Cascadia Music

05/07/2026

As folks have likely heard, our concert director and local musician/teacher Terry Hunt just learned he has a serious health issue. For more details, please read the into in the link below from Pam and Terry’s son Galen describing the situation. Many have been asking how to help Terry and family during this difficult time. Here is a way to do so. Your good wishes, prayers and love are also so appreciated and impactful!

Hi family and friends, As many of you know, our world shifted last week when T… Grant Eadie needs your support for Support Terry's Journey to Healing

05/01/2026

CASCADIA MUSIC SPRING CONCERT IS BEING POSTPONED

We regret to announce that the Spring Concert, "A Celebration of American Music" scheduled for May 8th and 9th is being postponed due to a sudden serious health issue for one of our directors. We greatly appreciate your help in getting the word out about the event being canceled, and updating your community calendars.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. We are hoping to reschedule this exciting event for a future date.

Ticket holders and sponsors will be contacted regarding refunds and/or rescheduling options asap.

For more information or updates, contact our Executive Director, Katya Chorover at [email protected]

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04/26/2026

This year, Cascadia Music is taking part in the state-wide GiveBIG fundraiser for Washington's nonprofit organizations. For more information about the project, check https://www.wagives.org

EARLY GIVING KICKS OFF THIS TUESDAY - 4/28, and the campaign will culminate in a 24-hour statewide "Day of Giving" event on May 5, 2026. This campaign will provide a great chance for folks outside of our area to learn about, donate to and support our programs.

As venue rentals, artist and director fees, and production costs have risen over the past few years, while grant funding for arts and culture have been greatly reduced, we are seeking support for our community ensembles and for visiting artist concerts / workshops which enrich our small rural community, and provide world class music events to folks who otherwise would not have access to them.

"The “warm glow” of belonging [one feels at a live music show] is not imaginary; it is deeply rooted in brain chemistry. Live music triggers the release of oxytocin, often called the “bonding hormone,” which increases trust and connection, as well as dopamine, which fosters pleasure. Together, these neurochemical responses help explain why audiences often leave concerts feeling closer to one another. " (source note in comments)

Cascadia Music creates safe, welcoming spaces where individuals find their place in community, and where strangers become friends through the shared joys, power and universal language of music.

TO DONATE TO CASCADIA MUSIC THROUGH GiveBIG

Please click here for our organization's GiveBig page https://www.wagives.org/story/pi9dmf
.. and share this link with your friends in, around and outside the state!

Thank You!!

Support Cascadia Music's Community Ensembles and Nationally Touring Artist Concerts and Workshops!

04/23/2026

Christine Cherrington Memorial Merit Competition Winners Announced

The Christine Cherrington Memorial Merit Competition is facilitated by the Education Committee of Cascadia Music and seeks to support and encourage local music students to showcase their work. The prizes are awarded to the top three “outstanding music students of the year” as determined by a live performance in front of a panel of three volunteer judges.

Established in memory of Cascadia’s director Christine Cherrington, who passed away unexpectedly in 1991, the Cherrington Memorial Scholarship funds the merit competition and an annual financial aid program for music lessons for valley children. Created by her family soon after her passing, the fund is a lasting legacy to honor and celebrate Christine's love of, and involvement with children and music.

This year’s competition was held at the Methow Valley United Methodist Church on Friday, April 17th. Volunteer judges Marcy Stamper, Michael Brady and Lisa Peters gathered to listen, watch and evaluate the young musicians on poise, musicality, difficulty, tone and other measures.

15-year-old violinist, Zoie Dubowy, was awarded the $500 first-place award, for her performance of Concerto in A Minor, Op. 3, No. 6, 3rd movement by Vivaldi. Samuel Polson, a 16-year-old cellist, won the second-place $300 award, and Ace Rickabaugh, age 13, won the third-place $100 award for his piece on guitar. Griffin Ellinger received an honorable mention from the judges for his performance on Native American-style flute. All winners are students in the Methow Valley School District.

