Type Nonprofit Chief Operating Officer Phone +1 425-644-0988 Number of students 549 (2009–2010) | Established 1965 Academic staff 43 Founded 1965 Color Blue, Green, Orange | |
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Former names Seattle Buddhist Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps, Imperials Drum & Bugle Corps, Imperials Music and Youth Organization Director Scott A. Ketron (Artistic) Similar 4/4 School of Music, Bellevue School of Music, Roberts Music Institute, Bellevue Music Academy, Half Note Music School Profiles | ||
Music works northwest
Music Works Northwest is the non-profit community music school located in Bellevue, Washington, USA. Music Works Northwest is one of the largest non-profit community music schools in the Pacific Northwest. It is a member of the Washington Music Educators Association, the Eastside Arts Coalition, and the Bellevue Arts Commission. The school also has partnerships with Northwest Pianos, 4Culture of King County, United Way of King County, the Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of King County.
Contents
- Music works northwest
- The uniqueness of music works northwest
- History
- Facilities
- Notable alumni
- References
The uniqueness of music works northwest
History
On October 5, 1965, the Seattle Buddhist Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps, Inc. was founded and parents helped finance the group by holding garage sales, bake sales, and recycling drives. On October 10, 1966, the Seattle Buddhist Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps changed its name to the Imperials Drum & Bugle Corps, Inc. at which point it became a 501(c)(3).
In 1973, Imperials Bingo was established which helped fund 80% of the Imperials Drum & Bugle Corps operations.
On April 17, 1992, the Imperials Drum & Bugle Corps changed their name to The Imperials Music and Youth Organization.
On April 21, 1998 Imperials Music and Youth Organization changed their name to Music Works Northwest and at the same time, completed a move from their home in Renton, Washington to the Eastgate neighborhood of Bellevue, Washington.
In September 2014, Music Works changed locations once again, to its new home in Bellevue just off the SE 8th exit of i405.
Facilities
The new Music Works Northwest lesson and performance facility is located at 1331 118th Ave SE (suite 400) in Bellevue, Washington and is currently in a somewhat fluctuating state. The new location, though fully operational, has only completed 1 of 2 phases of construction. The current facilities include 3 grand piano rooms, 9 private instruction studios, 1 computer lab, 2 music therapy rooms, and 1 multipurpose rehearsal space. Performance spaces are currently under construction.