24th Annual More Music @ The Moore Matinee
Friday, Mar. 21, 2025
11:00am
The Moore Theatre
STG presents and produces several specifically priced matinees each season for school and community groups. To expand learning, workshops and study materials are included with many of the performances.
The 24th Annual More Music @ The Moore features exceptional young musicians mixing up diverse music styles in collaboration with a nationally recognized Music Director, highlighting the future of Seattle music. This dynamic performance celebrates the rich talent of youth in our community and provides musicians, regardless of what style they play, the opportunity to make music together.
2025 Lineup and music director
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Music Director - Kim Burse
Kim Burse, a seasoned music director with over two decades in the industry, stands as a prominent figure amongst her fellow music directors and creatives alike. Working with distinguished figures such as Ricky Minor, Ray Chew, and Shelia E., Kim has honed her craft alongside the best.
Her impressive portfolio boasts collaborations with music icons like Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, Ciara, Brandy, and more. Kim’s mark extends beyond individual artists, as she has contributed her music direction expertise to major network television specials for ABC/Disney, FOX, BET, HBO and most recently with Country Music Television being one of the first (if not the first) Black Women to hold the title of Music Director on the network.
Kim notably was the Creative Music Director for the historical Grammy Performance with Beyonce and Tina Turner and she was appointed as composer of the Musical Movie “Leave It On The Floor”. BET’s Black Girl’s Rock brought her onboard in 2011 as the Creative Music Director where she continued the position for 8 years. Soon after, Disney approached Kim to bring musical magic for another 8 years with the annual Disney Holiday Special airing on ABC. With all mentioned, as Jennifer Lopez’ MD for more than a decade, Kim can also add The Super Bowl and a sold-out “All I Have” Las Vegas residency to her already plentiful resume.
As an A&R Exec, Kim Burse helped create, produce, and market over 10 albums throughout her career. These albums have generated over $100 million in revenue for such companies as Motown, MCA, Sony and Columbia Records. A variety of these projects have surpassed the “Gold” and “Platinum” sales levels and earned recognition through Grammy Awards, Soul Train Awards, BET Awards or the local pub awards.
From overseeing entire musical departments for a televised production to crafting the perfect arrangement for a single performance, Kim Burse’s unique ability to reinvent sound sets her apart. With a career rich in diverse experiences, she continues to shape the musical landscape with innovation and passion.
Amrutha Achalla
Amrutha Varshini Achalla, also now known as “Violin Amrutha,” an 8th grader at Inglewood Middle School, is a talented violinist trained in both Indian and Western classical traditions. She is a dedicated disciple of Grammy Award-winning violin maestro Shri Ganesh Rajagopalan for Indian violin and studies Western violin under the guidance of Ms. Cecilia Buss.
Amrutha began playing the violin at the age of 4 and gave her first Indian violin debut concert at the age of 9. Since then, she has continued her musical journey, performing and participating in events such as the Northwest Folklife Festival, Lights of India, and the Festival of Compassion. She achieved second place in the prestigious Cleveland Festival Competition for the Ragam, Swaram, and Krithi categories and was inducted into the Live4You Hall of Fame, Season 3 (2024) by the Live4You Carnatic platform.
Amrutha’s accomplishments in Western classical music are equally remarkable. She represented her school Chamber Orchestra, securing second place in the W-ASTA competition and first violin in the WMEA competition. Amrutha is also an accomplished member of the Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra (SYSO) Debut Orchestra and serves as the Concertmaster for the Middle Honors Orchestra, a prestigious leadership role. Amrutha continues to excel in her dual musical pursuits, embodying a deep passion and dedication to her craft.
IG/FB/YouTube: @violinamrutha
BNH Deluxe
John Stephen RePass, professionally known as BNH Deluxe, is an American singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. He began producing ambient music/lo-fi hip-hop with nothing but a tablet and a headset, and over time his sound has expanded heavily, incorporating and experimenting with elements of alternative rock, indie pop, heavy metal, lofi, hip-hop, and avant-garde music.
Clover
Clover is an indie rock band from Seattle, WA, that formed in 2022 as a group of college friends who wanted to write and produce their own music. They have nearly three decades of performing experience between them and have played many local venues such as the Fremont Abbey, Central Saloon, Lucky Liquor, and many more. Clover is David Diepersloot, Gavin Abel, Jayson Harper, and Lizzy Butler.
IG: @cloverbandd
YouTube: @cloverband
Issac Burdette
Issac Burdette learns, creates, and repeats that process in what seems to be a limitless cycle. Apart of his drive to create, also comes the love for sharing his art. He has performed about a dozen times at any local open mics or events. He is beyond grateful to be chosen to perform and learn within this program.
Rainbow Jackson
Rainbow Jackson is a 21-year-old singer/songwriter from Los Angeles, California. With a passion for music that began at the age of four, Rainbow has spent years honing her craft through vocal lessons and participation in various show choirs. Her journey includes musical theater training in both high school and college, as well as performing at local open mics and collaborating with fellow musicians in Seattle. Rainbow is also a member of The Residency 2024 cohort, where she had the opportunity to perform at Benaroya Hall alongside Macklemore and other up-and-coming artists. Known for her dynamic voice and heartfelt songwriting, Rainbow is quickly making a name for herself in the Seattle music scene.
Rose Peak
Rose Peak is a genre-bending band formed in 2023 at the University of Washington. The group is focused on crafting a sound that captures everyone’s distinct sound and influences. Bluesy/Psychedelic guitar and vocals, funky bass, and jazz influenced drumming and saxophone playing, past, present and future, all mesh together in a variety of ways to craft a distinct sound completely their own. Rose Peak is Aadithya Manoj, Aiden Chan, James Eberle, Marko Vidich, and Packard Stephenson.
Thawdawaing Helmstetter
Thawdawaing is a 20–year–old singer/songwriter born and raised in Seattle, WA. She has been singing for forever, but she didn’t get on stage until junior year of high school when she joined her school’s theater program. She has performed at Folk Life for KUOW Radioactive, and at ‘The Kitchen’ at Madame Lou’s, a show put on by Prodigy Camp. She is so excited to be here and hopes you enjoy the show!
IG: @_ninja_chickadee_ & @helmatetter
YouTube: @thawdaboda
Zje Mongol
Batbaatar Twins, Zje Mongol band, are dedicated to sharing the rich cultural heritage of Mongolia with the world through music. They usually perform with their sister Anu (MM@M 2023 alum). Their performances at major festivals such as Northwest Folklife, and Wintergrass Music Festival have captivated diverse audiences. With expertise in the Morin khuur (horsehead fiddle), Tovshuur, Tsuur, and Khuumii (throat singing), the band’s goal is to preserve and spread Mongolian folk art, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. Through collaborations with organizations like the Rainbow City Orchestra they are forging new paths to celebrate and honor Mongolian traditions on the global stage. Zje Mongol is Temuulen Batbaatar and Temuujin Batbaatar.