Joining NWSO

The NWSO is a vibrant symphony orchestra that is known for its strong esprit de corps and its friendly and welcoming environment. We not only strive for artistic excellence, but have a spirit of serving and giving back to our community- collaborating with many diverse organizations in our community.

The NWSO has performed to sold-out performances on subscription concerts and in benefit concerts for Children’s Hospital with the legendary Natalie Cole, Imogen Heap, Anne and Nancy Wilson of Heart, Alice in Chains, Michael Shrieve of Santana, DJ Cut Chemist, Barcelona, and Thousand Foot Crutch. The NWSO once again performed with Alice in Chains in a half time show of Seattle Seahawks game. The Northwest Symphony Orchestra has also been broadcast nationally on NPR as well as NBC's Today Show.

Our performance venues include the Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien, Benaroya Hall Taper Auditorium in Seattle, and Holy Rosary Catholic Church in West Seattle. In addition to performing a classical repertoire, NWSO collaborates with Northwest composers providing a venue to perform, premiere, and record their compositions.

Rehearsals

NWSO conducts rehearsals Wednesday evenings, 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm near I-90 on Mercer Island.

Openings and Auditions

The NWSO is an audition symphony orchestra and has the following openings as of August 6, 2024:

• Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass) Percussion- String section auditions require part of a major concerto or significant work as well as sight reading.