Seattle Circle was proud to bring Robert Fripp and the Orchestra of Crafty Guitarists to the Pacific Northwest for 3 performances over Memorial Day weekend 2014:

May 23: First Congregational Church of Bellingham, in Bellingham WA
May 24: First Congregational United Church of Christ, in Portland OR
May 25: Washington Hall, in Seattle WA

In addition to the public performances, on May 22 The Orchestra joined The Seattle Circle Guitar School for a very special event at Fremont Abbey Arts Center in Seattle. Salmon Bay K-8 School 4th and 5th grade instrumental music students performed with The Orchestra at an invitation-only private event. Friends and family were treated to “Norwegian Wood” and “What Does The Fox Say?” from the kids, some collaborative improvisation with The Orchestra and the kids together, and a number of selections from members of The Orchestra, including an original from the trio, Zum, a Frank Zappa composition, and a song by Charles Ives. For the encore of Norwegian Wood, the kids were surprised when The Orchestra joined them. The concert ended with Bert Lams’ “Asturias”. It was a lovely evening, and the children shined!

Orchestra of Crafty Guitarists Director, and Seattle Circle Guitar School Patron, Robert Fripp spoke briefly to the audience about the importance of Music in children’s education.

Salmon Bay student guitarists meet The Orchestra of Crafty Guitarists

Guitar Circles of North America and Seattle Circle present:

Robert Fripp and the Orchestra of Crafty Guitarists

May 23-25, 2014 Northwest US Tour: Bellingham WA, Portland OR, Seattle WA

A request from Robert Fripp & The Orchestra Of Crafty Guitarists:

Many thanks for your presence and your interest in our work. Please give us your ears. Please do not take photographs on cameras or mobile telephones, with or without flash. This disturbs our work to a greater degree than it is possible to simply explain, or you might believe, were we able to. Please also, do not record or film. So, if you will, relax and enter our performance space with goodwill. We need your support!

…and Seattle Circle is bringing them here.

The last time The Orchestra visited Seattle was in October 2009, when they appeared at Fremont Abbey Arts Center in the Seattle Circle Tuning the Air performance space. Last May they did a short tour of the northeast, including shows in Boston and NYC.

Now, they are headed back to the northwest! Seattle Circle will be hosting three shows:

Friday May 23: First Congregational Church, Bellingham, WA
Saturday May 24: First Congregational United Church of Christ, Portland, OR
Sunday May 25: Washington Hall, Seattle, WA

Ticked information will be available shortly.

Save the dates!

The Seattle Circle Guitar School has just wrapped up another school year. Three classes at Salmon Bay Elementary School; working with 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders. The 4th grade group performed 3 original compositions at the annual talent show.

No activities planned for the summer, but there are expanded and extended plans for Salmon Bay in the autumn.

Want to give your kids a special opportunity to play, write and learn music with other kids? Enroll now in the SCGS Fall Guitar Circle program! Students will:

·      Create their own music
·      Learn fundamental guitar techniques
·      Build musical skills
·      Build group skills

Wednesdays, September 19 – December 12, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Seattle Creative Arts Center, Ballard