Winter Waltz

Once a year, the Garfield Orchestral ensembles and Symphonic Band gather in the Stroum Lobby at Benaroya Hall, usually on a dark and stormy winter night, to share a joyous evening of dancing and music. There’s a dance floor, waltz lessons, and a rotating setlist of waltzes, old and new.

Spring Trips

Every year we support all orchestras and bands in our community to experience a music competition. Each ensemble attends a competition in Washington State.

Every other year symphonic orchestra and band take an extended weekend trip to a music destination. They experience professional music, collaborate and learn with another youth symphony, and grow as musicians.