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SCA is now accepting submissions for an upcoming Reading Session! In this session, composers will have the opportunity to hear a first time run-through of their piece and receive feedback from musicians in real time!
We are excited to welcome the Nelda Swiggett Quintet as the featured ensemble. Piano, bass, drums, horns, and more will be available for composers to write for.
SCA Members are invited to submit a piece to be played or simply sit in and observe. RSVPs are required to secure a spot. Pieces do not need to be finalized to submit. Participants will simply bring printed copies for the ensemble on September 17th.
Click here to RSVP to have your work read or to attend as an observer
Following the success of our recent pilot, the SCA is delighted to open registrations for the next Studio Sessions, designed to provide a cohort of music creators with the opportunity to collaborate with an arranger, record with a professional multi-instrumentalist, and learn how ideas become reality in the studio world.
Studio Sessions Volume 2 is being hosted in at Sunwave Studios, a private home studio in North Seattle engineered by Jesse Gallaway. You may recall a "Mixing Demystified" Expert Speaker Series he hosted, or heard his work as one of SCA's go-to recording engineers for our Live Sessions concert series.
Arthur Sagami will be recording saxophones (soprano, alto, tenor, bari), flute, clarinet, and bass clarinet.
Studio day: Sunday, October 18. Registration closes September 20 or when all 8 slots are filled, whichever comes first.
For full information on the program, click here.
To register, click Register on the left.
The SCA is excited to announce an exclusive 20% discount for members on the PNWFS's Online Evening Film Scoring Program. The program offers two-hour classes once a week over the course of two years, covering film scoring basics, music theory, and orchestration. It culminates with students writing a film cue with one-on-one mentorship and recording it with professional musicians at an acclaimed studio.
Click here to read more about the program, but be sure to register by using the special SCA link found on our Members Only page for $200 off each class from FS1 through FS4, and $400 off the final class of FS5.
The Fall 2026 cohort officially starts on September 21st. Register by September 20th to join!
If you freelance, you might be asking yourself: How much should I charge? What if I have a slow season? Should I take on that new gig? Last September, SCA President Seven Sky shared tools to help freelancers track their time, mileage, and finances. At this Expert Speaker Series talk, he'll be unveiling SCALE, a free, open source, locally-hosted, AI-free application to help freelancers save time and money, so they can spend more time being creative.
Our friends at Sonic Guild and the Recording Academy are hosting the 8th annual Shoreline Music Summit! In their own words:
"For eight years, the Shoreline Music Summit has brought together artists, producers, music industry professionals, students, educators, and music fans for a day dedicated to strengthening the Pacific Northwest music community. This free annual gathering has become one of the region's most accessible opportunities to learn from industry leaders, build meaningful connections, and discover new pathways for a sustainable creative career. Hosted by Sonic Guild Seattle in partnership with The Recording Academy PNW Chapter, the City of Shoreline and community partners, the Summit is designed for anyone passionate about music, whether you're releasing your first song, booking your first tour, producing records, managing artists, or simply looking to deepen your connection to the local music ecosystem." Saturday, October 3, 2026 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Bracken Building, Shoreline Community College Free Admission with RSVP Click here to learn more and RSVP
The harmonic series sits at the nexus of synthesis and harmony. It touches everything from audio engineering to music theory. Join Nathan Rosenberg (Beat Kitchen) as he explains how this bedrock was behind the design of "Harmonic," an offshoot of additive synthesis he's calling "harmonic synthesis." Using the instrument itself as a hands-on visualization tool, he'll walk through how the overtone series shapes everything from mixing to sound design — and why it's the front door into synthesis, not just a theory requirement.
The SCA invites you to join us for our monthly casual meetup every 2nd Wednesday at Stoup Brewing, beginning at 7:30 PM.
Make new friends and connect with others!
Stoup Brewing is at:
1158 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
The SCA is turning 28 and we're excited to announce the date for our 2026 Annual Meeting! Join us for a birthday celebration, followed by a year-in-review presentation, plus open discussion about plans for 2027. Whether you're a longtime Member or simply interested in learning more about the Alliance, you won't want to miss this evening!
Food will be provided. Attendees are also welcome to bring potluck-style dishes.
RSVPs are required for this event, and Michael will choose a handful of topics submitted via the RSVP form to focus the discussion. The address of Michael's studio will be sent upon registration.
Click "Register" to RSVP!
Questions? Email us at info@seattlecomposers.orgThe Seattle Composers Alliance is fiscally sponsored by Shunpike, a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit.
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