HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract2025 GRANT BENEFICIARY/ARTIST AGREEMENT
WITH G&O MUSIC, LLC DBA BOBBY COLLINS
RENTON MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION GRANT PROGRAM
THIS AGREEMENT, dated for reference purposes only as 9/8/2025, is by and between the City of
Renton (the “City”), a Washington municipal corporation, and G&O Music, LLC DBA “Bobby
Collins” (“Beneficiary/Artist”), a Washington State Limited Liability Corporation, and sets forth
the terms and conditions under which the City will provide a grant to Beneficiary/Artist under
the Renton Municipal Arts Commission (“RMAC”), Municipal Art Fund Grant Program
(“Program”). The Program is funded through the Renton Municipal Art Fund (“Fund”) (RMC 2-8-
7.B), with g selected by the RMAC (RMC 2-8-.4.C).
The City and the Beneficiary/Artist are referred to collectively in this Agreement as the “Parties.”
Once fully executed by the Parties, this Agreement is effective as of the last date signed by both
parties.
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, the City of Renton recognizes and acknowledges the importance of, and benefit to
the public in, providing visual art and performance in its public works and facilities, and the
community as a whole; and,
WHEREAS, the City created the Renton Municipal Arts Commission (“Commission”)to advise the
Mayor and City Council on artistic and cultural development of the City, and to disburse money
budgeted to it for cultural arts performances and other events, art-related programs and
activities and support of artists and arts and cultural organizations, as resources allow through
the City’s Municipal Art Fund; and,
WHEREAS, the Commission established Application Criteria (Exhibit 1), issued a Call for
Application ("Call for Application” at Exhibit 2), reviewed Applications (“Beneficiary/Artist’s
Application” at Exhibit 3), and established a list of Projects awarded from the Fund (“Projects
Awarded” at Exhibit 4), each Exhibit is incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, on September 2, 2025, the Commission reviewed the Beneficiary/Artist’s Application
and determined that the Beneficiary/Artist is eligible for assistance under this Program and is
promoting arts and culture in Renton.
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NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein, the
Parties agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. Grant Amount and Disbursement.
a. Amount. The total amount to be awarded to Beneficiary/Artist under the Program is
up to three thousand dollars ($3,000.00) as a reimbursement for eligible expenses.
Except as specifically provided herein, the Beneficiary/Artist shall be solely
responsible for payment of any taxes imposed as a result of this Agreement.
b. Award Disbursement.
i.Reimbursement Request. On a monthly, or no less than quarterly basis during
any quarter in which artistic and cultural support is completed,
Beneficiary/Artist shall submit reimbursement request(s) in a format
acceptable to the City (Exhibit 5) with supporting documentation including,
but not limited to, invoices or reports demonstrating expenses for which
reimbursement is sought.
ii.Effect of Award. Other than as specified, Beneficiary/Artist relinquishes the
right to any financial proceeds in association with City’s use or reproductions
of the PROJECT.
iii.Payment. Payment shall be made by City within thirty (30) calendar days after
receipt and approval by the appropriate City representative of the invoice.
iv.No waiver. Payment for any reimbursement shall not constitute a waiver by
the City of any remedies it may have for any breach of this Agreement by the
Beneficiary/Artist.
v.Tax implications. Grant funds may be taxable. Please consult your financial
advisor/tax professional for guidance. If it is required by the IRS, a 1099 form
will be issued to the Beneficiary/Artist.
2. Scope and Performance.Beneficiary/Artist agrees to create and install artwork or
produce an event as specified in Exhibit 3 “Beneficiary/Artist’s Application” which is
attached and incorporated herein. Such scope is hereinafter referred to as “PROJECT.”
a. Prior to scheduling the installation or production, Beneficiary/Artist agrees to discuss
the contents of the proposed PROJECT with designated Citystaff to address necessary
Council approvals, coordination with affected City departments, compliance with
affected City regulations such as signage or event permits, materials to be used,
and/or documentation of agreements with Beneficiary/Artist partners such as private
property where the PROJECT will be presented. These discussions may result in
revision of the PROJECT as proposed.
b. The final design will be provided to the City’s Municipal Arts Commission for review,
request for further revision as needed, and final confirmation prior to installation or
production of the PROJECT.
