Founded in 1987Performed 133 compositions by

over60 local composers

LOCAL THEMES

Native American themes-Chief Seattle- by Gregory Short

Outdoor and Mountain ThemesMount TakhomaVi Hilbert- Upper Skagit Elder

EDUCATIONStudents perform works by local composers with the NWSO

Mass student composition- PacificMiddle School Wind Ensemble- facilitatorNW composer Glenn Crytzer

Benefits Challenges Relevance Unique opportunities

Seattle Children’s Hospital Benefit Concert