We envision a community ensemble where music is a tool to inspire social change, social-emotional growth, and community engagement to support students of the vibrant Southeast community of Seattle.

We believe:

• Community partnerships and community engagement is essential for student growth and development. Each student’s needs will be met holistically, through and beyond music.

• The SE Ensemble is an intersection of three communities : music, regional, and school. We will foster a cycle of giving back to the community through music and service.

• Family engagement is integral to the success of this program. Families are the heart of the community and their hopes and vision for their students will drive our commitment.

• Access to high quality music education is a right, not a privilege. Talent is equally distributed but opportunity is not. The SE Ensemble is committed to help address this inequity.

• Every student will see themselves as leaders in this program, their school, and their community.

• In challenging the inherent legacy of white privilege in orchestral music and cultural norms, we will challenge these norms and create a space where all students feel welcomed and thrive.