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c. Beneficiary/Artistwill be responsible for installing the PROJECT in its approved design
at the location identified in Exhibit 3.
d. Beneficiary/Artist agrees to create and install PROJECT no later than December 15,
2024.
3. Installation on Private Property.
a. According to the Application (Exhibit 3), The PROJECT will be displayed or produced
at Stage 7 Pianos in Renton which is not owned and/or operated by the City or a
public entity.
b. As noted in Section 2.a of this Agreement, Beneficiary/Artist will provide the City
with documentation of the property owner’s agreement to host the PROJECT
including submission of all necessary permit applications to effectuate the PROJECT.
Nothing in the Agreement is intended to, nor should be construed to, act as a
guarantee that an application for a permit will be granted.
c. Beneficiary/Artist agrees to inform the private property owner(s) of the obligation to
consult with City’s Community & Economic Development Administrator prior to any
removal or alteration of the PROJECT.
d. City may, at its own discretion, cooperate with the private property owner and
Beneficiary/Artist in the case private property owner has reason to remove or alter
the PROJECT in the future, or if the PROJECT is impacted by wear, vandalism,
damage, or other reason, to restore or relocate the PROJECT as necessary.
4. Beneficiary/Artist’s Grants and Representations:
a. Delivery of PROJECT to City constitutes Beneficiary/Artist’s certification that:
i. PROJECT is the original work of Beneficiary/Artist;
ii. To the extent others contributed to the PROJECT, Beneficiary/Artist assumes
all responsibility and liability for any claims of right to the PROJECT by such
others;
iii. Beneficiary/Artist owns all rights to PROJECT, including having obtained any
rights that Beneficiary/Artist did not originally possess; and
iv. if PROJECT contains recognizable images of particular persons,
Beneficiary/Artist has obtained appropriate releases.
b. RESERVED.
c. Beneficiary/Artist grants to City a non-exclusive license to graphically and
electronically reproduce PROJECT, while on display, for any and all future publicity
endeavors conducted by City, provided that any such reproduction is credited to
Beneficiary/Artist by name. City may use the Beneficiary/Artist’s photograph, other
likeness, or biography in connection with the use of PROJECT.
5. Final Report: Together with the final reimbursement request, and in a format acceptable
to the City (Exhibit 6), Beneficiary/Artist shall submit a final report detailing outcomes
related to budget, activities, objectives, and attendance as first described in the
Beneficiary/Artist’s application for the Grant.
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6. Scope ofEligible Expenditures: Grant funds disbursed under this Agreementshallonly be
used to pay or reimburse eligible expenses as described in the Criteria (Exhibit 1) and in
the “Program Call for Applications” (Exhibit 2)
a. Reimbursement Defined. “Reimbursement” means grant disbursement to
Beneficiary/Artist upon receipt by the City of invoices and documentation
demonstrating eligible expenses.
b. No Duplication of Payment. No grant funds may be used to pay or reimburse costs
for expenditures for which Beneficiary/Artist has received any other funding,
whether state, federal or private in nature, for that same expense.
7. Beneficiary/Artist Responsibilities.
a. False Statement.The Beneficiary/Artistunderstandsand acknowledges that providing
false information in the Application or on any documents submitted to the City or its
designees as part of the Beneficiary/Artist’s participation in the Program may
constitute fraud, justifytermination of this Agreement, trigger the Beneficiary/Artist’s
obligation to return funds, and may be subject to civil and/or criminal penalties
and/or sanctions.
b. No Employee Relationship. The Beneficiary/Artist understands and acknowledges
that neither the Beneficiary/Artist nor any officer, employee or agent of the
Beneficiary/Artist shall be considered to be an employee of the City, nor entitled to
any benefits accorded City employees, by virtue of the services provided under this
Agreement. The City shall not be responsible for assuming the duties of an employer
with respect to the Beneficiary/Artist or any employee of the Beneficiary/Artist.
c. Non-discrimination.During the performance of this Agreement, the Beneficiary/Artist
shall comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination laws, including but not
limited to, chapter 49.60 RCW, Washington’s Law Against Discrimination, and 42
U.S.C. 12101 et seq., the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In the event of the
Company’s noncompliance or refusal to comply with any nondiscrimination law,
regulation, or policy, this Agreement may be rescinded, canceled, or terminated in
whole or in part.
d. Sole proprietorship or Individual. If the Beneficiary/Artist is a sole proprietorship or
if this Agreement is with an individual, the Beneficiary/Artist agrees to notify the City
and complete any required form if the Beneficiary/Artist retired under a State of
Washington retirement system and agrees to indemnify any losses the City may
sustain through the Beneficiary/Artist’s failure to do so.
