Sunday, May 4, 2025 | 2 pm - 4 pm

Home of Bonnie Blanchard and Don Romain (NW Seattle; address will be emailed to guests)

Join us at our annual SCO Garden Party! Celebrate the outstanding work of Seattle Collaborative Orchestra and Music Director Anna Edwards as we continue our mission of diversifying classical music and providing unparalleled educational experiences for young musicians. With each performance, SCO fosters community connections and brings greater attention to compositions by women and composers of color. SCO’s side-by-side model, with professionals playing alongside and coaching at each and every rehearsal, sets our work apart.

Enjoy performances with SCO students and coaches, along with light refreshments, as we gather in support of this vibrant organization.

SCO’s Impact:

Since our founding in 2013, SCO has:

🎵 Performed 28 concerts

🌍 Premiered 17 world premieres and at least ten West Coast or US premieres

🎶 Showcased music from female composers (43%), composers of color (22%), and living composers (66%)

Now, more than ever, SCO’s commitment to highlighting underrepresented voices in classical music is essential. Your support ensures that this work continues.

Please let us know you’re coming by registering here. All guests are invited to make a gift at the event; recommended minimum donation of $200 per person. A selection of experiences and fun items will also be available in a small silent auction.

Contact orchestra@seattlecollaborativeorchestra.org with any questions or to volunteer.

you can help us bring greater diversity to the concert stage

Consider supporting a specific program component while at the party:

• Fund a student scholarship:

  • One concert cycle: $400

  • Full season: $1,200

• Fund one of SCO’s coaches

• One concert cycle: $1,120

• Full season (pick your favorite instrument!): $3,360 – receive recognition as chair sponsor for season

• Fund SCO’s Concertmaster

  • One concert cycle: $1,440

• Full season: $4,320 – receive recognition as chair sponsor for season 

• Fund SCO’s Music Director

  • One concert cycle: $3,300

  • Full season: $9,900 – receive recognition as music director sponsor for season

• Offset rehearsal and concert venue rentals: $3,200 for one concert

• Fund music rental: $1,200 for one concert

• Fund audio/video recording: $1,250 for one concert 

Questions? Please contact orchestra@seattlecollaborativeorchestra.org to learn more or to volunteer!