Sharing a Message of Love & Hope Through Music
Founded in 2006, we have been bringing people together through music for more than 18 years.
Our Story: The Fellowship of Music. The Joy of Worship.
There’s something uniquely special about music. It produces a singularly unique sense of joy and connection. Sharing that joy and connection is why the Mosaic Choir and Orchestra was formed.
In January 2006, the founder and conductor, Allan Skoog, told two fellow music lovers that he’d be holding a rehearsal later that month. Expecting only a handful of attendees, Allan was pleasantly surprised when 72 people attended.
The group was comprised of musicians from throughout the greater Seattle area. It spanned ten different denominations from 25 different churches. Several of the original members still perform today. And the ranks have continued to grow, with as many as 115 singers and 30 instrumentalists at a single performance.
Performing Locally & Internationally
The ensemble most commonly performs at North Sound Church, Edmonds Center for the Arts, and for local fundraising. The group has also traveled to Spain for concerts.
Our Mission
Believing music is a cherished gift from our Creator that brings hope, healing, and healthy connection, we purpose to positively impact our surrounding communities by performing choral repertoire with excellence. This is achieved through offering a place for like-minded musicians to use their talents, grow in their skills, and benefit from the fellowship of a synergistic group.
With music prepared to a high standard, we then present professional concerts that bring an encouraging message to those who need to hear of life and light.
We’re a Nonprofit
Mosaic Choir and Orchestra (officially Mosaic Arts Northwest) is a 501(c)3 organization. We perform primarily for fundraisers and holiday concerts. Any funds that are collected are used for the express purpose of performing.
Conductor Allan Skoog
A man of faith. Allan is also a loving husband, devoted father, dotting grandfather, great grandfather and a worshiper through music. Allan Skoog is all this and more.
His music-based career began in 1970 when Allan became the worship pastor at Westgate Chapel. In those early days, he served on a volunteer basis while running a successful contracting business. But in 1982, Allan and his wife Kathleen took a leap of faith and moved into ministry full-time.
Conductor Allan Skoog speaking to the audience at a concert.
They raised their three beautiful daughters in Shoreline while Allan continued to serve as worship pastor and music director. During the 20-plus years at Westgate, the church grew from 80 to 1,200 parishioners. Allan began studying choral conducting under Dr. Gary Bonner, formerly Dean of Music at Azusa Pacific University and California Baptist University.
Allan and Kathleen went on to serve at Calvary Temple in Seattle and later transitioned to North Sound Church in Edmonds. Though Allan is now retired, North Sound Church continues to serve as homebase for Mosaic, sponsoring the annual “Christmas in Edmonds” concert at Edmonds Center for the Arts.
Outside of music, Allan devotes most of his time to family — including three daughters, 11 grandkids, two son-in-laws, and three great grandchildren. An avid water skier, he spends the summer months enjoying time on the lake during family vacations. His winter sport of choice? Praying for sun.