
End of Term Concert led by David Shere
You are invited to join us for a free concert featuring jazz, rock, and swing ensembles led by David Shere.

Tuition Assistance Deadline
Apply by June 16th to be included in the first round of tuition assistance awards for continuing lessons or music therapy. Click here to learn more!

End of Term Concert led by David Shere
You are invited to join us for a free concert featuring jazz, rock, and swing ensembles led by David Shere.

Haydn Workshop Ensemble: Student Concerti
Join the Haydn Workshop Ensemble for a free informal playthrough of various concerti with student of Music Center. Student performers will be selected to join, orchestra personnel contact Dell Wade to join.

Last Day of 24-25 Academic Year
The last day of 24-25 academic year lessons & therapy is June 23rd. Summer Term begins June 30th.

Closed for Summer Break
Music Center will close for Summer Break Tues, June 24th - Sat, June 28th. Summer Lessons & Therapy begin Mon, June 30th.

Community Chamber Musicale
Join us for a Community Chamber Musicale on April 27th at 2:00 PM! Free and open to the public!

CenterPiece Jazz Band at Third Place Commons
Join CenterPiece Jazz Band for a free concert at Third Place Commons!

Start of Summer Term 2025
Summer Term 2025 begins Mon, June 30th. Schedules vary, check with your teacher or contact the office.


CenterPiece Jazz Band at Ballard Locks
Join CenterPiece Jazz band for a free concert at the Ballard Locks!



Tuition Assistance Deadline: Fall Term Classes & Ensembles
Applications for Fall 2025 Classes & Ensembles are due September 1st @ 5pm. Click here to learn more!

First Day of 2025-26 Academic Year
The 25-26 Academic Year will begin on Wednesday, September 3rd. Click here to see the lesson calendar!

Fall Term 2025 Classes & Ensembles Begin
Fall Term group classes and ensembles for all ages will begin the week of September 15th.

Tuition Assistance Deadline: Winter Term Classes & Ensembles
Applications for Winter 2026 Classes & Ensembles are due December 1st @ 5pm. Click here to learn more!

Winter Term 2026 Classes & Ensembles Begin
Winter Term group classes and ensembles for all ages will begin the week of January 5th.

Tuition Assistance Deadline: Spring Term Classes & Ensembles
Applications for Spring 2026 Classes & Ensembles are due March 15th @ 5pm. Click here to learn more!

Spring Term 2026 Classes & Ensembles Begin
Spring Term group classes and ensembles for all ages will begin the week of March 30th.

Last Day of 25-26 Academic School Year
The 25-26 academic school year will end on June 22nd, summer lessons & classes will start on June 29th.

First Day of Summer 2026
The first day of Summer 2026 will begin on June 29th. Schedules vary by teacher and class.

Last Day of Summer 2026
The last day for Summer 2026 is Saturday, August 29th. The 2026-27 academic year will begin on Wednesday, September 9th.

Music Therapy Showcase
Join us as students from our Music Therapy program share their skills and experiences from their work this year. This is a casual and sensory friendly environment.

Music Center Student Recitals - 2:00 & 3:30 PM
You are invited to join us 2:00 & 3:30pm at Music Center for school wide recitals, featuring students of all ages and instruments as they showcase their hard work at the end of our Spring Term.

Music Center Student Recital
You are invited to join us at Music Center for a school wide recital, featuring students of all ages and instruments as they showcase their hard work at the end of our Spring Term.

Studio Recital of Geisa Dutra, Piano
The piano students of Geisa Dutra will perform in a free studio recital.

Studio Recital of Jenifer U, Piano
The piano students of Jenifer U will perform in a free studio recital.

Respighi & Beethoven
Music Center Presents
Respighi & Beethoven
Performed by the Haydn & Beyond Workshop Orchestra
Conducted by Dell Wade
A performance of Ottorino Respighi's Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite #3 and the Lento from Ludwig van Beethoven's String Quartet #16.
Sunday, May 18th @ 4:00 PM
Music Center of the Northwest
901 N 96th ST, Seattle
Free Admission
Donations supporting Music Center are appreciated

