Seattle Composers Alliance upcoming events

Call for Arrangers! (30 Aug 2026)

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Want to collaborate with local fellow music creators?

We'll be opening registration for our second ever Studio Sessions on September 1st, and we want SCA members to be part of it! Composers, bands, and artists of all genres will be registering for the program, to have professional musicians record on their tracks, but we need arrangers to write the sheet music!

The deadline to get on the Studio Sessions Vol. 2 arranger roster is August 30th.

Click here to learn more and get involved.

SGA x SCA Partnership (31 Aug 2026)

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 06:59:00 GMT

SCA is excited to extend a free membership to the first 5 folks from the Seattle Game Audio Discord who want to get involved with our audio redesign showcase at the Seattle Indies Expo (SIX).

To claim a free annual membership, click Register on the left.

SLICE 2026 - Seattle Loves Indie Creators Expo (2 Sep 2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Curious about how to get into game audio? Attend SLICE to meet people working in the industry. Perfect for newcomers to the industry and seasoned professionals.

SLICE is a one-day conference designed to empower game developers with the practical tools, strategic insights, and essential connections.

Seattle Indies is back with the second year of SLICE (Seattle Loves Indie Creators Expo), a one-day Video Games Industry B2B conference built to empower indie and AA game developers.

Expect a full day packed with panels, microtalks, roundtables, and meaningful networking with hundreds of local and international industry professionals. From funding to marketing to team-building, SLICE is your space to learn, grow, and connect.

SCA Members should log in and head to the Members Only page for a special promo code. Not a member yet? Click here to become a member

SIX 2026 - Seattle Indies Expo (6 Sep 2026)

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

The Seattle Composers Alliance is sponsoring the Seattle Indies Expo (SIX) for the fourth year in a row. The deadline has passed to redesign music/audio for a game clip, but SIX is free and open to all to attend! Connect with game devs, playtest some games, and swing by the SCA table to say hi!

Special Monthly Meetup (12 Sep 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The SCA is thrilled to co-host our September Monthly Meetup with the Seattle Music Commission!

The Seattle Music Commission is responsible for advising the city on policies and programs that enhance our local music industry. One of their core missions is to make Seattle a place where musicians thrive. This meetup will be a great opportunity to meet current Music Commissioners and share your thoughts and experiences on what Seattle can do to better support our music scene.

If you're simply looking to meet new music creators, venue owners, organization leaders, and more, you also won't want to miss this partnered event!

Food will be provided, space is limited.

Click here to RSVP

Monthly Meetup is open to all!

Reading Sessions (17 Sep 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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

Free Tools For The Modern Freelancer V2 (22 Sep 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 02:00:00 GMT

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.

Monthly Meetup - October (14 Oct 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:30:00 GMT

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

Monthly Meetup - November (11 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 03:30:00 GMT

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

Monthly Meetup - December (9 Dec 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 03:30:00 GMT

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