Whidbey Island Orchestra

Mission

The mission of the Whidbey Island Orchestra is to foster a positive musical experience for its musician members and for our local community. We perform for the love of music and for the opportunity to spread the joy of music to Whidbey Island audiences, be they residents or visitors.

Description

The Whidbey Island Orchestra was formed in 2007 to provide quality musical experiences for young and adult musicians of Whidbey Island and for our community. The Orchestra consists of strings, winds, brass and percussion of all abilities and backgrounds.

The orchestra is the only opportunity on South Whidbey for school-age musicians to participate in a professionally-conducted orchestral experience. In the Whidbey Island Orchestra, youth in primary and secondary school participate in the orchestra 'on scholarship' - that is, they do not pay fees. We encourage adult members to donate funds to the scholarship fund.

The mission of the orchestra is to provide musicians an opportunity to play in an organized fashion. As part of that mission, we believe that no one should be prevented from participating because of financial need.