Established in 1999: Now Celebrating 25 Years of Moving Music!

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Mission Statement

Inland Northwest Musicians will establish and operate a regional orchestra and chorale to provide performances and musical education for the enrichment of musicians and citizens of the area.

Fundraising Opportunity!

Online giving opportunity! Support Inland Northwest Musicians through the Valley Giving Guide, sponsored by Blue Mountain Community Foundation. A percentage of your online donations to INWM through the Valley Giving Guide will be matched by bonus money raised by BMCF. Take advantage of this opportunity to maximize your donation to INWM! Go to https://www.valleygivingguide.org/ starting today through December 31st and put Inland Northwest Musicians in the search box!

Thank you!

Play it Forward Documentary Film

For our 25th Anniversary Season a documentary film was created by Tim Mustoe and Jacoby Merwin to capture the essence, beauty and dedication of our program in the words of some of the members. Please enjoy.

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Meet the Conductor

R. Lee Friese serves as Music Director and Conductor for all ensembles. He has a Master’s degree in both choral and instrumental conducting from Bowling Green University in Ohio. He has over 30 years experience in conducting and in music education. He served as Associate Conductor with the Youth Orchestra of Greater Fort Worth, Texas, Music Director and Conductor for the Walla Walla Symphony, and was Founding Conductor and Music Director of the Oregon East Symphony. Mr. Friese is one of the core founders of Inland Northwest Musicians in 1999.

Meet the Associate Conductor

Phillip Simpson grew up on an apple farm in Milton-Freewater, Oregon. earned his Bachelor's Degree from Pacific Lutheran University in 1984 and a Master's Degree from Southern Oregon University in 1999. Phillip has been teaching instrumental music in the Washington public schools for 40 years. The last 28 years has been spent teaching band, orchestra and general music in the Kennewick School District. Besides performing with the Inland Northwest Orchestra, Phillip has also played with the Yakima Symphony, Mid-Columbia Symphony, and Walla Walla Symphony. He is very active in many other ensembles as well. He lives in Kennewick with his wife, Carisa, son Carey and daughter Bailey.

Established in 1999: Now Celebrating 25 Years of Moving Music!

Mission Statement

Fundraising Opportunity!

Play it Forward Documentary Film

Check Out Our Brand New Newsletters!

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Meet the Conductor

Meet the Associate Conductor

Our Concert Sponsors 2024-2025

Our Corporate Sponsors 2024-2025

Established in 1999: Now Celebrating 25 Years of Moving Music!

Mission Statement

Fundraising Opportunity!

Play it Forward Documentary Film

Check Out Our Brand New Newsletters!

Our July Newsletter is here! Subscribe to our newsletter to

Meet the Conductor

Meet the Associate Conductor

Our Concert Sponsors 2024-2025

Our Corporate Sponsors 2024-2025

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