Mercer Island High School freshman Norihiro Shiotsu will perform as part of the Syngergia Northwest Orchestra during the Music Matters “Live!” concert on May 12 at the Paramount Theatre.

The concert benefits school music programs throughout the state. The event features the orchestra, along with some of the area’s top musicians. This is the third benefit concert for Washington State Youth Music Education.

The Synergia Northwest Orchestra was formed for the debut of the Synergia Northwest concert and is comprised of some of the area’s finest professional classical musicians and selected players from Washington state All-State groups and regional youth and public school orchestras.

The event will be held on Saturday, May 12 at the Paramount Theatre. Tickets are $21 for adults and a 50 percent discount is available for youth tickets.

To purchase tickets or learn more visit www.stgpresents.org or call 877-784-4849.