Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia (SOGO) is a youth orchestra based in Olympia, Washington that consists of 3 main ensembles, Conservatory, Academy, and Debut, as well as Brass Choir, SOGO MOJO, and SOGO 2 Schools.

In addition to weekly rehearsals and Teaching Artist-lead sectionals, SOGO ensembles include Music History and Music Theory curricula.

Conservatory Orchestra

Conservatory Orchestra offers a rich performance opportunity for highly skilled musicians. The most advanced SOGO ensemble, Conservatory Orchestra, performs standard orchestral literature – seasoned and contemporary. Student and professional soloists are often featured. Conservatory students perform for three series concerts and the Messiah Sing-Along all held at the Washington Center.

Level: Advanced high school to college.

Time: Sundays 4:30-6:30pm.

Mr. May, Conductor

Academy Orchestra

Academy Orchestra performs standard and arranged orchestral literature and contemporary compositions. Rehearsals focus on training, leadership, and musical and orchestral concepts. Academy students perform for three series concerts held at the Washington Center. They also tour to local middle and elementary schools.

Level: Advanced middle school to intermediate high school.

Time: Sundays 4:30-6:15pm.

Mr. Allison, Conductor

Debut Orchestra

Debut Orchestra is an introductory full orchestra experience for young musicians. Programming includes arrangements of the standard orchestral literature and new compositions. Rehearsals focus on working as an ensemble, individual skills, and artistic development to perform in a full orchestra. Debut students perform for three series concerts at the Washington Center.

Level: 1-3 years playing experience.

Time: Sundays 2:45-4:15pm.

Mr. Craig, Conductor

Brass Choir

Brass Choir performs original and adapted brass music from the Renaissance to modern masterpieces. Brass Choir students perform for three series concerts at the Washington Center and a holiday show each December featuring alumni, guest artists, and commissioned works written for the show.

Level: Brass players from the Conservatory Orchestra and select brass players from the Academy Orchestra.

Time: Sundays 3:30-4:15pm.

Mr. Allison and Ms. Ward, Conductors