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“I have followed the Academy since its inception and I’m happy to say that it is among the finest pre-college music programs in the country. Its faculty is outstanding, the curriculum is excellent, and it attracts the finest young performers from our region.”

– Gerard Schwarz, AMNW Honorary Director

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Academy Artists Present

Spring Ensemble Concert
May 6, 2012
2 pm,
Haller Lake United Methodist Church
13055 1st Ave. NE, Seattle, WA

Last day of classes is on May 5

NEW LOCATION
Effective Fall of 2012
19204 North Creek Parkway, 98011, Bothell, WA
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STUDENT NEWS
Brendan McMullen, Cole Holland, and Pierre Suignard were selected to participate in the Merriman Family Young Composers Workshop on May 1, 7:30 pm at the Nordstrom Recital Hall. Their compositions will be performed by a group of Seattle Symphony musicians.
Congratulations to the winners of the 2012 Chopin Festival Awards:
Conrad Sheridan, Div. D winner
Geoffrey Liu, Div D honorable mention
David Siebert, Div. C honorable mention

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Important letter from Academy President Jim Paul

Welcome to the Academy of Music Northwest, the Puget Sound's premier pre-college music program. Since 1997, we have dedicated ourselves to preparing area students for admission to the country's top music schools and conservatories, and/or for a life in which music performance, teaching, composing,supporting and enjoying will remain an important part of their lives.

AMNW offers a place to thrive and grow with like-minded students and faculty.
We help young classical musicians learn to express their curiosity, creativity, and unique musical voices.

Our faculty, in addition to being accomplished performers, composers, and teachers are dedicated to developing young artists.

Through weekly comprehensive music classes essential for informed musicianship; regular performance through professional coaching in small and large ensembles, chamber orchestra and solo performance; Academy students are ushered into a rich musical community that can become a home for them throughout their lives.

JOIN US. HEAR THE MUSIC. VISIT US LIVE AN ONLINE.

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(425) 778-7711 · info@amnw.org  Effective Fall'12, Classes and Rehearsals are held weekly in Bothell and Seattle.