8. Insurance: Beneficiary/Artist shall secure and maintain:
a. Commercial general liability insurance in the minimum amounts of $1,000,000 for
each occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate for the Term of this Agreement.
b. In the event that Work delivered pursuant to this Agreement either directly or
indirectly involve or require Professional Services, Professional Liability, Errors and
Omissions coverage shall be provided with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per
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occurrence. "Professional Services", for the purpose of this section, shall mean any
Work provided by a licensed professional or Work that requires a professional
standard of care.
c. Workers’ compensation coverage, as required by the Industrial Insurance laws of the
State of Washington, shall also be secured.
d. Commercial Automobile Liability for owned, leased, hired or non-owned, leased, hired
or non-owned, with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence combined single
limit, if there will be any use of Beneficiary’s vehicles on the City’s Premises by or on
behalf of the City, beyond normal commutes.
e. Beneficiary/Artist shall name the City as an Additional Insured on its commercial
general liability policy on a non-contributory primary basis. The City’s insurance
policies shall not be a source for payment of any Beneficiary/Artist liability, nor shall
the maintenance of any insurance required by this Agreement be construed to limit
the liability of Beneficiary/Artist to the coverage provided by such insurance or
otherwise limit the City’s recourse to any remedy available at law or in equity.
f. Subject to the City’s review and acceptance, a certificate of insurance showing the
proper endorsements, shall be delivered to the City before performing the PROJECT.
g. Beneficiary/Artist shall provide the City with written notice of any policy cancellation,
within two (2) business days of their receipt of such notice.
9. Records: Maintenance, Access, Disclosure.
a. Records Maintained. Beneficiary/Artist shall maintain all records and accounts with
respect to all matters covered by this Agreement, including personnel, property,
financial, and programmatic records and documents.
b. Retention Period. These records shall be maintained for as long as may be required
by applicable Washington State records retention laws, but in any case for a period of
six (6) years after all funds have been expended or returned to the City, whichever is
later, to ensure proper accounting for all funds and compliance with the Agreement.
c. Litigation or Audit. If any litigation, claim or audit is started before the expiration of
the six (6) year period provided in Section 4(b) above, the records shall be retained
until all litigation, claims, or audit findings involving the records have been resolved.
d. Right of Access. The City, or its authorized representatives, shall have the right of
access to records (electronic and otherwise) of Beneficiary/Artist in order to conduct
audits or other investigations.
e. Subject to Disclosure. Beneficiary/Artist acknowledges that records may be subject to
disclosure under the Public Records Act, Ch. 42.56 RCW.
i. To the full extent the City determines necessary to comply with the Washington
State Public Records Act, Beneficiary/Artist shall make a due diligent search of
all records in its possession or control relating to this Agreement and the
PROJECT, including, but not limited to, e-mail, correspondence, notes, saved
telephone messages, recordings, photos, or drawings and provide them to the
City for production.
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ii. In the event Beneficiary/Artist believes said records need to be protected from
disclosure, it may, at Beneficiary/Artist’s own expense, seek judicial protection.
Beneficiary/Artist shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City for all
costs, including attorneys’ fees, attendant to any claim or litigation related to a
Public Records Act request for which Beneficiary/Artist has responsive records
and for which Beneficiary/Artisthas withheld records or information contained
therein, or not provided them to the City in a timely manner.
iii. Beneficiary/Artist shall produce to the City for distribution any and all records
responsive to the Public Records Act request in a timely manner, unless those
records are protected by court order. The provisions of this section shall
survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
10. Publications.Any publications produced with funds from this Agreement must display
the following language: “This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by a grant
from the City of Renton.”
