The Northwest Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1987. Since that time, the NWSO has received local, regional, and national acclaim. The NWSO has been featured several times on National Public Radio and has recorded three compact discs.

The NWSO's commitment to Northwest composers is unparalleled. The NWSO performed its 100th work by local composers at its 20th season’s final Celebration Concert in May 2007. This commitment to local composers has garnered the seven national ASCAP awards for "Programming of Contemporary Music".

• Two 1st place national award in 1994 and 2007
• One 2nd place national award in 2001
• Four 3rd place national awards in 1993, 1996, 1998 and 2004

The NWSO has been praised in many publications and newspapers such as Wall Street Journal, Seattle Times, Seattle Post Intelligencer, The American Record Guide, and Fanfare Magazine.

The NWSO resides in the Highline area of Seattle, WA and performs at the Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien, WA, Benaroya Hall, and Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

NWSO orchestra members come from the Seattle and Tacoma areas.