Rainbow City Performance Arts features a variety of ensembles playing everything from classical to swing to popular tunes - and a color guard to bring visual pizazz to our summer performances.
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Our friendships are forged in music and strengthened by our work to foster pride and be a visible part of the community.
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Our members contribute to the community in many ways both individually and as a group; community giving is a core component of our mission.
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Check our performance calendar for dates and Information about our upcoming performances and other events — or request a performance for your own event!
Meet the performing ensembles in the Rainbow City Performing Arts family. Small to large, swing to classical, woodwinds to brass to color guard — RCPA has an ensemble for everyone!
Learn about how to support Rainbow City Band by volunteering, giving, or shopping online!
Purple Passion Swing Band is searching for its next Music Director. For over 15 years, Purple Passion has brought its big band sound to dances, social events, fundraisers, jazz clubs, corporate events, weddings, concerts, and more throughout the Puget Sound area. The new music director will have the opportunity to lead this talented, all-volunteer group as it continues to develop its musical talent and reputation in the community.
Rainbow City Band has started rehearsals for its 20th season!
From its beginnings 20 years ago as a group of LGBTQ musicians that participated in that year's Seattle Pride Parade, the organization has grown and flourished, but continues to participate in parades around the Puget Sound each summer.
Come see us this year at the Seattle Pride March, Fremont Solstice Parade, Capitol Hill Pride Festival, Seattle Pride Parade, Bellingham Pride Parade, Vashon Strawberry Festival, Seafair Band Jam, and Vancouver BC Pride Parade! See the events calendar for more details.
Rainbow City Performing Arts is excited to welcome Timothy V. Norris Jr. as Music Director of Rainbow City Band. Tim is joining us from Dallas where he conducted the Oak Lawn Band, a fellow member band of the Lesbian & Gay Band Association. He will take the helm after Anne Kreider-Hughes steps down from the podium following our April 8 concert, That's All Folk!
