West Seattle Community Orchestras

West Seattle Community Orchestras Join us to hear our 3 seasonal concerts, or come make music with us! Students (K-12) always participate at no charge. No previous experience needed.

WSCO is committed to community access to and involvement in music-making through mixed-age ensembles, instruction, & the cultivation of a lifelong participation in the power of music. West Seattle Community Orchestras provides a community dedicated to musical growth, education, and appreciation, and welcomes musicians of all ages and abilities to create and perform music together. WSCO offers seve

ral ensembles to meet the current playing abilities of each musician:

Student Beginning Strings & Adult Beginning Strings - Bill Panks, Instructor
Introductory classes for beginners to get started on orchestral string instruments: violin, viola, cello, or bass. Debut Orchestra - Rachel Nesvig, Conductor
A learning group of students and adults with one to three years experience. Repertoire includes music ranging from classical to contemporary. This is a full orchestra including strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion. Concert Orchestra - Bryan Kolk, Conductor
Tackles challenging works from orchestral masters as well as more contemporary works. Experience levels range from three to seven years. Instrumentation is for a full orchestra, strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion, and includes students and adults. Wind Symphony - Anton Coleman, Conductor
Repertoire includes Symphonic Winds standards. Students and adults with six or more years' experience welcome to participate. Temporarily not meeting. Symphony Orchestra -
Our top orchestra tackles major works from standard orchestral literature, as well as contemporary arrangements, and more recently written orchestra pieces. Student and adult musicians' playing experience ranges from seven to many years.

Head over to KindieWest Music Fest Fauntleroy Schoolhouse tomorrow for a free family-friendly community concert.Sunday, ...
08/23/2026

Head over to KindieWest Music Fest Fauntleroy Schoolhouse tomorrow for a free family-friendly community concert.

Sunday, August 23rd, 10am-1pm

Music program:
West Seattle Community Orchestras Instrument Petting Zoo

Sunshine Music Together LLC interactive program
The Harmonica Pocket
Eli Rosenblatt
Brian Vogan and his Good Buddies
Westside School (Seattle, WA) teacher finale

Plus!
Off The Block Games with lawn games
Fauntleroy Children's Center student-led store and playground open

(yes for you parents)
Sugar and Spoon dessert truck
La Casa Del Sabor food truck (local neighborhood favorite)

WSCO has been asked to provide volunteers for an instrument petting zoo at the KindiWest Music Fest next weekend. Duties...
08/15/2026

WSCO has been asked to provide volunteers for an instrument petting zoo at the KindiWest Music Fest next weekend. Duties may include introducing fun instruments to cute children and hanging out with the West Seattle music community.

Please sign up below to volunteer!

https://signup.com/go/PLjDthk

The first annual WSCO Summer Picnic was a huge success!We're fast approaching the season; keep your eyes open for fall r...
08/14/2026

The first annual WSCO Summer Picnic was a huge success!

We're fast approaching the season; keep your eyes open for fall registration links coming to you soon!

The first annual WSCO Summer Picnic is TOMORROW! Join us! 4pm until 8pm in Lincoln Park.
08/10/2026

The first annual WSCO Summer Picnic is TOMORROW! Join us! 4pm until 8pm in Lincoln Park.

This is a chance to meet, chat, and socialize - something we never have enough time for in rehearsal! We sincerely hope ...
07/24/2026

This is a chance to meet, chat, and socialize - something we never have enough time for in rehearsal! We sincerely hope you can make it.

Date: Tuesday, August 11
Time: 4-8pm
Location: Lincoln Park, Shelter 4 (by the water)

WSCO will be providing pizzas, water, and plates/cups/napkins/utensils

Please bring a savory side, dessert, salad, or other food item.

Feel free to bring lawn games, toys, etc. Absolutely invite your family, significant others, and members of the WSCO community.

You can find more information and RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/WSCOpicnic or contact the Orchestra Managers with any questions.

Thanks, Classical KING FM 98.1!
07/06/2026

Thanks, Classical KING FM 98.1!

Thanks, Live Music Project, for helping us get the word out about Play Along in the Park! The first session is tomorrow ...
07/06/2026

Thanks, Live Music Project, for helping us get the word out about Play Along in the Park! The first session is tomorrow evening but folks can register for any one or all of the sessions this month. Always fun, and always free to play or to sit in our audience!

Led by a rotation of WSCO conductors, "Play-Along in the Park" is fun music in a relaxed setting. Repertoire varies depending on group and includes music ranging from classical to contemporary. These are full ensembles including strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussions.July 7, July 14, July 21, an...

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