Whidbey Island Orchestra
Your Community Orchestra
Community support is vital for Whidbey Island Orchestra. Although our adult musicians pay dues, these provide less than half of our operating expenses. We depend on the voluntary donations we receive for our primary community support.
Mail donations to us at: PO Box 1451, Freeland, WA 98249
You can also support us through PayPal or Network for Good:
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View our IRS Tax-Exempt Letter
Soloists will be chosen, from video submissions, by Conductor James Hinkley. Applicants must be residents of Whidbey Island, between age 8 and 18 as of February 1, 2026, and either enrolled in a school music program or studying with a private music instructor.
Winners will rehearse at least twice with the orchestra and perform at WICA on May 16 and 17, 2026.
Submissions are due no later than February 1, 2026. More information is available in the Application Form.
The Whidbey Island Orchestra consists of strings, winds, brass and percussion of all abilities and backgrounds.
To join the orchestra or for more information, please contact our membership administrator at membership@whidbeyislandorchestra.org.The mission of the Whidbey Island Orchestra is to foster a positive musical experience for its musician members and for our local community. We perform for the love of music and for the opportunity to spread the joy of music to Whidbey Island audiences, be they residents or visitors.

Sunday, December 14, 3 pm, Trinity Lutheran Church
Donations greatly appreciated!
Tickets: WICA
Whidbey Island Center for the Arts offers various lower-cost ticket options (scroll down the page). Call the Box Office at 360-221-8268 Tue - Fri from Noon to 5:30 pm!
Tickets: WICA
Whidbey Island Center for the Arts offers various lower-cost ticket options (scroll down the page). Call the Box Office at 360-221-8268 Tue - Fri from Noon to 5:30 pm!
Whidbey Island Center for the Arts Main Stage
Tickets: WICA
Whidbey Island Center for the Arts offers various lower-cost ticket options (scroll down the page). Call the Box Office at 360-221-8268 Tue - Fri from Noon to 5:30 pm!