11. Disclaimer by the City.The City expressly disclaims any and all responsibility or liability
to Beneficiary/Artist or third persons for the actions of Beneficiary/Artist or third
persons resulting in death, bodily injury, property damages, or any other losses resulting
in any way from the performance of this Agreement or any other losses resulting in any
way from the performance of the Agreement, or any subcontract thereto. This
Agreement does not in any way establish an agency relationship between or among the
City and/or Beneficiary/Artist.
12. Expenses Incurred in Excess of Program Award Funds. Beneficiary/Artist acknowledges
that any expenses incurred in excess of Program Award Funds are the Beneficiary/Artist’s
sole responsibility and will not be paid by the City.
13. Repayment of Funds. If any funds provided to Beneficiary/Artist were used in a manner
that is not consistent or allowable as outlined in this Agreement, Beneficiary/Artist shall
return funds to City in the amount determined to be ineligible. Beneficiary/Artist further
agrees that it is financially responsible for and will repay the City any and all indicated
amounts following an audit exception which occurs due to Beneficiary/Artist’s failure, for
any reason, to comply with the terms of this Agreement. This duty to repay the City shall
not be diminished or extinguished by the termination of the Agreement.
14. Termination.The City reserves the right to terminate this Agreement at any time, with or
without cause by giving ten (10) calendar days’ notice to the Beneficiary/Artist in writing.
In the event of such termination or suspension, Beneficiary/Artist waives any right to un-
distributed portions of the award.
15. Conflict of Interest.
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a. Beneficiary/Artist designees, agents, members, officers, employees, consultants, and
any other public official who exercises or who has exercised any functions or
responsibilities with respect to the Program during his or her tenure, or who is in a
position to participate in a decision-making process or gain inside information with
regard to the Program, are barred from any interest, direct or indirect, in any grant or
proceeds of the Program, or benefit there from, which is part of this Agreement at any
time during or after such person's tenure.
b. The City’s Code of Ethics and Washington State law prohibit City employees from
soliciting, accepting, or receiving any gift, gratuity or favor from any person, firm or
corporation involved in a contract or transaction. To ensure compliance with the City’s
Code of Ethics and state law, the Beneficiary/Artist shall not give a gift of any kind to
City employees or officials.
c. Beneficiary/Artist also confirms that Beneficiary/Artist does not have a business
interest or a close family relationship with any City officer or employee who was, is, or
will be involved in selecting the Beneficiary/Artist, negotiating or administering this
Agreement, or evaluating the Beneficiary/Artist’s performance of the Work.
16. Notices: Any notice required under this Agreement will be in writing, addressed to the
appropriate party at the address which appears below (as modified in writing from time
to time by such party), and given personally, by registered or certified mail, return receipt
requested, by facsimile or by nationally recognized overnight courier service. Time period
for notices shall be deemed to have commenced upon the date of receipt, EXCEPT
facsimile delivery will be deemed to have commenced on the first business day following
transmission. Email and telephone may be used for purposes of administering the
Agreement but should not be used to give any formal notice required by the Agreement.
CITY OF RENTON
Jessie Kotarski
Economic Development Manager
CED/City of Renton
1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor
Renton, WA 98057
Phone: (425) 430-7271
Email: jkotarski@rentonwa.gov
BENEFICIARY/ARTIST
Robert Collins
Music Director
G&O Music
20409 57th Ave NE
Kenmore, WA 98028
Phone: (425) 273-4769
Email: bobbycol@gmail.com
17. Waiver/Conflict of Terms.
a. Any waiver by the Beneficiary/Artist or the City of the breach of any provision of this
Agreement by the other party will not operate, or be construed, as a waiver of any
subsequent breach by either party or prevent either party from thereafter enforcing
any such provisions.
b. In the event of any inconsistencies between Beneficiary/Artist proposals and this
Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail. Any exhibits/attachments to
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this Agreement are incorporated by reference only to the extent of the purpose for
which they are referenced within this Agreement. To the extent a Beneficiary/Artist-
prepared exhibit conflicts with the terms in the body of this Agreement or contains
terms that are extraneous to the purpose for which it is referenced, the terms in the
body of this Agreement shall prevail and the extraneous terms shall not be
incorporated herein.
18. Modification. This Agreement may only be amended by written agreement signed by
both Parties.
19. Conflicts. In the event of any inconsistencies between Beneficiary/Artist proposals or
Beneficiary/Artist-prepared exhibits and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement
shall prevail.
