Walt Ribeiro

Walt Ribeiro, a music composer with credits alongside Amanda Palmer, Tay Zonday, and MC Lars, is on a unique creative journey. Through his Patreon, he's meticulously building a 52-person orchestra, adding a new musician for every $200 pledged. Currently boasting 88 total members, with 20 active paid patrons, Walt's project highlights the power of community funding in realizing ambitious musical visions. His estimated earnings range from $21 to $210, reflecting the ongoing growth of his project which launched in October 2013. What sets Walt apart is his transparent, incremental approach, allowing patrons to directly witness the expansion of this remarkable orchestral ensemble and the creation of its original compositions. The project offers an intimate look into the collaborative process of creating large-scale orchestral works.