Symphony of Giving - 2nd Annual Fundraising Gala

April 5, 2025 | Town Hall Seattle | 6:00 PM

PROGRAM

 

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Jaime Méndez and Diana Oliveros
 Evening Emcees

Words of Gratitude

Ghaddra González Castillo
 Fundraising Advisor, Orquesta Northwest

Musical Performance

North Seattle Mariachi
 Featuring Professors Noah Zeichner and Izchel Chacón
Three Traditional Mexican Folk Songs

Remarks from the Executive Director, Orquesta Northwest

Teo Benson

Video Presentation

 Highlights from the Cascade Conducting Program

Orquesta Northwest in Concert

With members of the Ballard Civic Orchestra and World Youth Orchestra

  • “Por Una Cabeza” – Carlos Gardel

  • “Libertango” – Astor Piazzolla

  • “Mexican Overture” – Merle Isaac

Student Spotlight

Paula, cello student from the La Ventana program
Performing “Ode to Joy” by Ludwig van Beethoven

Closing Celebration

Raffle Drawings & Farewell

 
 
 

Why Your Support Matters

Your support will help us:

  • Empower Latino Youth: Support our free and subsidized music education and leadership programs, providing bright futures for the next generation.

  • Celebrate Diversity: Amplify Latino arts and culture through performances that bring our communities together.

  • Strengthen Communities: Foster connections and build unity through music-driven initiatives that create lasting change.

Become a Sponsor

We would be honored to have you join us as a sponsor for this special event. Whether you’ve supported us before or are a new supporter, we are grateful for your involvement and the opportunity to collaborate with you.

Our sponsorship tiers include:

Maestro | $5,000

Premier recognition, VIP seating for 6, and dinner with Artistic Director Paula Madrigal and Executive Director Teo Benson.

Virtuoso | $3,500

Prominent logo placement and VIP seating for 4.

Concerto | $2,500

Program acknowledgment and VIP seating for 2.

Prelude | $1,000

Program listing and podium acknowledgment.

For full details and to become a sponsor, please visit our sponsorship page

Contact Us

Thank you for considering support for this important event. Whether you’re a returning sponsor or joining us for the first time, your generosity helps make a lasting impact through music. For more information, please contact us at ghaddra@orquestanw.org

About the Performers

Ballard Civic Orchestra

The Ballard Civic Orchestra is a professional and volunteer orchestra led by music director Paula Madrigal, which features Latinx music, guest artists and composers while highlighting Latino musical arts and culture. The Ballard Civic Orchestra strives to connect with its culturally diverse audience through music and the arts.

World Youth Orchestra

The World Youth Orchestra, Paula Madrigal artistic director, is the primary focus of Young Strings Outreach, and has grown to include strings, winds, and brass. Alumni of the World Youth Orchestra have gone on to play as soloists with the Ballard Civic Orchestra, and have received numerous grants and scholarships for their pursuit of higher education.