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Fostering Classical Music Since 1891

Founded in 1891 by 22 classically-trained women musicians, the Ladies Musical Club is Seattle's oldest arts organization still in operation. Our original mission was to cultivate an appreciation of classical music in the cultural life of a city that was just starting to find its identity.

Today, we continue this 130+ year tradition by fostering classical music in the community through Education, Performance, and Awards. We do this by offering music and educational programs to people of all ages and diverse backgrounds throughout the community.

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See how our organization makes a difference each year

Over the last 130+ years, we have worked extensively to accomplish our mission. Through a multitude of programs, concerts, and educational opportunities, see how we have made an impact and expanded the appreciation of classical music. In the 2024-2025 season:

3,441

Concert
Audiences

62

Free Public
Concerts

49

School
Events

9474

Students
Reached

26

Competition Finalists

60,000+

Listeners

Our History

Browse our digital archives to see our beginnings and how we've progressed

Made possible through the generosity of our donors and sponsors, we are excited to bring our heritage online and display our rich history of more than 130 years of music-making. Our archive includes photos, member books, concert schedules and programs, bylaws, and much more.

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Our Programs

Find out how we're promoting classical music in the Pacific Northwest and across the country

LMC's mission to foster classical music in the community is done primarily through three mainstay programs: Our national Frances Walton Competition, our Music In Schools program, and our free Public Concerts Series. Each touches all three pillars of LMC's work: education, performance, and awards. These programs cultivate classical music amongst our members and to the greater Seattle-area community.

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Board of Trustees

Our board is responsible for leading and directing our organization, and ensures that our plans are inline with growing classical music appreciation in the Pacific Northwest and United States. The Board of Trustees consists of both long-time, established members of our club, and members who have recently joined our ranks. Each position is held for two years and is elected in June. Here's our current 2025-2026 board:

President

Liz Arnold

Vice President

Colleen Fraser

Secretary

Vicki White-Miltun

Treasurer

Nicole Truesdell

Trustee, Archives

Victoria Parrott

Trustees, At-Large

Susan Payne O'Brien, Dhanushi Wijeyakulasuriya

Our Sponsors & Community Partners

The Ladies Musical Club hosts a number of events each year, from competitions to concerts to education opportunities and more. Through these programs, we reach local, regional, and even national audiences, helping fulfill our mission to foster and grow appreciation of classical music throughout the greater community.

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