This year’s other competitors included Sisu Clark, Leah Dominguez, Nils Smith, Wylie Smith, Griffin Ellinger, Azmun Pixie-Plott, and Sokorro Honsinger.

Comments from the judges noted that Zoie’s performance was "technically very strong", that she “tackled a challenging piece and played it beautifully.” They also noted that her “phrasing was particularly good”, and “besides a beautiful vibrato, [hers] was a fun performance with some fast finger-work." Zoie has studied violin since the age of 5, several years of which was with Pam Hunt, learning the Suzuki Method.

As part of the award, Dubowy will perform the winning Vivaldi concerto (with accompanist Jim Ginn on piano) as part of Cascadia Music’s Spring Concert, scheduled for May 8 and 9, at 7 p.m. in the Methow Valley Community Center.

Congratulations Zoie, Samuel and Ace!
GREAT JOB to all the contestants!! Your courage and hard work are commendable!
And finally, THANK YOU to our judges for their impartiality, professionalism and time!

04/23/2026

Cascadia’s annual spring concert is shaping up to be a really great show and one you won’t want to miss! Our Pipestone youth and adult Orchestras and the Cascadia Chorale will be joined by three very special guest musicians- Laura Love on vocals, Brian Alley on Banjo and John Weeks on fiddle.
Advance tickets are selling fast- secure yours now 🎶🌻ticket link in the image below.

JOIN US FOR Cascadia Music's Spring Concert:
A Celebration of American Music!

Featuring The Cascadia Chorale, Pipestone Adult and Youth Orchestras and several VERY SPECIAL GUESTS!

Led by Directors Terry and Pam Hunt, The Pipestone Orchestra, Cascadia Chorale and Pipestone Youth Orchestra will perform an exciting and diverse program of Jazz, orchestral and folk compositions by Gershwin, Aaron Copeland, Paul Simon, Aretha Franklin and others.

The concert will span generations and regions of the United States, with large ensemble pieces as well as solos and small groups. VERY special guests Laura Love (vocals), John Weeks (fiddle) and Brian Alley (banjo) will also be featured during the show.

With these amazing artists blending with over 30 singers and 40 musicians, ages 11- 82, from all walks of our valley community, the spring concert promises a night of musical excellence, and exemplifies Cascadia’s mission to create connection in a divided world by sharing the joys of music!

Two performances will be held: Friday May 8 and Saturday May 9 at 7 PM in the Methow Valley Community Center Gym. Beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

Admission $20 Adults in advance, $25 at the door, $10 Youth (5-15), Under 5 free.

Visit https://cascadiamusic.networkforgood.com/events/99766-night-1-may-8-a-celebration-of-american-music for Friday tickets
and
https://cascadiamusic.networkforgood.com/events/99768-night-2-may-9-a-celebration-of-american-music
For Saturday tickets

04/07/2026

JOIN US FOR Cascadia Music's Spring Concert:
A Celebration of American Music!

Featuring The Cascadia Chorale, Pipestone Adult and Youth Orchestras and several VERY SPECIAL GUESTS!

Led by Directors Terry and Pam Hunt, The Pipestone Orchestra, Cascadia Chorale and Pipestone Youth Orchestra will perform an exciting and diverse program of Jazz, orchestral and folk compositions by Gershwin, Aaron Copeland, Paul Simon, Aretha Franklin and others.

The concert will span generations and regions of the United States, with large ensemble pieces as well as solos and small groups. VERY special guests Laura Love (vocals), John Weeks (fiddle) and Brian Alley (banjo) will also be featured during the show.

With these amazing artists blending with over 30 singers and 40 musicians, ages 11- 82, from all walks of our valley community, the spring concert promises a night of musical excellence, and exemplifies Cascadia’s mission to create connection in a divided world by sharing the joys of music!

Two performances will be held: Friday May 8 and Saturday May 9 at 7 PM in the Methow Valley Community Center Gym. Beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

Admission $20 Adults in advance, $25 at the door, $10 Youth (5-15), Under 5 free.

