The Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra will present a family concert in Renton 3 p.m. Oct. 25 at the IKEA Performing Arts Center sponsored by Allied Arts of Renton.
Under the directorship of Adam Stern, the concert will feature the music of two French composers, Maurice Ravel and Claude Debussy.
Allied Arts is keeping ticket prices low with assistance from the Renton School District and the Municipal Arts Commission of Renton.
Students are $3, senior citizens $5 and adults $8. They may be purchased at the door or in advance at LA Frames or King and Bunny’s Appliances
The Seattle Philharmonic is an orchestra of community members who share a passion for music. As part of their outreach program, student musicians are invited to join them in rehearsals and on stage at the performance which will include the ever-popular “Bolero” by Ravel.
Students selected for the concert are:
- Lindbergh High School, Daniel Teeler, first violin; Ruthie Groenthal, Joshua Sanchez and Danielle Doolittle, second violin; Thommy Owen, viola, and Jaymie Marlow.
- Hazen High School: Kent Coburn, bass; Michael Mayer, first violin, and Brandon Lo, first violin.
- Four students from the Renton Youth Symphony Orchestra are also planning to attend.
Student musicians were selected by their instructors, Christi Florence of Hazen High School, Lauren Daugherty of Lindbergh High School and Diana Hagen, liaison for Alexei Girsh, conductor of the Renton Youth Symphony Orchestra.
The IKEA Performing Arts Center is adjacent to Renton High School on Third Avenue in downtown Renton.
