Orquesta Northwest

Melodies of Resilience: Empowering Through Music

Melodías de Resiliencia: Empoderando a través de la Música.

Inaugural Fundraising Event 2024

April 27th, Town Hall Seattle, 7:00 PM

We look forward to seeing everyone Saturday! Find parking instructions for Town Hall: https://townhallseattle.org/parking/


Join us for an unforgettable evening as Orquesta Northwest proudly hosts its inaugural fundraising event!

As we mark more than a decade of breaking barriers and making music accessible to our community, we invite you to celebrate with us. Our journey has been defined by the passion and dedication of our members - musicians, teachers, students, and families - who have propelled us forward.

This year's celebration promises to be a special one!

We'll reminisce on the memories and experiences that have shaped us, while looking ahead to the future. 

Your presence and participation will make our event truly exceptional.

Prepare to be enthralled by performances from special guests, highlighting the incredible impact of our programs. 

Whether you choose to support us as a sponsor or join in the festivities, your presence will be invaluable.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of something extraordinary. 

¡Acompáñanos en esta noche inolvidable para celebrar el 

evento inaugural de recaudación de fondos de la Orquesta Northwest!

Este año celebramos más de una década de romper barreras y hacer que la música sea accesible para nuestra comunidad, es por eso que te invitamos a celebrar con nosotros. 

Nuestra trayectoria  ha sido guiada por la pasión y dedicación de nuestros miembros: músicos, maestras y maestros, estudiantes y familias, que nos han motivado a seguir hacia adelante.

La celebración de este año es especial.

Recordaremos y reviviremos experiencias y eventos que nos han permitido hacer crecer nuestra comunidad, por eso tu presencia y participación harán que nuestro evento sea verdaderamente excepcional.

Prepárate para ser cautivado por las actuaciones de invitados especiales, destacando el increíble impacto de nuestros programas. Ya sea que elijas apoyarnos como patrocinador o unirte a las festividades, tu presencia siempre será invaluable.

No pierdas esta oportunidad de ser parte de algo extraordinario. Reserva la fecha y únete a nosotros mientras celebramos nuestros logros y fijamos nuestra mirada en nuestras metas para el 2024. 




MEET OUR EMCEES

Jaime Méndez

 

Jaime Méndez is not just a journalist, presenter, and influencer—he's a cornerstone of Spanish-language media in Washington State. With an illustrious career spanning nearly three decades, Jaime has been a driving force in keeping the Latinx community informed and empowered.

From his early days in local radio to his tenure as a News Anchor on Univision Seattle's daily news program, Jaime has been a trusted voice for his audience. His dedication and excellence were recognized with an Emmy award in 2020 for his work on "Sounders FC en Acción."

Diana María Oliveros Martínez

Diana María Oliveros Martínez is a dynamic entrepreneur, seasoned diplomat, and global citizen hailing from Mexico City. Her journey in public service began with a notable stint at the United Nations in her native country, laying the foundation for her illustrious career.

In 2017, Diana joined the Mexican Foreign Service, where she quickly made her mark as Consul for Community Affairs at the Consulate of Mexico in Seattle. Over six years, she tirelessly cultivated partnerships with organizations and community leaders within the vibrant Mexican community of Washington State, spearheading initiatives to enhance the lives of migrants and foster inclusivity.

In 2024, Jaime and Diana embarked on a new chapter as independent journalists taking their expertise and passion to social media, founding Se Habla Media. 


GUEST SPEAKER

Sarah Ioannides

Cascade Conducting Artistic Director

Sarah Ioannides has gained recognition as one of the most inspiring and creative conductors of her generation. Now in her eighth season as Music Director of Symphony Tacoma, Sarah is active as a guest conductor internationally she has worked with orchestras such as the Tonkünstler, Orchestre Nationale de Lyon, Bilbao Symphony Orchestra, and Seattle Symphony, she has recorded world premieres with the Royal Philharmonic and most recently with the Malmö Symphony and Nordic Chamber Orchestra with a CD of music by Marie Samuelsson released in 2019.  


Our Performers


Ballard Civic Orchestra

Experience the best of BCO!  Principal Ballard Civic Orchestra musicians, including concertmaster Teo Benson, principal 2nd violinist Irina Shpigelman, and principal violist Ilya Shpigelman present a special performance exclusively for this event.

World Youth Orchestra

Appreciate the talent of the future!  Our most advanced youth orchestra members, including Santiago Colorado Orrantia and Brienne Izel Guiroz Schug show the results of their hard work, dedication, and unique ability in a performance that will not be soon forgotten.


PROGRAM AND EVENT SPONSOR