The Bellevue Youth Sympony Orchestra (BYSO) will perform at the newly renovated Starbucks on Northwest Gilman Boulvard in Issaquah on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 6:00pm to 8:00pm. During Wednesday Live Music Night, the String Ensemble led by BYSO Alum and coach Angie McConkey and Woodwind Quartet lead by coach Yuh-Pey Lin. In 2008 BYSO started the group Debut East to better serve the younger students that reside in the Issaquah community.

The Rainbow City Orchestra (RCO) is a non-audition community orchestra offering the opportunity to perform in a supportive environment within the LGBTQ and allied community. Welcoming musicians of all experience levels, our only requirements are the ability to read music and the desire to work with others. Please email for a complete application package. Completed applications with a resume or cv must be submitted by 2/10.

Thoreau Elementary School musical director Lesley Paige accepts a bouquet of roses from the manager of the Totem Lake Hallmark on Saturday, after her choir of 64 students performed in front of the store for the 20th year in a row.

Violin&Viola School of Kirkland was founded in 2001 by Dr. Cynthia Morrow as a place for talented young violinists and violists living on the East Side of Seattle. Many have gone on to conservatories and university music programs. The Studio has become the place to be if you are truly interested in playing the violin or viola.

Bellevue String Studio is pleased to announce it's fall semester, beginning on September 14! Bellevue String Studio's curriculum includes private lessons for all ages and abilities, as well as group classes and recitals. Contact Bellevue String studio for a free introductory lesson and consultation.

Kaleidoscope School of Music is going full swing. We have private lesson openings on 20 instruments, plus innovative group classes (pre K, Suzuki, Educated Ears).

Pacific Northwest School of Music in Bellevue is currently accepting Suzuki cello and violin students age 3 and above. Please contact Director Hsin-Chi Liu at (425) 644-5465 to set up a lesson or visit www.pnsm.org for more information.

Suzuki Strings of Redmond is currently accepting cello students for the Summer and Fall sessions. Contact Sylvan Lumsden (cello instructor) at #860-922-4204 or sylvan@suzukistringsofredmond.com to set up a free trial lesson. Observations are also welcome.

Lenore Vardi is accepting violin and viola students of all ages by audition at both her studio in Bothell, WA and at Duvall Performing Arts in Duvall, WA.

A great space is available for lease for private instructor in North Bend. If you know of anyone interested in moving their private studio or perhaps opening up a private studio now is the time to jump on this prime location in downtown North Bend. The contact person to see the space or to learn more is Michelle Madani at tmadani@aol.com. Please let the folks know that you heard about the space from Darlene Rose at Rose Music Studio.

Study and performance retreat for violists ages 14 through adult, intermediate through advanced. Includes concerts for the public.

Save $50 off any full size violin or viola, $75 off cellos! For each purchase we will Donate $50 to the School or Community Orchestra of your choice.

Congratulations to Bellevue Chamber Orchestra for taking First Place in Division 5B at the NW Orchestra Festival in Gresham, Oregon on March 5, 2011.

We did it! 392 string players set a World Record!

Watch on YouTube as Henry receives his award.

Thank you for voting us 1st for the 3rd year!