise Your Voice: Get-Out-The-Vote.”

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Saturday April 20, 2024, 7pm, “Raise Your Voice: Get-Out-The-Vote.”

The singing duo, Emma's Revolution is coming to Chapman Hall at 8109 224th St SW in Edmonds.

Known for fearless, truth-telling lyrics and melodies you can’t resist singing, Emma's Revolution is the dynamic, award-winning activist duo of Pat Humphries & Sandy O.

With one eye on the news, Emma’s Revolution consistently writes songs about critical issues happening in the world and enthusiastically lends their voices to the movements those issues inspire. 


For more information please email us at concerts@euuc.org

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Ravenna Quintet Chamber Music for Piano and Strings performs March 17, 2024 in Shoreline

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

The Recital Series at Richmond Beach Congregational Church presents:
Ravenna Quintet
Chamber Music for Piano and Strings
Sunday, March 17, 2024 - 4pm

Richmond Beach Congregational Church, United Church of Christ
Free - with donations gratefully accepted ($20 suggested)

The March 17 program will feature:
  • Piano Quintet in E♭ major, op. 44 by Robert Schumann
  • Mvmt. 1 - Piano Quintet in D minor, Op. 89 by Gabriel Fauré
  • Adagio - Divertimento in E♭ major, K. 563 by W.A. Mozart
Robert Schumann's Piano Quintet in E♭ major, Op. 44, stands as a pinnacle of Romantic chamber music. The first movement captivates with its expansive thematic development and emotional depth, seamlessly weaving together the voices of the piano and the strings. Schumann's innovative use of counterpoint and expressive melodies creates a rich tapestry of sound.

Gabriel Fauré's Piano Quintet in D minor, Op. 89, takes us into a more reflective space. Written in 1905-1906, it's a departure from the intensity of the Romantic style. The first movement, with its melancholic piano melody, gives a sense of deep introspection. Fauré's unique harmonies and delicate interplay between instruments make this quintet a masterpiece of French chamber music.

W.A. Mozart's Divertimento in E♭ major, K. 563, is a classical masterpiece, and the Adagio movement is a shining example of Mozart's specific genius. It's a graceful and emotional piece, where the strings engage in elegant conversation. Mozart's simplicity, intricate counterpoint, and the overall balance of the ensemble make this Adagio unforgettable, leaving a lasting impression of beauty and poise.

Performers:
  • Christine Chu, violin
  • Leah Anderson, violin
  • Nathan Hatch, viola
  • Jonas Chen, cello
  • Luke Raffanti, piano

Join us for a wonderful hour of chamber music at Richmond Beach Congregational Church!

Hosted by Richmond Beach Congregational Church, this series of hour-long recitals is a showcase of exceptional local talent, spanning genres from classical to contemporary, from bluegrass to tango, from piano quintet to barbershop. 

The Ravenna Quintet is a newly formed ensemble of local players Christine Chu, violin; Leah Anderson, violin; Nathan Hatch, viola; Jonas Chen, cello; and Luke Raffanti, piano. Between them, they have won multiple competitions, earned gold medals, played in hundreds of house concerts, benefits, weddings, memorials, and church services, and studied with the best of the best.


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A Cappella Northwest Barbershop concert Sunday at Richmond Beach Congregational Church

Saturday, March 9, 2024

The Recital Series at Richmond Beach Congregational Church presents:

Ensembles from A Cappella Northwest in Concert
Contemporary and Classic Barbershop Singing

Sunday, March 10, 2024 - 3pm
Richmond Beach Congregational Church, United Church of Christ
Free - with donations gratefully accepted ($20 suggested)

The (new!) Recital Series at Richmond Beach Congregational Church continues with a showcase of ensembles from A Cappella Northwest, an award-winning local barbershop society.

A Cappella Northwest (ACNW) is a dynamic participant in the ever-growing a cappella movement that has flourished over the last 30 years. 

One shining example of ACNW's vocal prowess is Vocal Vintage, a tenor/bass quartet with over six years of harmonious collaboration and nearly 150 years of collective a cappella singing experience. 

In October 2023, they clinched the Senior Quartet championship in the BHS Evergreen District. Their repertoire includes timeless classics like “It’s Only a Paper Moon,” “I Will Go Sailing No More,” “What a Wonderful World,” and “Old Folks are the Best Folks After All.”

Also featured is In the Mix, a new mixed quartet of singers making their debut performance on the recital series. Among the captivating melodies they will showcase are “Ebb Tide,” “I Got Rhythm,” “Almost Like Being in Love,” and “Lazy Day.”

