SOGO News 2025-2026
Summer Music June 26-30
Summer Music June 26-30
Summer Music
June 26-30
Elementary – high school
Join SOGO Summer Music. Be ready to explore and experience all kinds of great classes during the 2023 SOGO Summer Music session at Jefferson M.S. There are plenty of class offerings; past Summer Music sessions included Fiddling, Bucket Band, Swap Band, Music Theory, Jazz for All, Summer Orchestra, and much more.
Check out the class offering by CLICKING HERE.
Summer Music Concert – Friday, June 30, 6pm at Jefferson M.S
Family and friends are welcome to attend (signs to the gym will be posted)
Instrument Petting Zoo
Instrument Petting Zoo April 29, 2-4pm
Kids of all ages are invited to attend the 2023 wild ferocious Instrument Petting Zoo on Saturday, April 29, from 2-4pm at Olympia’s Spring Arts Walk. Stop in at the Washington Center, where zookeepers are on hand to demonstrate and help you learn how to play the string instruments of an orchestra. This is free and open to the public event for those who want to experience some fun during the Olympia Spring Arts Walk.
Please note the date (April 22) was incorrect on the website. The Olympia Spring Arts Walk and Instrument Petting Zoo are held on April 29.
Thank you to Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry, Â Washington Center, Â and R.L. Ray Violin Shop for sponsoring the event.
JOIN SOGO!

JOIN SOGO!
Please go to our Join SOGO page to learn more about auditions for the 2023-2024 season.
Experience weekly rehearsals with professional conductors and teaching artists and performances on the Washington Center stage. This and much more, including music theory and history, add to a challenging opportunity for young musicians in the South Sound area.
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Experience a SOGO Rehearsal
Sunday, March 12, 2023
What: Bring your instrument and music stand. Come to play along with friends learning concert music. Parents are also invited to observe.
Where: Jefferson M.S. (side entrance off of Conger St – watch for SOGO signage)
When: Sunday, January 8, 2023
- 2:45-4:15pm Debut Orchestra – 2nd year playing (elementary and early middle school)
- 4:30-6:15pm Academy Orchestra – intermediate (middle school – early high school)
- 4:30-6:30pm Conservatory Orchestra – advanced (high School – college)
- (Conservatory and Academy BRASS players also participate in the SOGO Brass Choir 3:30-4:15pm)


















