On Jan. 13 we're doing something a little different: a casual reading session! Everyone's welcome; no fees or dues; and you can bring any instrument you like, even if it's not a mandolin. for more information. 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Rehearsals resume Jan. 27 for our spring concert series. If you read music and play guitar, bass or a mandolin-family instrument (mandolin, mandola, or mandocello), now would be a great time to join the orchestra!

At the Beat Club in Greven, Germany, mandolin virtuoso Alon Sariel gives the premiere performance of "Until they've driven out the grief," a solo mandolin composition by Seattle Mandolin Orchestra member Clark Nichols. Congratulations, Clark!

Did you find an old mandolin in the closet, or under the bed? Here's some advice.

Guest artist Davide Salvi joins the orchestra for the delightful Barbella mandolin concerto! See our YouTube channel for more videos.

Support your orchestra with a financial gift or an in-kind donation. Gifts to the Seattle Mandolin Orchestra are tax deductible—and they come with benefits! Get the details.

To book a performance, inquire about joining the orchestra, or ask us any other questions, please call (425) 772-0231 or

From our May 2024 concert series, "More Than This: Visions of a Better Place," here's our arrangement of "Strawberry Fields Forever"! See our YouTube channel for more videos.

May 2024: Ashley Emery, longtime member of our Second Mandolin section, passed away on May 6 after a few months of illness. We miss Ashley and will always treasure his faithfulness and contributions to SMO. The "In Paradisum Suite" at our "More Than This" concerts on May 18 & 20 was dedicated to his memory.