20. Severability. In the event any term or condition of this Agreement or application thereof
to any person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other terms,
conditions, or applications of this Agreement that can be given effect without the invalid
term, condition, or application. To this end, the terms and conditions of the Agreement
are declared severable.
21. Governing Laws.Any lawsuit or legal action brought by any party to enforce or interpret
this Agreement or any of its terms or covenants shall be brought in the King City Superior
Court for the State of Washington at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent, King
City, Washington, or its replacement or successor. Beneficiary/Artist hereby expressly
consents to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction and venue of such court even if
Beneficiary/Artist is a foreign corporation not registered with the State of Washington.
22. Indemnification. To the maximum extent permitted by law,Beneficiary/Artist shall, at its
cost and expense, protect, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its directors,
officers, employees, and agents, from and against any and all demands, liabilities, causes
of action, costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, judgments, or awards of
damages, arising out of or in any way resulting from the acts or omissions of
Beneficiary/Artist, its directors, officers, employees, or agents, relating in any way to
Beneficiary/Artist’s performance or non-performance under the Agreement.
Beneficiary/Artist agrees that its obligations under this paragraph extend to any
demands, liabilities, causes of action, or claims brought by, or on behalf of, any of its
employees or agents. For this purpose, Beneficiary/Artist, by mutual negotiation, hereby
waives, as respects the Cityonly, any immunity that would otherwise be available against
such claims under any industrial insurance act, including Title 51 RCW, other Worker’s
Compensation act, disability benefit act, or other employee benefit act of any jurisdiction
which would otherwise be applicable in the case of such claim. These indemnification
obligations shall survive the termination of the Agreement.
Approved by Patrice Kent via email 9/10/2025
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EXHIBIT1:
RENTONMUNICIPALARTSGRANTPROGRAM
APPLICATIONCRITERIA
Arts@rentonwa.gov
425-430-7271
2025 Grant Guidelines
RENTON MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION
DEADLINES
GET HELP
Purpose
Public Funding = Public Benefit
Application Review Process
Timeline
Quarter 1 - applications due October 18
Quarter 2 - applications due February 7
Quarter 3 - applications due April 18
Quarter 4 - applications due July 18
Program Overview
Funding Restrictions include:
Grant Awards have been used to:
Timing of Projects
Payment
Eligibility
Who May Apply
Application Packet
Artistic Innovation
Public Access and Benefit
Project Feasibility
Funding Evaluation Criteria
Application Instructions
at least three months before your project
start or event date
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EXHIBIT3:
RENTONMUNICIPALARTSGRANTPROGRAM
BENEFICIARY/ARTIST’SAPPLICATION
Email *
bobbycol@gmail.com
G&O Music (DBA: Bobby Collins)
Bobby Collins (LLC Owner, French Horn Player)
8509 196th ST SW APT 14, Edmonds WA 98026
RMAC 2025 Grant Application
Thank you for your interest in the Renton Art Grants program! We are excited to learn more about your
project and provide more opportunities for our residents and visitors to engage with the arts on a local
level.
Please be as detailed as possible in answering the following questions. Thank you for your continued
support of the Arts in Renton.
Name of your Organization *
As it appears on your tax filings (please include any DBAs)
Contact Person and Title *
This will be the person who the City and RMAC communicate with directly, and whose name will be on the
Grant agreement if your project is approved for funding.
Organization Address *
This is the address your payments will be sent to and will be reflected on your contract
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425-273-4769
Yes
No
Yes
No
Project or event support
Program support
Public Art Support
Phone *
Have you applied for a Renton Art Grant in the past?
Have you received funding in previous years from the Renton Arts Grant Program?
Please list the most recent project and the grant amount for which you have previously received
funding
Select the category that best describes your project
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Literature/Writing
Film/Video
Dance
Theatre
Music
Visual Arts
Other:
Winds of Change Duo present Worlds Collide in recital
Check the one arts discipline that best describes your proposed project:
Project or event title
Your project must be completed between January 1 and December 31, 2025
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Brief project description
Provide a full description, including how the project addresses the Art Grants Program Goals you identified
in the application (500 word max)
The Winds of Change Duo, managed by G&O Music LLC, featuring Bobby Collins on French Horn and Cassie
Fry on Piano, will present one recital performance at the new Stage 7 Pianos in September 2025. This
program features all music by BIPOC composers who have been historically marginalized in classical music.
