Seattle Composers Alliance upcoming events

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

Studio Sessions Vol. 2 Submission Deadline (20 Sep 2026)

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Pacific Northwest Film Scoring Evening Program Discount (20 Sep 2026)

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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!

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.

Shoreline Music Summit 2026 (3 Oct 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

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

Beat Kitchen: Harmonic (6 Oct 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:30:00 GMT

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.

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

Annual Meeting (25 Oct 2026)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Studio Design: Cutting Through the Myths (2 Nov 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 03:30:00 GMT

If you’re thinking about creating a space for recording, mixing, or working with audio —whether it’s a room in an apartment, a basement, a garage, or a multi-room recording — Michael Cozzi will share a lot of practical, real-world advice for getting there without spending a fortune on the countless myths and upsells surrounding studio design and acoustics. Michael will talk about what actually matters, what doesn’t, and how you can achieve great results on a sensible budget. Join Michael in his own studio that he constructed to learn from a real example, and how the principles apply to audio spaces of almost any size or level of complexity—from improving the acoustics of a single room to designing and building a complete recording facility.

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!

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