SEATTLE CHINESE ORCHESTRA
The Seattle Chinese Orchestra (SCO) stands as the premier traditional Chinese orchestra in the Pacific Northwest. Dedicated to advocating and promoting traditional Chinese music within the Western world, SCO was established in 1984 by the internationally acclaimed erhu musician and educator Warren Chang. The orchestra has since been enriched by the contributions of several distinguished figures, including renowned yangqin player Ms. Buyun Zhao, celebrated conductor and pianist Roger Nelson, esteemed composer and conductor the late Mr. Zhenfen Huang, and revered cellist and teacher the late Mr. Zhenlun Li. These individuals have served as consultants and advisors, significantly shaping the orchestra's artistic direction and growth.
The premiere of the Seattle Chinese Orchestra (SCO) marked a significant milestone in the promotion of Chinese music and art on the U.S. West Coast. Since its inception, SCO has hosted over 500 large-scale concerts and major celebrations featuring both Chinese and Western music, receiving enthusiastic acclaim and warm receptions from audiences.
Over the years, with the addition of experienced musicians and dedicated music lovers, the orchestra has evolved towards greater professionalism. SCO currently comprises over fifty members, organized into four sections: bowed strings, plucked strings, woodwind, and percussion. The orchestra is led by Music Director Warren Chang, Conductor Fred Chu, and Coordination Director Angel Yan.
The SCO’s repertoire is both rich and diverse, encompassing traditional Chinese music, regional and folk pieces, and compositions by contemporary Chinese composers such as the late Mr. Zhenfen Huang. Additionally, the orchestra performs Chinese and Western music arranged by the late Mr. Zhenlun Li.
The Seattle Chinese Orchestra invites musicians and enthusiasts who are lovers of Chinese culture and traditional music to join us in advancing the appreciation of Chinese music and art. For more information about SCO and our parent organization, the Chinese Arts and Music Association, please visit our website at www.uschinamusic.org.
Orchestra
西雅图国乐团
西雅图国乐团是大西雅图地区唯一的中国民族乐团。成立于1984年, 为在异国他乡宏扬传播中国音乐和文化艺术作出了巨大的贡献。西雅图国乐团是由著名二胡演奏家张文龙先生所创立。张文龙先生是中国乃至美国家喻户晓的二胡演奏家和教育家。之后，并有著名扬琴演奏家赵步云女士和著名指挥家钢琴家孙罗杰先生及已故著名作曲家黄振奋先生和已故著名大提琴演奏家厉振伦先生加入乐团并担任顾问。
西雅图国乐团在美国西海岸历年来的对外公演都具有里程碑的意义，并宣告着中国民族音乐在美国的宣扬光大，也为中美文化艺术的交流提供了最有效的渠道。至今，西雅图国乐团已经对外举办了五百多场大型中西合璧音乐会以及重大庆典活动，得到广大观众们的一致好评和热烈欢迎。
随着多年来不断更新发展，越来越多富有经验的专业演员和音乐爱好者加入西雅图国乐团，国乐团正往更专业的方向迈进。目前，国乐团成员已超过五十多人，乐团共分为四大部分：弦乐、弹拨乐、吹管乐以及打击乐。现任乐团音乐总监是张文龙先生，指挥是朱心一先生，乐团执行团长是甄宝琦女士。
西雅图国乐团演奏经验丰富，曲目遍及中国各方传统色彩，也由已故作曲家黄振奋先生所谱写的大量优美的现代音乐曲目以及已故大提琴演奏家厉振伦先生所改编的优秀中西曲目。
西雅图国乐团不仅有来自中国的音乐演奏家，更有美国本土的音乐演奏家，他们热爱中国文化以及中国传统音乐，对中国民族音乐有极浓厚的兴趣与热爱。
西雅图国乐团欢迎专业和业余的音乐演奏家和爱好者加入国乐团，为继续共同发扬光大我中华民族音乐而努力加油！