Who is the Concert Band?
Rainbow City Concert Band is our inclusive performing ensemble to give our members opportunity to perform a broad an exciting array of concert music for wind ensemble. We welcome members of all abilities, backgrounds, and identities. In a given instrument section you might find a college student, a music teacher, a recent retiree, or a professional musician. Though varied in skill, what we have in common is our shared mission and a love of making music in a fun, welcoming environment.
How Concert Band is Different:
We are not your standard community band! We aim to build a family of musicians of all abilities and identities and make you welcome to express yourself with us through our shared love of performance. Through our mission, we focus our musical choices on composers who are marginalized and less often heard through history. We also play themes that speak to LGBTQ+ communities and the challenges we still face. Often, we include community partner organizations and impactful collaborators to bring focus and donations to important causes.
The band is backed by Rainbow City Performing Arts, performing instrumental music in Seattle since 1998. Through collaboration and shared resources, we are building a strong lasting legacy in Seattle with a welcome place for those who want to join our mission. All are welcome! Whether you are a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, an ally, differently abled, or still building musical skills, we are committed to securing a space and supporting everyone who is interested in expressing themselves on their instrument.