Member Organization

Northwest Associated Arts

Mailing Address:
PO Box 48251
Seattle, WA 98148
Electronic Contact:

Ensembles

ChoralSounds Northwest

Mailing Address:
PO Box 48251
Seattle, WA 98148
Artistic Director: Dr. Ryan Ellis
Founded: 1984
Next Anniversary: 2028–2029 academic year
Ensemble Type: Adult Auditioned Community Choir
Size: 80 members
Yearly Contributions: $350
Financial Aid available
Rehearses: Tuesdays, 7:00pm during the Academic Year at John Knox Presbyterian Church, Normandy Park, WA

Upcoming Events

ChristmasSounds in Burien
Saturday, December 13, 2025Dec 13, 2:00pm at Highline Performing Art Center, Burien, WA
Sunday, December 14, 2025Dec 14, 2:00pm at Highline Performing Art Center, Burien, WA
Rock & Roll Goes to Broadway
Saturday, April 18, 2026Apr 18, 2:00pm at Highline Performing Art Center, Burien, WA
Sunday, April 19, 2026Apr 19, 2:00pm at Highline Performing Art Center, Burien, WA

Description

A friendly, cohesive group of dedicated musicians, ages 17 and older, who are drawn together by their love of singing, ChoralSounds Northwest is a Burien-based mixed community chorus under the baton of Artistic Director Dr. Ryan Ellis. ChoralSounds combines the challenge and musicianship of traditional choral music with the fun of other modern styles of music. ChoralSounds offers a musical home to Burien-area singers who want to experience the camaraderie of performing with a professional group. CSN also offers many solo, duet, and group opportunities to our singers, including membership in our two small auditioned ensembles, VocalSounds Northwest and The Smamblettes.

Ensemble Photos

ChoralSounds Northwest. Photo credit: Phototainment
ChoralSounds Northwest. Photo credit: Phototainment
ChoralSounds Northwest. Photo credit: Peter Lindström
ChoralSounds Northwest. Photo credit: Peter Lindström

SilverSounds Northwest

Mailing Address:
PO Box 48251
Seattle, WA 98148
Electronic Contact:
Artistic Director: Paula Hawkins
Founded: 2010
Next Anniversary: 2029–2030 academic year
Ensemble Type: Senior Auditioned Community Choir
For an audition, contact Artistic Director, Paula Hawkins, at 206.719.1179 or prhawkeye@yahoo.com
Size: 70 members
Yearly Contributions: $125
Financial Aid is available.
Rehearses: Tuesdays, 1:00pm during the Academic Year at Southminster Presbyterian Church, Des Moines, WA

Upcoming Events

ChristmasSounds in Burien
Saturday, December 13, 2025Dec 13, 2:00pm at Highline Performing Art Center, Burien, WA
Sunday, December 14, 2025Dec 14, 2:00pm at Highline Performing Art Center, Burien, WA
Rock & Roll Goes to Broadway
Saturday, April 18, 2026Apr 18, 2:00pm at Highline Performing Art Center, Burien, WA
Sunday, April 19, 2026Apr 19, 2:00pm at Highline Performing Art Center, Burien, WA

Description

SilverSounds Northwest (SSN), under the direction of Paula Hawkins, is a mixed chorus of mostly retired folks from around South King County who believe that “You're never too old to rock and roll!”

This fun loving group presents their annual Mainstage show at the Highline Performing Arts Center every April, which features clever themes and narration, sets, light costuming, choreography, humor and hi-jinks. Most singers are involved in more than singing, as they entertain audiences with dancing, acting and solos. This fun-filled group performs regularly around the community.

Ensemble Photos

SilverSounds Northwest. Photo credit: Phototainment
SilverSounds Northwest. Photo credit: Phototainment
SilverSounds Northwest. Photo credit: Phototainment
SilverSounds Northwest. Photo credit: Phototainment

TeenSounds Northwest

Mailing Address:
PO Box 48251
Seattle, WA 98148
Electronic Contact:
Artistic Director: Dr. Tyler Kimmel
Founded: 2006
Next Anniversary: 2026 calendar year
Ensemble Type: Youth Auditioned Community Show Choir
Auditions will be from 5:30pm to 6:15pm on Tuesday, October 1 at John Knox Presbyterian Church. Singers do not need to prepare anything. Simply bring a water bottle and be willing to sing!
Size: 40 members
Yearly Contributions: $200
Rehearses: Tuesdays, 5:30pm during the Academic Year at John Knox Presbyterian Church, Normandy Park, WA

Upcoming Events

ChristmasSounds in Burien
Saturday, December 13, 2025Dec 13, 2:00pm at Highline Performing Art Center, Burien, WA
Sunday, December 14, 2025Dec 14, 2:00pm at Highline Performing Art Center, Burien, WA

Description

Northwest Associated Arts was founded in 1984 as Highline Civic Chorale in response to the need for a vibrant, diverse south-end (Seattle) chorus that would bring quality choral music into the community while challenging experienced singers. In 1986, the Chorale changed its name to ChoralSounds Northwest (CSN) and since has added youth choruses (YouthSounds Northwest) as well as a chorus for senior singers (SilverSounds Northwest). With two Artistic Directors and more than 150 singers, NWAA is proud to be an active and thriving part of Burien and South Seattle's arts scene.

Ensemble Photos

TeenSounds Northwest
TeenSounds Northwest