Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia

A nonprofit organization

$45,145 raised by 55 donors

100% complete

$25,000 Goal

Welcome to Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia (SOGO). Thank you for visiting our page to learn how SOGO is making a difference in the lives of young people in the Sound Sound area.

SOGO is an orchestral program whose mission is to provide a challenging, fully integrated music experience for the young musician that includes orchestra and ensemble performances, music education and a broad spectrum of music-related activities. 

“Through SOGO’s open environment, I was able to grow more comfortable in my playing and in myself.” 
Middle School Cellist

“Everyone in the room spends many hours creating the beautiful sounds you hear in our concerts, and I really love it!
Middle School Violinist




SOGO makes a difference in the lives of over 150 students and their families. Your gift to SOGO makes the following possible:

  • Keeps tuition affordable
  • Provides scholarships through the Future Music Makers financial assistance program
  • Three series of concerts at the Washington Center
  • The Brass Choir Holiday Show
  • The Messiah Sing-Along - free and open to the public
  • Instrument Petting Zoo for kids of all ages to try out the string instruments during the Spring Arts Walk
  • Conduct Us with the Olympia Symphony during Love Oly Fest
  • Summer Music classes for youth 
  • Professional staff, including conductors, and teaching artists 
  • SOGO 2 Schools out reach to low-income schools for free
  • SOGO MOJO (Musicians Out Jammin' Olympia), our chamber ensemble program

Giving Activity

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In-Person Event


Brass Choir Holiday Show

Westminster Presbyterian Church

December 14, 2024 - December 15, 2024

In-Person Event


Messiah Sing Along

Washington Center for the Performing Arts

December 24, 2024

In-Person Event


SOGO Winter Concert

Washington Center For the Performing Arts

March 3, 2025

In-Person Event


SOGO Spring Concert

Washington Center of the Performing Arts

May 18, 2025 - May 19, 2025

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia

other names

SOGO

Tax id (EIN)

91-2079223

Address

1629 22ND AVE SE
OLYMPIA, WA 98501

Phone

3603521438

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