Peterson Conservatory of Music and Arts
Music Lessons ~ Concerts ~ Music Camps ~ Children's Drama ~ Youth Orchestras
...connecting hearts and minds through music and art
Peterson Conservatory of Music and Arts has promoted excellence in the arts in Northwest Washington for 19 years! Our teachers are maintaining their own studios and collaborating on Recitals and staff performances, with administrative support from PCMA. At present, we are offering private/class instruction in orchestral instruments and voice. Camps and specialty musical training events for youth and adult musicians are held at other venues during each season.
Starry Night Chamber Orchestra, made up of Conservatory faculty and outstanding guest performers, performs in various configurations throughout the year, bringing a high level of professional live performance to the Northwest.
McIntyre Hall Presents Starry Night Chamber Players' Django Jazz Quintet
February 14, 2025 @ 7:00 pm. $35 each or $65/couple
In the Studio Space at McIntyre Hall, 2501 East College Way, Mount Vernon, WA – join us for a Valentine’s Soiree’ featuring a variety of jazz works and music by the great Django Rhinehart in the French Hot Club Style! Bring your sweetheart and dance the night away. The concert takes place in the intimate Studio Space with cabaret tables and room to dance. Delicious hors d’oeuvres are included in the ticket price. Beverages are available for purchase. Musicians include: Richard Rorex and Matthew Rehfeldt, guitars David Holzemer and Sharyn Peterson, violins, and Amiko Mantha, bass.
Tickets at the Box Office or online at McIntyre.Hall@skagit.edu or call the Box Office Tues-Thurs 10am-2pm 360-416-7727
Come support the North Stars Chamber Orchestra tour to Spain and France! Touring members of the orchestra will be performing locally throughout the spring and into the summer to fundraise for the tour. Concerts will feature solos, duos, trios, and other ensembles of various genres, culminating in a final concert with the full ensemble and tour repertoire in July. Admission is free, with donations to the tour gratefully acknowledged and tax deductible.
Support North Stars on GoFundMe! https://gofund.me/692f9e0c
We have a few spots left for those still wanting to join in on this incredible tour experience! Contact sharynpeterson@hotmail.com for more information.
Concert Tour, July 2025; Spain and Southern France
Join our North Stars Chamber Orchestra Tour to Spain and Southern France in July, 2025! We were very excited to receive a special invitation to participate in the "American Festival of Music in France" last week! Tentative dates: July 8-18. The invitation is based on our performances in European tours we have done in past summers through Music Celebrations International. (MCI). Sharyn Peterson is organizing the musical side of the tour, and MCI will handle the logistics, including air, hotel, transportation, concert arrangements, meals, and guides. We have a deadline of November 10, to collect 20 participants for this amazing experience!
Spain Tour Daily Activities BrochureSpain Orchestral Tour Brochure
Please direct all inquiries to Sharyn Peterson, Tour Director, at sharynpeterson@hotmail.com, not to Northwest Youth Symphony Association. Peterson Conservatory organizes and produces these European Tours, and all experienced youth symphony musicians, ages 13-24 are welcome! (we include members of other orchestras or bands besides NYSA. Since these may be unknown to us, please include a link to a short video of a solo showing current advancement). Teachers, please share with your students, and consider coming on the trip as a chaperone!
North Stars Chamber Orchestra wish list: 7 violins, 3 violas, 2-3 celli, 1 bass, 2 flutes, 1 oboe, 2 clarinets, 2 horns, 1 bassoon, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, 1 tuba, 1-2 percussionists, and most important: 5 adult chaperones (over 21)
This personal invitation to players we have worked with is based on our observations re: your performance excellence, dedication to your musical art, and the character you have shown in your interactions with your peers and your instructors. We are seeking more fine players, who show these traits!
The cost is always a concern-how to gather funds for a life-changing trip such as this one? We will pursue these steps to accomplish the goals:
The more travelers we have, the more the price goes down per person. (This is due to fixed costs, i.e. busses and concert halls, etc ) Please email Mrs. Peterson, at sharynpeterson@hotmail.com to let her know if you are interested in joining the tour as a performer, chaperone, or a supportive team member from home, or if you have any questions!
Fidalgo, Mt Baker, and Whidbey Island Youth Symphonies' Audition and Registration Info fysmbys.org
Audition now for the new music session beginning October 31 for December 14 Concert.
Email info@fysmbys.org to reserve an audition time
Visit fysmbys.org for rehearsal times and location addresses.
Conservatory teachers are accepting new students! Sign up now to secure your place by email with the instructor of your choice.
Skagit Music inquiries please contact Karla Smart directly at karlahickmanviolin@gmail.com
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