SEQUIM — The Sequim Community Orchestra is the recipient of a $1,500 donation from the Sequim Community Christmas Chorus.
This is the second year that the String Kids program has been the recipient of the support.
“We are so grateful to the whole board of the Christmas Chorus,” said Beth Pratt, Sequim Community Orchestra president.
“Their concerts are ‘must see’ every year for me, and when they chose our program to support, I was honored.”
During the three performances of the chorus in December, the orchestra’s String Kids joined the program, performing Christmas carols from a small loft above the baptistery in the Seventh Day Adventist Church where the concerts are held.
In 2017, the chorus contributed $1,000 of their proceeds to the program.
“We were so surprised at the increase in the donation — and so grateful,” Pratt said.
“Now in our fifth year, our students are progressing and the program is growing. Investments in instruments and our music library, our instructors and the administrative costs of the program are all funded through donations.
“This gift is hugely helpful.”
The students will join the Sequim Community Orchestra Ensemble for their June 8 concert.
Each class will perform, with the Youth Orchestra (the most advanced students) performing the “1812 Overture” with the ensemble.
For more information about Sequim Community Orchestra String Kids program, contact Pratt at 360-460-7368 or president@sequimcommunity orchestra.org.