With sufficient financial support, tickets will be offered free of charge in order to remove financial barriers to
accessing art. If necessary, we will offer tickets on a Pay What You Wish basis in order to boost our funding
while limiting financial barriers. With a strong commitment to education and training the next generation of
musicians, Bobby Collins will also provide one free clinic in a Renton public school, working with the brass
players. The specifics of this will be discussed with the band teacher at the school, making sure that the
offering meets their needs in a meaningful way. Pending scheduling, this clinic will happen during
September 2025. This recital and clinic are part of a larger project that has already been 50% funded by
4Culture. The Worlds Collide project will present three (3) recitals of music by BIPOC composers, three (3)
school clinics (one of each being represented in this proposal) as well as making a professional recording
of the music on the recital to be released commercially as an album. The project also includes
commissioning one or two new pieces by BIPOC composers.
Funding Amount
What is the amount that you are requesting from the Renton Art Grants Program
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List the beginning and ending date of your project *
September 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
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Representative Programming: All of the music we perform will be by BIPOC composers. Contributing to
improved equity in the industry and providing representation for the audience. Free or Pay What You Wish
tickets to remove financial barriers: We will make sure that money is not a barrier to anyone in the
community experiencing life enriching live performance through free tickets if our full funding request is
met, or Pay What You Wish tickets if we only receive part of the funding. Free school clinic: Bobby Collins
will provide a free clinic for brass players at one local school in order to contribute to the growth and
development of future musicians and leaders of the community.
WOC Duo presen…
G&O Music LLC …
The Renton Public Arts Program is committed to broadening the scope of arts programming
and connecting with underserved populations in the City of Renton and the broader community.
Please detail what steps you plan to take to connect with underserved populations in the City.Ȇ
*
Budget *
Please complete the budget template and upload here
Vendor set up formȆ *
The City of Renton requires all grant recipients to register as an approved vendor prior to receiving a grant
reimbursement.Please submit the complete the form and follow the submission requirements to register
with the City of Renton Finance Division.
You will also need to submit a completed W-9 form, and a voided check if planning to apply for direct
deposit.
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G&O Music LLC …
WOC Digital Prog…G&O Music LLC …
I need to complete a Business License waiver.
I have a Renton Business license
I will be applying for my Renton business license
Form W-9 (Rev. October 2018) - IRS *
Please upload a signed W-9 available at Form W-9 (Rev. October 2018) - IRS
Upload any supporting documentation, including artist bios, organization overview, description
of project partners, examples of previous work or other relevant information to support your
applicationȆ
*
City of Renton Business License or waiver *
A City business license is required for any individual or organization with an annual Renton revenue of
greater than $2,000. If your grant amount is greater than $2,000 you will need to apply for a City license.
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Winds of Change Duo
Bobby Collins - Horn
Cassie Fry - Piano
Photo credit Shaya Lyon
Concert Program
Old St. John Mary D. Watkins
Romance Camille Saint-Saëns
Wake Me Up Jasmine Barnes
Deep River African American Spiritual/
arr. Samuel Coleridge-Taylor/
arr. Althea Talbot-Howard
Nocturno op. 35-10. Reinhold Gliere
Evolving Landscapes Alonso Malik Pirio
Song for the Lost Gina Gillie
Goodby Yellow Brick Road Elton John and
Rocket Man Bernie Taupin
Your Song
Intermezzo op. 35-11. Reinhold Gliere
Friendship Source of Joy Ignacius Sancho/
arr. Katy Ambrose
Romance op. 35-6 Reinhold Gliere
Menuetto in C Joseph Bologne/
arr. Althea Talbot-Howard
The First Solo Flight David A. Eastmond
Program Notes
Old St. John - Mary D. Watkins
Old St. John was a church in the center of our community where I grew up.
Everything seemed to happen there or near there. This solo has a festive feel with
parade and march-like elements found in the fanfare figures. They remind me of the
events and festivals that would happen at Old St. John and of the people who would
come and join in.
