Thank you! for supporting a very special youth music initiative serving children and teens in the Seattle and Tacoma communities.

Ben Faigin was a classically trained cellist whose life was tragically cut short in 2020. In honor of Ben’s musical talent, dedication, and love of music, our family established the Ben Faigin Music Opportunity Fund to help young musicians who might not otherwise have access to high-quality music education.

Housed at the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation, the fund supports financial aid and scholarships to students from underrepresented communities and families with limited financial resources to attend youth orchestras and chamber music camps.

Through this fund, Ben’s passion for music continues to open doors for young people—giving them the opportunity to learn, perform, and grow through music.

2025-2026 Grants:

. Seattle Symphony "Link-Up" in-schools program

. Tacoma Youth Symphony scholarships

. Seattle Youth Symphony in-schools program

. Music NW summer chamber music camps

. NW Sinfonietta "side-by-side" mentorship concert

We are raising funds through philanthropic donations and the sale of artworks by Gary Faigin and Friends to continue our scholarship and program grants. Please join us at these two art + music events in April and May 2026:

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