Chinese Arts and Music Association

Chinese Arts and Music Association Welcome to the homepage of CAMA!

Here you will find everything you want to know about our organization, samples of Chinese classical music, specifications and history on various kinds of Chinese classical music instruments. CAMA was founded in the mid 1980s where a surge of new talent and interest in Chinese music was emerging in the Pacific Northwest. CAMA saw the need to develop and encourage the growth of the new musicians in

the area and as a result, in October 1986 CAMA formed the Seattle Chinese Orchestra. Later, as the Seattle Chinese Orchestra progressed, the association began to have a vision of providing a higher level of professional Chinese music performances to its audiences. In April 1989, the Warren Chang Music Ensemble (now known as the US China Music Ensemble) was formed, displaying some of the association’s best performers. Sponsors who supported CAMA provided funding for the newly formed ensemble and a tour was mounted, gaining a widespread popularity for the ensemble.

🎶 Upcoming PerformanceWe’re excited to be participating in this wonderful community event!Join the Seattle Chinese Orche...
03/16/2026

🎶 Upcoming Performance
We’re excited to be participating in this wonderful community event!
Join the Seattle Chinese Orchestra Ensemble on March 28 at The Roadhouse for Destination Roadhouse: Music Around the World — an evening celebrating global musical traditions in a vibrant, welcoming space.

Event: Destination Roadhouse – Music Around the World
Featuring: Seattle Chinese Orchestra Ensemble
Date: March 28, 2026
Time: 7:00–9:00 PM
Admission: Free & all ages

Venue:
The Roadhouse
1955 28th Ave S.
SeaTac, WA 98188

Part of the Destination Roadhouse: Music Around the World concert series, this performance takes place in a vibrant community arts space near Angle Lake Station. The series celebrates global music traditions through free live concerts, cultural events, and local artist showcases.



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03/15/2026

The SCO Ensemble recently had the opportunity to share their musical artistry at the Second Saturdays: Art x Music Festival Celebration at the Postmark Center for the Arts in Auburn.

It was a joyful afternoon welcoming spring through music, creativity, and community. During the collaborative art activity, families and participants painted along with the music, creating vibrant canvases inspired by rhythm, harmony, and personal connection.

A special thank you to for leading the art activity, and to everyone who joined us to listen, paint, and celebrate together. We are grateful to share music with such a warm and welcoming community. 🎶🎨
Ming D Chiem

Thank you Bing Kong Tong for having a collaboration of us and Luck Ngai Opera Musical Club perform an eventful night! 西雅...
03/11/2026

Thank you Bing Kong Tong for having a collaboration of us and Luck Ngai Opera Musical Club perform an eventful night! 西雅图秉公堂2026年春宴 Janelle Chiou Ming D Chiem

Great change of scenery for CAMA as we partnered with the Luck Ngai Musical Opera Club to put on a fantastic performance...
03/11/2026

Great change of scenery for CAMA as we partnered with the Luck Ngai Musical Opera Club to put on a fantastic performance for Bing Kong Tong’s Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration! 西雅图秉公堂2026年春宴
Janelle Chiou Ming D Chiem Leung

🎉🐎 Celebrate Lunar New Year — Year of the Horse 2026! 🐎🎉Join the Seattle Chinese Orchestra ensembles and fellow members ...
02/20/2026

🎉🐎 Celebrate Lunar New Year — Year of the Horse 2026! 🐎🎉

Join the Seattle Chinese Orchestra ensembles and fellow members for two festive Lunar New Year celebrations filled with music, culture, and family-friendly fun!

📍 Saturday, February 21

✨ Bellevue Square- Performance time is 1:30PM-2:00PM
Enjoy a full day of cultural activities including:
• Live performance stage featuring music, dance, martial arts & more
• Giveaways after performances (while supplies last)
• Lunar New Year photo pop spot
• Chinese cultural activities like knotting, beading & hands-on art
• Kid-friendly arts & crafts
• Live Chinese calligraphy demonstrations

✨ The Village at Totem Lake- Performance time is 2:30PM-3:00PM
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with performances and festive community activities in a vibrant outdoor setting.

Bring your family and friends and ring in the New Year with music, tradition, and community spirit. We’re excited to share the joy of Lunar New Year with you! 🧧🎶

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🧧✨ Happy Lunar New Year!Wishing our wonderful Chinese Arts and Music Association community a joyful and inspiring year a...
02/17/2026

🧧✨ Happy Lunar New Year!

Wishing our wonderful Chinese Arts and Music Association community a joyful and inspiring year ahead. May your days be filled with beautiful music, creative energy, and performances that continue to bring people together through culture and the arts.

Thank you all for your continued support!

新年快乐! 🎶

02/17/2026

What an unforgettable experience for the Seattle Chinese Orchestra Ensemble to perform a Pre-Concert program this past weekend for the Seattle Symphony's “Iris Unveiled” under the baton of Xian Zhang ✨We are so grateful for the opportunity to share our culture and music with so many!

Ming D Chiem

02/17/2026

Azaleas 映山紅 Janelle ChiouMing D Chiem

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Seattle, WA
98144

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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+12067628899

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