Benaroya Hall Seat Dedication

Hey all,

As many of you have heard, Mr. Robertson has retired from teaching after 31 years due to his health. This news was devastating and left me at a loss for how to best demonstrate the appreciation I feel for his ongoing dedication to his students and to music. Though no one token of appreciation can capture it or thank him enough for all he has done, I learned that seats in Benaroya Hall can be dedicated to individuals, and I can't think of anyone more deserving. This money will go towards dedicating a seat towards Andy "Ert" Robertson in Seattle's Benaroya Hall but will also be a donation that supports the Seattle music community that Ert has been such a big part of.

More info can be found at: https://www.seattlesymphony.org/give/individuals/ways-of-giving but the gist is:

"As we celebrate the first twenty years of Benaroya Hall — home of the Seattle Symphony — you can help ensure that Benaroya Hall remains a place for everyone in the community for generations to come.

Naming a seat in Benaroya Hall is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to add your name to this cherished cultural landmark that brings people together and lifts the human spirit through shared experience."

Thank you all for your help and thank you to Mr. Robertson for everything he has done for us.

All funds raised, even if we exceed the initial goal, will be donated to Benaroya Hall and the music community.