Ladies Musical Club of Seattle

Gathering at the Seattle home of Ellen Bartlett Bacon in March of 1891, the original 22 women musicians decided to form a new musical entity dedicated to “developing the musical talent of its members, and stimulating musical interest in Seattle.” Thus was Ladies Musical Club of Seattle (LMC) initiated. These founding members were women who were trained musicians; the creation of LMC was a groundbreaking step in providing opportunities at a time when fewer women were able to pursue careers as professional musicians. The LMC also helped establish other indelible Seattle institutions such as the Seattle Symphony, Seattle Children’s Hospital, and Cornish College of the Arts. Over a century later, LMC continues as a 501(c)3 non-profit [...]

Gathering at the Seattle home of Ellen Bartlett Bacon in March of 1891, the original 22 women musicians decided to form a new musical entity dedicated to “developing the musical talent of its members, and stimulating musical interest in Seattle.” Thus was Ladies Musical Club of Seattle (LMC) initiated. These founding members were women who were trained musicians; the creation of LMC was a groundbreaking step in providing opportunities at a time when fewer women were able to pursue careers as professional musicians. The LMC also helped establish other indelible Seattle institutions such as the Seattle Symphony, Seattle Children’s Hospital, and Cornish College of the Arts. Over a century later, LMC continues as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization comprised of approximately 150 women and men, still fostering classical music among its members and in the community through education, performance and awards.

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