Visit https://cascadiamusic.networkforgood.com/events/99766-night-1-may-8-a-celebration-of-american-music for Friday tickets
and
https://cascadiamusic.networkforgood.com/events/99768-night-2-may-9-a-celebration-of-american-music
For Saturday tickets

03/23/2026

Cascadia Music's Annual Cherrington Merit Competition applications are now open! Competition will happen on 4/17/26, from 2:30-4:30, Location TBA.
The awards recognize excellence and dedication to music for young musicians from the Methow Valley. To apply, please visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11u6kd7CAaMXjgvaIonxSmsoDqh4xDBV3vrHLILVeKXQ
Deadline to apply is April 5th.

02/16/2026

Hello community!
Cascadia Music is looking for 5 or 6 volunteers to help set up chairs and tables for the Feb 28th DUENDE LIBRE workshop and concert at the MVCC Gym. Set-up will be starting at 9:30 AM on that day (2/28).

We also have one volunteer needed for concessions and one spot left for the door on the evening of the performance.

Receive FREE admission to the concert, and load up on good karma! We deeply appreciate your help and support! Please email Katya at [email protected] or text/call 206-300-seven three three four to let us know if you can make it.
THANKS SO MUCH!!

02/09/2026

We are getting excited for our next concert featuring the amazing Duende Libre Quintet! Hope you can join us!

DUENDE LIBRE QUINTET: COMMUNITY MUSIC WORKSHOP AND CONCERT
WHEN: 2.28.26
WHERE: Methow Valley Community Center Gym
Latin Rhythms Workshop @ 1PM (open to all ages and abilities)
Concert Performance @ 7 PM

Cascadia Music is thrilled to present Earshot Jazz Festival’s #1 Acoustic Jazz Ensemble of the Year (2024) DUENDE LIBRE (pronounced Dwenday – Leebray)! Duende Libre means “free spirit”, and the band creates a euphoric new jazz that honors its historical roots, while pushing the boundaries of genre to invoke a powerful sonic freedom. Through the alchemy of each player’s influences, they create a “strikingly authentic blend” of jazz virtuosity with roots in rhythms from Cuba, Brazil and West Africa. In their recordings (but even better, in their live performance), you will encounter sizzling rhythms and grooving basslines, experimental meters and irresistible melodic hooks, all aglow with the technical virtuosity earned by decades of devotion to their craft.

Admission is by suggested donation, more if you can, less if you can’t. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
$20 ADULTS, $10 YOUTH (5-18), CHILDREN UNDER 5 FREE

Advance tickets and more info available HERE:

Cascadia Presents: Duende Libre Quintet 2/28/25 Duende Libre Live in Concert and Community Music Making Workshop!

12/16/2025

Cascadia Music’s annual Holiday Concert unites valley community December 4, 2025 by Ashley Lodato /Local musicians, singers, audiences will be familiar with each other When more than 100 singers and musicians take the stage at Cascadia Music’s annual Holiday Concert next week in the Methow Valle...

12/16/2025

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The 2025 Cascadia Music Holiday Concert is a wrap! Here is a small selection of photos from the Tuesday concert, taken and generously donated by Mark Ryan. To view the collection, visit https://mryanboise.smugmug.com/Christmas-Concert-12925 and use password marksphotos You can download images there for free! THANKS MARK!!

A professional video made by Tyler Ambit, Ambit Productions, of the entire concert from Weds 12/10/25 is now available on our youtube channel as well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=as28oGbKHW4

Thanks so much to all of our donors and sponsors for helping us to make this all possible: Methow Reservations, Methow Porch Real Estate, Ulrich's Pharmacy, Rosauers Market, Valley Do-It Center Hardware, Prentiss-Balance-Wickline Architects, Methow Valley Chamber Music Festival, Aspen Grove, Sawtooth Dental, Twisp Feed, and all the recent support of Carolanne Steinebach and our amazing community of supporters from Give Methow!!

Finally, deepest gratitude to all the volunteers who set up, served food and drink, worked the door, and broke down the room after the show! You're the BEST!

We hope you enjoyed the show! ❤️