Romance - Camille Saint-Saëns
One of the most frequently performed pieces for horn and piano, Saint-Saëns’s
Romance is always a breath of fresh air. The simple beauty of the melody brings
clarity and calm to the player and audience alike. Although “Romance” makes us
think there may be a story of love behind the composition, it is a term similar to
Ballad, just meaning a simple and beautiful three part song.
Wake Me Up - Jasmine Barnes
Wake Me Up is basically a musical depiction about how I’m really hard to wake
up, and I need several nudges. It’s one of the songs my brain thought of to
complement the agitation of my alarm clock, rather than being awakened by it.
Deep River - African American Spiritual/arr. Samual Coleridge Taylor/arr. Althea
Talbot-Howard
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912) was a biracial composer of English and
Sierra Leonean descent. Born in south London and raised by his English family, his
musical relatives taught him so well he gained a place at the Royal College of Music
(RCM) in London. His areas of study were violin and composition. Charles Villiers
Stanford was his primary composition teacher. After leaving RCM, Coleridge-Taylor
gained work as a professional musician in the Croydon area as a teacher and
conductor.
Coleridge-Taylor found it difficult to ear sufficient income as a composer but
persevered until his early death at the age of 37. He experienced a number of
success including three tours of the Unites States in the 1900s and patronage by Sir
Edward Elgar. A failure to make sufficient money from score sales led him to form
the Performing Right Society. His opus 59 set of piano melodies from the AFrican
daspora caught the attention of American violin virtuoso Maud Powell, and she
created a renowned arrangement of Deep River for violin and piano in 1904.
Nocturno, Romance, Intermezzo op. 35-6, 10, 11 - Reinhold Gliere
Three of a set of 4 pieces for horn and piano by Ukrainian composer Reinhold
Gliere, these are a precious cornerstone of the horn repertoire. Gliere’s creative
harmonies and deeply expressive melodies never fail to transport me.
Evolving Landscapes - Alonso Malik Pirio
When I was a kid, whenever I was in a car, I would play a game with my middle
and index finger. I would pretend they were a pair of legs, running across and doing
stunts on whatever buildings or geological features I saw through the passenger
window.
Evolving Landscapes was written on a road trip I took from Los Angeles, CA to
Minneapolis, MN during summer of 2021. On our trip we saw such a variety--vast
deserts, lush grasslands, dense forests, jagged, imposing rock structures, and
occasionally a city or two. This piece is the action score that I wish could accompany
me while I played that two-legs-finger game from back in the day.
Song for the Lost - Gina Gillie
Song for the Lost was originally written in early 2021 when the U.S. had reached
500,000 deaths from COVID-19. At the time, there had been no true national
reckoning with the devastating loss of life and connection we all experienced. This
piece was written as a memorial to those who died in the pandemic, and as a tribute
to everyone who experienced personal loss. It is a cyclic piece, employing an ABA
form which start in a subdued minor key. The melody contains frequen t unexpected
large leaps that signify cries of mourning. As the piece progresses and we deal with
our pain, the music goes to a hopeful climax signifying that here canbe healing as we
acknowledge loss. The piece comes full circle as it revisits the opening material - this
time in a calmer and more resolved fashion. The composer hopes that Song for the
Lost can be performed and heard as a way of expressing difficult emotions,
remembering loved ones, and working through trauma to a place of peace and
acknowledgement.
Friendship Source of Joy - Ignatious Sancho/arr. Katy Ambrose
Ignatius Snacho (1729-1780) was a well-known African British abolitionist in the
mid to late 18th century. He was born on a slave ship and lived his childhood as an
enslaved person in London. Upon gaining his freedom, he became involved in the
new movement working toward the abolition of the slave trade and began writing
music. He was tutored in literature and music while in the service of the Duke of
Montague and very likely made the acquaintance of Olaudah Equiano, Equiano was
also a former enslaved persona and learned to play horn after gaining his freedom.
Based on their addresses within London and common lived experiences, it is
possible the two met and that Equiano performed some of Sancho’s horn parts.
