Rainbow City: Spectrum of Identity Concert & Gayla

The evening's concert, entitled "Spectrum of Identity" features the Rainbow City Concert Band, under the direction of Dr. Timothy Norris; and the Rainbow City Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Christopher T. F. Hanson. Both ensembles will be exploring the significance of identity through music. Our experiences with the arts are often impacted by the those who create, perform, and receive it. 

Our annual fundraising gala is scheduled to begin directly after the concert in Benaroya Hall's Grand Lobby. The gala, entitled "Dance the Night Away," features our extraordinary Rainbow City Jazz Band. The evening includes hors d'oeuvres, drinks, silent auction, dancing, and so much more! You'll even see a special performance from Rainbow City Color Guard.

Tickets to our "Spectrum of Identity" concert can be purchased on the Benaroya Hall website. Seats are available from $15 to $40 depending on your location in the auditorium.

Gala tickets are available for $140, which include box seats in the Founder's Tier for the concert. Patrons have the option to pay additional for access to a VIP pre-concert dinner in the Founder's Room at Benaroya Hall. All gala tickets, which include tickets to the concert, can be purchased at rainbowcity.org/gala.

About Rainbow City Performing Arts

Rainbow City Performing Arts (RCPA) is a nonprofit organization that celebrates LGBTQIA+ diversity and inclusion through musical expression. RCPA consists of seven performance ensembles that play various genres of music, such as jazz, orchestra, sports band, and drumline. RCPA's mission is to create a safe and supportive environment for musicians of all identities, skills, and backgrounds, and to promote the equity and visibility of LGBTQIA+ people in the community. RCPA also supports young and marginalized artists by commissioning new works and providing instruments and scholarships.

About Rainbow City Concert Band

Rainbow City Concert Band is our inclusive performing ensemble to give our members opportunity to perform a broad an exciting array of concert music for wind ensemble. We welcome members of all abilities, backgrounds, and identities. In a given instrument section you might find a college student, a music teacher, a recent retiree, or a professional musician. Though varied in skill, what we have in common is our shared mission and a love of making music in a fun, welcoming environment.

About Rainbow City Orchestra

Rainbow City Orchestra welcomes members of all abilities, backgrounds, and identities. We are brought together for a shared space of support and growth to play music for a different purpose than most orchestras. Our concerts a filled with music to highlight and celebrate marginalized artists and identities while sharing our performances with artists that represent, uplift, and excite LGBTQIA+ communities. We're growing to include many members who have not felt accepted in their identity in other groups, or who wish to play more diverse styles of music. Allies are also welcome and we are all one family together that spans identity, race, and class distinction.