About PAFE

Performing Arts Festival of the Eastside is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing a fun and educational experience for young performers in the Greater Eastside areas of metropolitan Seattle in Washington state since 1987. The festival is adjudicated by distinguished collegiate and conservatory musicians and artists selected by the PAFE board.

Many former PAFE students are now graduates of the finest music schools and conservatories, including Julliard, Eastman, Peabody, and Indiana.

Our Mission:

To promote the study of music.
To provide an opportunity for students of all ages to perform for audiences and be adjudicated by professional and collegiate master performers.
To provide financial awards for outstanding Festival participants.
To contribute to the cultural growth of the diverse communties in the Greater Eastside.

Our Board of Directors

President, Festival Co-chair, Woodwind Chair, Judy Thiel (Send Message)
Vice President, Festival Co-chair, Violin and Cello Chair, Kathy Friedman
Secretary, Piano Chair, Anne Foltz
Treasurer, Rhett Ennis
Director of Community Outreach, Richard Engstrom
Webmaster, Voice & Harp Chair, Michael Kysar
Volunteer Coordinator, Robin McManus
Hospitality Coordinator, Anne Foltz
Susan Aho

The PAFE Advisory Board

Stan and Barbara Miller, Archivist
Jenny Eggert-Rauser,
Mary Ellen Hundley
Verna Borup
Charlene Shim
Christine Zomorodian

Performing Arts Festival of the Eastside
PO Box 3282
Bellevue, WA 98009

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