2006-2007 News

Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 21, as the Garfield Orchestra and Northwest Dance Network once again join together for an encore waltz at the Naval Reserve Armory at South Lake Union Park.

The dance begins at 8:30 with a pre-dance lesson from Walter Dill beginning at 7:30. Admission is $20 for adults and $15 for students. Questions? Contact Judy Lear at 206-781-9734 or judylear@nwlink.com.

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Updated January 2, 2007

Marcus Tsutakawa selected to receive one of four University of Washington College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Alumni Awards!

As stated by the selection committee, "Marcus Tsutakawa's career as an artist and educator reflects a commitment to excellence, as well as his family's multigenerational commitment to community and active citizenship." Read more about Tsut!
See the Event information on the UW College of Arts and Sciences webpage.

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Updated January 2, 2007

Garfield Winter Waltz - Friday, January 26, 2007 7:30 PM

A Moonlight Waltz
Come and enjoy an evening of music and dancing under the moonlight with the Garfield Orchestra!
Ticket prices:
Students $20 per person
General Admission $30 per person
Reserved seats $50 or table for 10 people $500
VIP $125, or table for 4 people $500

Tickets are available through Chris Young.
For more information, please contact us at cjelaco@qwest.net.

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Updated November 25, 2006

Messiah Sing-Along - Friday, December 1, 2006 7:30 PM

The Garfield Symphony Orchestra presents its annual Messiah Sing-Along at Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Avenue on Capitol Hill at Seneca and Harvard Ave. Marcus Tsutakawa leads the orchestra and anyone who loves to sing in several beloved solos and choruses. Tickets at the door - $10 for adults, $5 for students. Scores available for sale or rent. Refreshments at intermission.

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Updated October 17, 2006

Waltz Lessons with NW Dance Network

Northwest Dance Network has been a strong supporter of FOGO and the Garfield Orchestra, providing performers, instruction, ticket sales, and audiences to our waltz events. They are generously offering discounts to the community for their next series of waltz lessons. Northwest Dance Network's next session of six weeks of waltz lessons begins the week of October 29. Classes are Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. A six-week series is ordinarily $60 for adults and $45 for students, but the price for Garfield folks, including FOGO and faculty, is $45 for adults and $30 for students. Here is the website: http://www.nwdance.net/.

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Updated September 27, 2006

Garfield (at Lincoln) Open House/Curriculum
Night
Thursday Sept. 28th, 6:30 PM.

This is an all-school activity for parents to meet your student's teachers. Please be sure to pick up a FOGO folder in Orchestra class. It's filled with basic information to help you navigate this year's activities.

New Orchestra Parents Orientation
Tuesday Oct. 3rd, 7 PM. We'll be in the Choir Room during the Orch B/C rehearsal.

Please come if your student is new to Garfield Orchestra, or if you need a refresher. We will discuss the year's calendar and events. As always, Friends of Garfield Orchestra will be very busy this year! We have lots of fun volunteer opportunities - please join us!

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Updated September 4, 2006

Welcome to Garfield Orchestra at Lincoln!

For the 2006-07 and 2007-08 school years, Garfield's home will be at Lincoln High School, 4400 Interlake Ave. N. We will all be adjusting to the new building and new locale for a while. Among the differences--the Lincoln auditorium is fairly large and will accommodate many of our concerts during the school year. Check the Events calendar for dates and locations of upcoming performances.

Sally Foster Sale

To kick off our fundraising efforts for this year, all orchestra students will have an opportunity to sell Sally Foster products - wrapping paper and gifts. The proceeds will directly benefit students' travel accounts. For more information go to the Fundraising page.

Live Music!

Do you have an upcoming celebration, family event, or company party this year? Just think how special live music could make that event! Hire one or several of our amazing student musicians. In addition to traditional string quartets, ensembles of woodwinds, brass, and various combinations of strings and winds are possible. Our ensembles have played for weddings, bar mitzvahs, company holiday parties, dinner parties, etc. Contact our Gig Coordinator to find out about Garfield Chamber Music.

Tsut's Twenty-Year Tribute

On June 18, 2006, we celebrated 20 years of outstanding musical experiences under the direction of Marcus Tsutakawa. More than 300 Friends of Garfield Orchestra -- including current students, alumni, families and friends -- shared memories, connected with old friends and roasted and toasted the guest of honor. Our successful and delicious dessert auction, along with many generous gifts raised almost $19,000 to benefit the Marcus Tsutakawa Endowment for Music and Instruments. For more information about the event, go to Bravo! A Salute to Marcus Tsutakawa.

Downbeat Magazine Orchestra Award

In 2006, the GHS Orchestra was named Best Overall Orchestra from a non-performing arts high school by Downbeat Magazine.

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Last Update: 05/25/07