Our Orchestras

We give string players of all levels (age 13 and up) a welcoming, low-pressure place to make music with wonderful people and explore great repertoire. We're perfect for musicians wanting to keep up their skills or get back into playing after taking some time off.

There are no auditions. Choose whichever group suits you. Some folks go back and forth between groups (and some even do both!)

Both orchestras rehearse weekly at the Phinney Neighborhood Center. We have terms three terms each year, each ending in a free joint concert at St. Andrew's Church, 111 NE 80th St. See Concerts & Schedules for more info. Register!

The Ravenna Strings Sinfonia

Mondays, 7–8:15pm · conducted by Nathan Harrison

Beginner to intermediate level, focusing a little more on technique and ensemble playing. Repertoire is chosen from arrangements of medium difficulty or pieces written for intermediate players. We have fun while preparing for the short concert at the end of each term.

The Ravenna Strings

Thursdays, 7–8:15pm · conducted by Joseph Pollard White

Intermediate to advanced level, focusing a little more on repertoire. Rehearsals are informal and low pressure, but we're serious about preparing for the short concert at the end of each term.