Concierto El Grito

La Orquesta Northwest, el Consulado de México en Seattle y Town Hall Seattle se complacen en compartir con ustedes la Ceremonia de "El Grito". Una celebración mexicana de gran importancia que se lleva a cabo anualmente y posee un inmenso valor cultural e histórico.

"El Grito" es una emotiva conmemoración de la independencia de México y sirve como símbolo de la herencia mexicana y la unidad. Toma su nombre del famoso "Grito de Dolores", un llamado a las armas que marcó el inicio de la lucha de México por su independencia de España en 1810.

Mientras celebramos 200 años de relaciones diplomáticas entre Estados Unidos y México, la Ceremonia de "El Grito" simboliza el fuerte vínculo entre nuestras dos naciones y resalta el vasto intercambio cultural que ha tenido lugar a lo largo de nuestra historia compartida.

Este evento muestra las vibrantes tradiciones, música, danzas y sabores de México, ofreciendo a los asistentes una oportunidad única para sumergirse en nuestra cultura llena de diversidad. Sirve como plataforma para honrar nuestro pasado, celebrar nuestro presente y abrazar juntos nuestro futuro.

La Orquesta Northwest invita a unirnos a esta celebración para crear una experiencia inolvidable que contribuirá al tejido cultural de Seattle y promoverá aún más la importancia de la amistad entre Estados Unidos y México.

Programa del Evento

1PM Pre-Show: Floreador (artista de lazo) y Danzantes Aztecas “CeAtl Tonalli” en la Plaza

2PM Ceremonia Oficial de "El Grito" y actuación de la Ballard Civic Orchestra en el Wyncote NW Forum, a cargo de Maria Reyna y Joaquín Garzón.

3PM Post-Show en The Forum con música de Mariachi a cargo de Mariachi Guadalajara, Trio Guadalevin y los Bailadores de Bronce.

El Grito Concert

Orquesta Northwest, The Consulate of Mexico in Seattle, and Town Hall Seattle are excited to share with you the “El Grito” Ceremony. This highly significant Mexican celebration is held annually and carries immense cultural and historical importance.

“El Grito” is a spirited commemoration of Mexico’s independence and serves as a symbol of Mexican heritage and unity. It takes its name from the famous “Grito de Dolores” (Cry of Dolores), a call to arms that marked the beginning of Mexico’s struggle for independence from Spain in 1810.

As we celebrate 200 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Mexico, the “El Grito” Ceremony signifies the strong bond between our two nations and highlights the rich cultural exchange that has taken place throughout our shared history.

This event showcases the vibrant traditions, music, dances, and flavors of Mexico, offering attendees a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in our diverse culture. It serves as a platform to honor our past, celebrate our present, and embrace our future together.

Orquesta Northwest invites you to join them in creating an unforgettable experience that will contribute to the cultural fabric of Seattle and further promote the importance of the U.S.-Mexico friendship.

Run of Show

1PM Pre-Show – Floreador (trick-roping performer) and Aztec Dancers CeAtl Tonalli in the Plaza

2PM Official “El Grito” Ceremony and Performance by the Ballard Civic Orchestra in the Wyncote NW Forum, Maria Reyna and Joaquin Garzon.

3PM Post-Show in The Forum with Mariachi music featuring Mariachi Guadalajara, Trio Guadalevin and Bailadores de Bronce

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About Orquesta Northwest

Led by primarily Latinx staff and board, Orquesta Northwest has worked to promote a sense of belonging and empowerment in Seattle-area Latino community members, beginning with the arrival of Paula Nava Madrigal, professional cellist, and conductor from Guadalajara. In collaboration with a local nonprofit providing instruction, without charge, to under-served youth, she launched the World Youth Orchestra program the same year. In 2015 Ms. Madrigal and Teo Benson, professional violinist and founder and Director of Halcyon Strings Music School, co-founded the Ballard Civic Orchestra and began offering annual Latino arts and culture concert series featuring Latinx guest artists and composers. In 2019 Orquesta Northwest became a 501c3 nonprofit organization, presenting World Youth Orchestra and Ballard Civic Orchestra arts and culture programs and projects and offering an annual Master Class by a new Cascade Conducting program in partnership with Symphony Tacoma. Orquesta Northwest collaborates and partners with other Seattle-area Latino organizations, such as the Consulate of Mexico in Seattle, Casa Latina, Latino Community Fund, and SeaMar Museum of Chicano/a Latino/a Culture, to present Latino arts and culture events and youth educational programming without charge.

The programs and projects of Orquesta Northwest serve as a bridge to excellence in every dimension of life by celebrating Latino arts and culture, empowering marginalized community members, especially youth, and building partnerships and deepening ties with the Latino community. In 2022 Orquesta Northwest social justice projects include voter education, community messaging about the pandemic and vaccination, a celebration of Latinx essential workers, youth cultural education, and capacity-building to achieve equitable access to space in Seattle.

Orquesta Northwest is supported by city, county, state, and federal grants as well as foundations and individuals, including the National Association of Latino Arts & Culture (NALAC), National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), Tides Foundation, 4Culture (King County), ArtsWA, Seattle’s Office of Arts & Culture and Neighborhood Matching Fund, and Equitable Communities Initiative.