Menueto in C - Joseph Bologne, Chavalier de Saint-Georges/arr. Althea Talbot-
Howard
Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (1745-1799) was a French Creole
virtuosic violinist and composer, but little is known about his training as a violinist or
as a composer. He began his professional career as an orchestral musician with Le
Concert des Amateurs where he made a sensational debut as a soloist in 1772. During
his performance, he played two of his own violin concerti. He was named the
conductor of the orchestra in 1773. Under his leadership, the orchestra was known as
one of the fines orchestras in Paris and all of Europe. Finances forced the orchestra
to disband in 1781, and Bologne became director of the newly formed Le Concert de
la Loge Olympique. The orchestra notably premiered Haydn’s six Paris Symphonies
in 1786 with the Queen in attendance. Throughout this decade, he composed string
quartets, violin concertos, symphonies, concertantes and other works.
During his tenure with Le Concert des Amateurs, the music directorship of the
Paris Opera became vacant, and Bologne submitted a bid for the position. Three of
the company’s leading sopranos wrote to the Queen, stating their unwillingness to
work for a man of mixed race, and Bologne withdrew his application. Despite the
setback, he turned his attention to composing operas. His third opera, L’Amant
Anonyme, premiered in 1780 in the private theater of the Marquise de Montesson,
wife of the Duke of Orléans, who appointed him music director of her theater and
gave him a residence in the ducal place. In 1797, after returning to Paris from Saint-
Domingue (present-day Haiti), he became director of a new orchestra, Le Cercle de
l’Harmonie, which performed in the former residence of the Duke of Orléans. He
passed away in 1799 at the age of 53.
Biographies
Bobby Collins is a highly regarded international conductor and collaborator who
has captivated symphonic and operatic audiences across the United States and
Europe. With a vision of bringing joy and healing to the world through music, Bobby
embraces works that address contemporary issues and produces recordings that
foster diversification and growth within the classical music industry. The 2024/25
season began with a flourish as Bobby made his debuts conducting the Seattle
Opera and the London Symphony Orchestra.
Deeply committed to building community, Bobby crafts unique programs that
engage both newcomers and seasoned concertgoers through representation and
remarkable musicality.
Cassie Fry has been a devoted ensemble player since she graduated with a
degree in piano performance from Oregon State University in 2015. She has toured
internationally to Japan and played with the Portland Wind Symphony and the
Tualatin Valley Symphony for three years. She has been accompanying vocal and
instrumental soloists for 15 years. Cassie currently resides in the Seattle area and
enjoys teaching piano to students that share her passion for music.
G&O Music LLC:
Winds of Change Duo
Work Sample
Bobby Collins - Horn
Cassie Fry - Piano
https://youtu.be/63eOVr-JMEw?si=RrwlISVMXGBxD2A8
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Dimmit PTSA Irene Miyamoto November-
December
Nov - Dec 2025 A new mural project focusing on Native history
and education, integrating public art with learning.
$1,000 $1,000
Pink Llama Drama LLC
DBA ConFab Arts
Kathryn Swenson, Owner Tipsy Typers Write-O-
Rama
Nov 15, 2025 Community events like Write-O-Rama and
storytelling nights promoting creative expression,
inclusivity, and connection across generations.
$1,550 $1,200
Jennifer Treese Jennifer Treese Calico Dress #9
Renton Workshops
Nov 1 - 30, 2025 Community textile storytelling workshops inspired
by the Red Dress Project, where residents add
embroidery to celebrate cultural diversity.
$1,700 $1,700
G&O Music (DBA:
Bobby Collins)
Bobby Collins (LLC Owner, French
Horn Player)
Winds of Change
Duo present Worlds
Collide in recital
Sept 1 - Dec 31, 2025 Live performance of BIPOC composers’ works with
a free brass clinic, tied to a larger recording and
commissioning project.
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Foundation
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Workshops
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mentorship, and materials for creative making,
with proceeds supporting instructors and space.
$5,000 $4,500
Encanto Arts Jose Iniguez Executive Director A Night of Encanto:
Holiday Concierto
2025
Nov 29, 2025 A festive event blending Latin and classical music
and dance, fostering cultural pride, unity, and
tradition in Renton.
$5,000 $5,000
Evergreen City Ballet Beth Sanders The Nutcracker at
the Renton IKEA Arts
Center
Sept 1 - Dec 15, 2025 Annual family-friendly show featuring youth and a
professional orchestra, with free performances for
400 Renton students and expanded outreach.
$10,000 $8,500
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