Sunday, May 3, 2026 | 4:30 - 6:30 pm

Home of Bonnie Blanchard and Don Romain (address emailed prior to event)

Join us at our annual SCO Garden Party! Enjoy an intimate concert featuring some of your favorite SCO musicians, including a mix of our outstanding professionals and students.

Our Garden Party celebrates the outstanding work of Seattle Collaborative Orchestra and Music Director Anna Edwards as we continue our mission to diversify classical music and provide 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. Additionally, SCO’s side-by-side model brings professionals together with student musicians, creating a unique coaching and learning experience at each and every rehearsal.

SCO’s Impact:

Since our founding in 2013, SCO has:

🎵 Performed more than 30 concerts.

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

🎶 Prioritized featuring repertoire by female composers, composers of color, and living composers in every single concert.

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

Please register to let us know you’re coming. While tickets are free, guests are invited to make a gift at the event, with a recommended minimum donation of $200 per person. A selection of experiences and fun items will also be available in a small silent auction. Light bites and beverages will be offered.

RSVP here

What can your gift do? it takes a village to run an orchestra!

  • Fund a student scholarship: One concert cycle: $450 or Full season: $1,350

  • Fund one of SCO’s coaches (pick your favorite instrument!): One concert cycle: $1,320 or Full season: $3,960 – receive recognition as chair sponsor for season

    Fund SCO’s Concertmaster: One concert cycle: $1,720 or Full season: $5,160 – receive recognition as chair sponsor for season 

    Fund SCO’s Music Director: One concert cycle: $4,000 or Full season: $12,000 – receive recognition as music director sponsor for season

  • Offset rehearsal and concert venue rentals: $3,500 for one concert

  • Fund music rental: $1,500 for one concert

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

Questions? To learn more or to volunteer, contact orchestra@seattlecollaborativeorchestra.org.

Can't make it but want to support? Donate here

If you have any questions about our commitment, want more info about auditioning, or would like to add some more questions to the music nerd quiz, please contact orchestra@seattlecollaborativeorchestra.org