Barbershop singing is a harmonious celebration. Tightly woven harmonies, ringing chords, and a seamless blend of voices in barbershop arrangements generate a distinctive, uplifting sound that elicits smiles and captivates hearts. 
The spirited camaraderie among singers, coupled with the infectious energy of the music, fosters an atmosphere of joy and shared enthusiasm, making barbershop performances an engaging and entertaining experience for all. 

Join us for a wonderful hour of barbershop singing, a time-honored musical tradition!

About the recital series:
Hosted by Richmond Beach Congregational Church, this series of hour-long recitals is a showcase of exceptional local talent, spanning genres from classical to contemporary, from bluegrass to tango, from piano quintet to barbershop. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or a newcomer eager to explore the talents of your community, let the Recital Series at RBCC be your destination for memorable musical encounters. 

ACNW is part of the King County 4Culture program and is also actively involved in promoting music education in our public schools.

Richmond Beach Congregational Church is part of the United Church of Christ, a progressive Protestant denomination. We are a ‘journey’ church, as opposed to an ‘answer’ church, which means that theological exploration is essential as we seek to discover what it means to be a human being in this world.

RBCC became a reality on Sunday, March 1, 1891, when 7 people presented themselves for membership; the current members and friends of RBCC-UCC carry on the 100-plus-year-old tradition of worship services and activities that are open and accepting of all who participate. 


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Philharmonia Northwest presents Legacy at the Shorecrest Performing Arts Center March 17, 2024

Monday, March 4, 2024


Philharmonia Northwest presents Legacy
John Turman, French horn
Bobby Collins, conductor

Sunday March 17, 2024 at 2pm
Shorecrest Performing Arts Center

PROGRAM
  • Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel: Overture in C major
  • Richard Strauss: Horn Concerto No. 1 in E-flat major, Op. 11
  • Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73

John Turman, soloist and Bobby Collins, conductor
Photo courtesy Philharmonia Northwest

Our final Music Director Finalist, Bobby Collins
, presents a tableau of Germanic compositional style. Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel’s Overture in C major, her only work for orchestra alone, is a lively, melodic fanfare firmly rooted in early Romanticism. 

Seattle Symphony hornist John Turman joins the orchestra as soloist on Richard Strauss’s quintessential First Horn Concerto. 

Johannes Brahms’ Second Symphony closes the program with some of the most festive and triumphant music of Philharmonia Northwest’s season.

Join us after the concert for a Q&A with Music Director Finalist Bobby Collins!

GET TICKETS
  • $30 Adult, $20 Senior/Student
  • Children under 18 free

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Concert at St. Dunstan's: Reflection, Celebration and Rebirth

Sunday, February 18, 2024

Concert at St. Dunstan's Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 3pm

Reflection, Celebration and Rebirth

Michelle Huang and Erin Wight, a Seattle-based piano and viola duo, will present a special concert for a time of transition, as we move out of Winter and into the promise of Spring.

Featuring a musical collaboration with organist Susanna Valleau, they will weave together perspectives and traditions from around the world, including works of Liszt, Gabriela Lena Frank, Adolphus Hailstork, and Ming-Hsiu Yen.

St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church 722 N. 145th St. Shoreline, WA 98133.

Suggested donation $20 adults, $5 students. Ortloff pipe organ.

More information and RSVP at Concert Series – St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church (sdchp.org)


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Meet the conductor at Philharmonia Northwest's concert February 4, 2024 at Shorecrest Performing Arts Center

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Meet the Conductor: Stephen Rogers Radcliffe

As part of our ongoing Music Director Search, Philharmonia Northwest's 2023-24 Season will feature each of our Music Director Finalists in concert with the orchestra, conducting a program and guest soloists of the Finalist's choosing. 

Our February 4 concert, Symphonic Dances, features the third of these outstanding conductors: Stephen Rogers Radcliffe.

CONCERT INFO

Sunday, February 4 at 2pm

PROGRAM
  • Engelbert Humperdinck: Overture to Hansel and Gretel
  • Frederick Delius: Double Concerto for Violin and Cello
  • Jessie Montgomery: Hymn for Everyone
  • Edvard Grieg: Symphonic Dances, Op. 64

Join us for a FREE pre-concert chat at 1:15pm with Music Director Finalist Stephen Rodgers Radcliffe and soloists Hal Grossman and Walter Gray!

A familiar face to Puget Sound audiences and music students, Stephen Rogers Radcliffe served as Staff Conductor for the Seattle Opera and Pacific Northwest Ballet, and for over a decade as Music Director of both the Marrowstone Music Festival and the Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestras. 

He has also acted as Principal Guest Conductor of the Hungarian Virtuosi, and from 1987 to 1997 was the Music Director of the New York Chamber Ensemble. 

