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Seattle Rock Orchestra performs Michael Jackson

Seattle Rock Orchestra performs Michael Jackson

Show Description:

Seattle Rock Orchestra pays tribute to the King of Pop, performing his greatest dance hits from his 1980s Quincy Jones-produced albums Off The Wall, Thriller, and Bad, as well as from his formative years in The Jackson Five. Featuring the songs 'Billie Jean,' Thriller,' 'Dont Stop Til You Get Enough Smooth Criminal,' 'I Want You Back,' 'ABC,' and many more.

SRO bio:

Seattle Rock Orchestra doesn't hide behind a rock band ... it is the rock band! SRO utilizes strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and rotating cast of exciting guest vocalists to deliver tribute shows unlike any other. Each SRO show juxtaposes a dynamic plethora of possibilities: the infectious energy of a dance party with a classy night out at the symphony; searing rock solos with intimate orchestral moments of staggering beauty; fan favorite sing-alongs with lesser known 'deep cuts,' all combining to create a fun yet profoundly moving night out that honors the featured artist's lasting legacy.

SRO was founded in 2008 by bassist and composer Scott Teske. In the years since, SRO has racked up an impressive resume includes collaborations with the likes of Elvis Costello, Macklemore, DeVotchKa, Jeremy Enigk, Damien Jurado, D.R.A.M, Jesse Sykes, Rosie Thomas, Allen Stone, Jason Webley, Sir Mix-a-Lot, and members of Big Star, The Posies, R.E.M., Harvey Danger, The Long Winters, Vendetta Red, Nada Surf & Pearl Jam), on stages across Washington State, including Seattle's Paramount, Moore & Neptune Theatres, Sasquatch Music Festival, Summer Meltdown Festival, and Timber Outdoor Music Festival.

In 2012, SRO began its expansion into a full-fledged arts organization with the introduction of the Seattle Rock Orchestra Summer Intensive, a week long summer day camp for middle & high school musicians, which now hosts two sessions each summer at Seattle's Moore Theatre and at Kirkland Performance Center. Seattle Rock Orchestra Quintet, SRO's elite chamber ensemble, Seattle Rock Orchestra Social Club, a volunteer adult amatuer community orchestra, and Seattle Rock Orchestra Street Band, a New Orleans-style brass band and mobile party unit.uer community orchestra, and Seattle Rock Orchestra Street Band, a New Orleans-style brass band and mobile party unit.

SRO mission statement:

Seattle Rock Orchestra believes in the power of music and the arts to heal, nourish, inspire and invigorate. SRO is committed to producing experiences that entertain, educate, and foster community, while continuing the performance and study of orchestral music as a vibrant and vital art form.