ACMP Seattle Play-In
Associated Chamber Music Players
Seattle Chamber Music Play-In
May 18, 2024, 9:00am-1:00pm
Music Center of the Northwest
901 N 96th St Seattle WA 98103
Celebrating Worldwide Chamber Music!
Pre-registration is now open for the ACMP play-in on Sunday, May 18, 9am-1pm. Send email to acmpseattle@gmail.com with your name, instrument, and your preferred ensemble type (e.g. Don’t care, string quartet, piano quintet and so forth). By pre-registering, a slot in two play-in ensembles will be held for you.
The ACMP Seattle play-in provides an opportunity to play music with existing and new musician friends! Just sight-reading. No performance, no coaching, no pressure! You sign up for two ensembles when registration opens on March 23. Each group will decide prior to the play-in what they want to play.
Fee: Pay what you can. An optional $20 donation will help cover the cost of the play-in, payable at the door by cash or check made out to Music Center of the Northwest. You do not need to be a member of ACMP but you can join for FREE at https://www.acmp.net/
The play-in is open to amateur musicians with at least 2 years playing experience, ability to sight read a variety of music in different keys, and some experience playing chamber music.
Registration opens March 23 and closes May 9. Space is limited. We will have access to 9 studios (3 with pianos). Most of the slots are reserved for strings but there are slots for piano, flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, and horn. Two rooms will accommodate ensembles larger than quintet.
Schedule for the Play-In
9:00-9:15 Check-in
9:15-10:45 Session 1 - your first ensemble
10:45-11:15 Break and social time
11:15-12:45 Session 2 - your second ensemble
12:45-1:00 Cleanup
You will bring your instrument, stand, sheet music to play with your ensembles, and optional light. Please share this invitation with friends, acquaintances, orchestra - anyone who might be interested.
The play-in is organized by Phyllis Kaiden, regional representative to the ACMP North American Outreach Council. Contact: acmpseattle@gmail.com

Studio Recital of Maren Kilmer, Piano & Violin
The students of Maren Kilmer will perform in a free studio recital.

CenterPiece Jazz Band at Sheridan Market
Join CenterPiece Jazz band for a free concert at Sheridan Market!

Combined Violin & Viola Studio Recitals
An opportunity for string students at Music Center to perform in a combined recital. Performances at 1pm, 2:30pm and 3:45pm.

Music Center Honors Recital
Join us for a brief annual meeting followed by our annual Honors Recital!

CENTERPLAY AT THIRD PLACE COMMONS
Join CenterPiece for a free concert at Third Place Commons

Studio Recital of Yvonne Hoar, Piano
The piano students of Yvonne Hoar will perform in a free studio recital.

Ladies Musical Club of Seattle: German Lieder
Join Ladies Musical Club of Seattle for a free performance of Elgar’s Sea Pictures | Piano Trios by Haydn and Higdon on May 2nd @ 7 PM.

Community Chamber Musicale
Join us for a Community Chamber Musicale on April 27th at 2:00 PM! Free and open to the public!

Closed for Spring Break
Music Center will be closed for Spring Break Mon, April 14th - Sat, April 19th.

A Chopin Odyssey: Fundraiser Concert
Join Dr. Charles Enlow in a fundraiser concert for the 2025 Puget Sound Chamber Music Workshop!
Emerald City Women's Chorus Concert
Join the Emerald City Women’s Chorus in a free end of Winter Term concert at Music Center of the Northwest! Livestream available on YouTube.

Honors Recital Auditions
Applications are due Friday, March 21st by 5:00 pm (no late entries). The audition process and recital will be in person. Learn More!

Music Center Student Recitals - 2:00 & 3:30 PM
You are invited to join us 2:00 & 3:30pm at Music Center for school wide recitals, featuring students of all ages and instruments as they showcase their hard work at the end of our Winter Term.

End of Term Concert led by David Shere
You are invited to join us for a free concert featuring jazz, rock, and swing ensembles led by David Shere.

Music Center Adult Student Recital
You are invited to join us at Music Center for a school wide recital, featuring adult students as they showcase their hard work at the end of our Winter Term.

Music Center Student Recital
You are invited to join us at Music Center for a school wide recital, featuring students of all ages and instruments as they showcase their hard work at the end of our Winter Term.

Haydn Workshop Ensemble: Wade, Vivaldi & Purcell
Join the Haydn Workshop Ensemble for a free concert of Purcell’s Sonata for Trumpet & Strings, Vivaldi’s Concerto for 4 violins in B Minor & the premiere of Dell Wade’s Symphony No. 15.

End of Term Concert led by David Shere
You are invited to join us for a free concert featuring jazz, rock, and swing ensembles led by David Shere.

Rain City Symphony
Free Admission! Rain City Symphony performs at First Free Methodist Church.

Spring Group Tuition Assistance Deadline
Tuition Assistance applications for Spring Term group classes & ensembles are due December 1st.

Community Chamber Musicale
Join us for a Community Chamber Musicale on March 7th at 7:00 PM! Free and open to the public!

Studio Recital of Madeleine Hogue, Violin
Join us as the violin students of Madeleine Hogue perform in a studio recital.