Maestro Radcliffe has worked with a long and varied roster of internationally acclaimed artists, including pianists Van Cliburn and Andre Watts; opera stars Frederica von Stade and Dawn Upshaw; pop acts The Moody Blues and Blood, Sweat, and Tears; and composers John Corigliano, Aaron Jay Kernis, and P.D.Q. Bach. 

A prize winner of the 1988 Arturo Toscanini International Conductors' Competition, Stephen Rogers Radcliffe was a student of Leonard Bernstein, Franco Ferrara, and Gustav Meier.

Maestro Radcliffe shares these notes about Sunday’s program:

"Few aspects of concert planning give conductors as much joy as the 'discovery' of an unjustly neglected work written by a well-respected composer. Edvard Grieg's Symphonic Dances is one such work. 
"While Grieg's Peer Gynt and Holberg Suites are crown jewels in the symphonic repertoire, the composer's Symphonic Dances has received far less attention in concert halls. 

"Nominally a set of four 'dances' written originally for piano and later transcribed for orchestra, the rhythmic, dance aspects of the four movements all surround sections of lyrical folksong melodies.

"Indeed, the juxtaposition of 'song' and 'dance' lies at the heart of this program. Engelbert Humperdinck's Prelude to Hansel and Gretel contains lyrical sections from the famous children's opera such as the Evening Prayer, along with sections of the witch’s dance pantomime or 'Hexenritt.'

"Similarly, Frederick Delius's Double Concerto (another unjustly neglected work!) combines endless strands of lyrical writing with passages of intense virtuosity for the violin and cello soloists. 

"Even Jessie Montgomery's Hymn for Everyone spreads layers of soaring melodies in the winds and brass over rhythmically punctuated pulsations in strings. 

Learn more about Maestro Radcliffe at his website

Tickets: $30 Adult, $20 Senior/Student; Children under 18 free



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Two-act choral concert You Are Family in Shoreline February 24-25, 2024

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

You Are Family: Presented by Puget Soundworks, Seattle’s All-Gender, LGBTQIA+ Centered Chorus. This Concert Promises an Intimate, Living Room Experience of Familial Connections, Honoring Historical Significance.

Puget Soundworks is thrilled to announce You Are Family, a two-act choral concert that transcends the boundaries of traditional performances, creating a warm living room atmosphere for an immersive experience. This concert is scheduled to take place on February 24 and 25, 2024 in Shoreline, WA.

About the Concert

You Are Family goes beyond the surface, unraveling the rich tapestry of emotions within the concept of family, for both the LGBTQIA community and its allies. Historically, the term "family" has been a powerful and inclusive identifier within LGBTQIA+ circles, signifying a sense of belonging and acceptance.

Through their unique blend of voices, Puget Soundworks aims to explore the complexities and multifaceted nature of all familial relationships, celebrating the diverse connections that make up our nuclear and extended families.

Just in time for that mid-winter lull, the chorus is building a cozy ambiance inside the beautiful Sanctuary at Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Church. 

The Sanctuary is a perfect and comfortable setting for an intimate concert and will enhance the feel of the show for every performer and audience member. Attendees can expect a relaxed atmosphere, enhancing the emotional resonance of the performances.

Executive Director, Kate Huisentruit, expressed her excitement, saying, "With 'You Are Family,' we want to create more than just a concert – we wanted to invite our audience into a space that feels like home, where they can immerse themselves in the beauty of the music and connect with each other on a personal level. 
The historical significance of 'family' within LGBTQIA+ circles adds another layer of meaning to this experience. Puget Soundworks is a first, or second family for all of us."

To further enhance the sense of community, light concessions will be available before the show and during intermission, creating a delightful experience reminiscent of a cozy gathering among friends. In the lobby there will be dedicated mingling time, and the option to contribute to a memory wall highlighting what family means to you.

Tickets [$29-$100] for You Are Family are available now and can be purchased through our website

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a unique choral experience that celebrates love, diversity, and the strength of connection.

Perfect for kids who love music and adults of all ages

Event Details

Saturday, February 24th, 2024
  • Matinee 3pm
  • Evening 7pm
Sunday, February 25th, 2024
  • Matinee 3pm
ONLINE
  • March 22nd - 29th
Location:

The Sanctuary at SUUC, Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Church
14724 1st Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155

Accessibility and safety:
  • All performances have accessible floor seating and all-gender restrooms.
  • ASL interpretation will be available for the Saturday, February 24th matinee performance
We offer a limited number of sliding-scale Community Admission tickets for each performance. Join us at no charge, or, if preferred, make a donation in an amount that fits your budget.

Read more about location, parking, and our health and safety protocols to plan your visit.


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