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Reading: Problematic Word Play
Writer Idris Goodwin
Fri, Jul 17, 11:00am
Performing Arts Center 199 - DUG Theater
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Reading: Fission
atoms undergoing nuclear fission
Fri, Jul 17, 2:00pm
Performing Arts Center 199 - DUG Theater
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Reading: Eve’s Ale
three women on horseback
Fri, Jul 24, 11:00am
Performing Arts Center 199 - DUG Theater
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Reading: The Cutter Incident
a polio virus
Fri, Jul 24, 2:00pm
Performing Arts Center 199 - DUG Theater
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Reading: The Cutter Incident
a polio virus
Sat, Jul 25, 1:00pm
Sculpture Woods
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Percussion Area Guest Artist Recital
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Wed, Oct 14, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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Aristo Sham Masterclass
Pianist Aristo Sham walking off stage
Tue, Oct 20, 4:00pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Sanford-Hill Piano Series presents Aristo Sham, 2025 Cliburn Gold Medalist
Pianist Artisto Sham at the keyboard
Wed, Oct 21, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Evening of Song
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Fri, Oct 23, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Bassoon Apocolypse
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Sat, Oct 24, 7:00pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Galan Trio
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Mon, Nov 2, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Galan Trio
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Sat, Nov 7, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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WWU Percussion Ensemble Fall Concert
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Tue, Nov 10, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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WWU Symphony Orchestra
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Fri, Nov 13, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Harp Studio Recital
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Wed, Nov 18, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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NowHearThis!
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Wed, Nov 18, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Wind Symphony
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Thu, Nov 19, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Voskresensky Recital
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Fri, Nov 20, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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University Choirs and Vocal Jazz
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Sun, Nov 22, 3:00pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Composers of Western (C.O.W.)
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Mon, Nov 23, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Western Voices Concert
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Tue, Dec 1, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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Student Chamber Music I
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Tue, Dec 1, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Symphonic Band/Symphonic Winds Performance
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Wed, Dec 2, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Student Chamber Music II Concert
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Thu, Dec 3, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Big Band I
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Fri, Dec 4, 7:00pm
Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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Opera Workshop Showcase
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Sat, Dec 5, 3:00pm
Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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Western Voices in Concert
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Sun, Dec 6, 3:00pm
Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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Concerto Competition Finals
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Fri, Jan 15, 7:00pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Flute Faculty Recital
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Thu, Jan 21, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Trombone Studio Recital
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Tue, Jan 26, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Clara Christian, pianist
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Tue, Feb 2, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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A Celebration of Black Music
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Wed, Feb 3, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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WWU Symphony Orchestra
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Fri, Feb 5, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Trumpet Studio Recital
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Mon, Feb 8, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Zlata Chochieva Masterclass
Pianist Zlata Chochieva
Mon, Feb 15, 6:00pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Sanford-Hill Piano Series presents Zlata Chochieva
Pianist Zlata Chocieva
Tue, Feb 16, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Evening of Song
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Wed, Feb 17, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Tuba and Euphonium Studio Recital
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Mon, Feb 22, 7:00pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Jazz Combo Night
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Tue, Feb 23, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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Flute Studio Recital
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Thu, Feb 25, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Horn Studio Recital
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Fri, Feb 26, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Composers of Western (C.O.W.)
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Mon, Mar 1, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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UC and Vocal Jazz Concert
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Tue, Mar 2, 8:00pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Wind Symphony Concert
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Thu, Mar 4, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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WWU Jazz Big Band Night
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Fri, Mar 5, 6:00pm
Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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Freshman Singer Showcase
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Sat, Mar 6, 3:00pm
Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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Concert Choir and Adv. Treble Chorale
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Sun, Mar 7, 3:00pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Orchestras Concert
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Mon, Mar 8, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Daniel Adam Maltz fortepiano recital
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Tue, Mar 9, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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Student Chamber Music I Concert
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Tue, Mar 9, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Symphonic Band/Symphonic Winds Performance
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Wed, Mar 10, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Student Chamber Music II Concert
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Thu, Mar 11, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Virginia Glover Competition
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Sat, Apr 3, 8:00am
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Percussion Ensemble Concert
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Thu, Apr 8, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Piano Area Recital
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Sat, Apr 10, 3:00pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Evening of Song
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Fri, Apr 16, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Western Washington Percussion Festival
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Sat, Apr 17, 7:00am
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Opera Club Aria Competition
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Sun, Apr 18, 8:00am
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Clarinet Studio recital
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Mon, Apr 26, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Western Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition Winners
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Fri, Apr 30, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Brassapolooza
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Tue, May 4, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Cat Toren's Ocelot Trio in Concert
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Mon, May 10, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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Simon Trpčeski Masterclass
Pianist Simon Trpčeski
Wed, May 12, 4:00pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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NowHearThis!
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Wed, May 12, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Sanford-Hill Piano Series presents Simon Trpčeski
Pianist Simon Trpčeski
Thu, May 13, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Guitars of Western
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Fri, May 14, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Sound Culture Festival
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Sun, May 16, 8:00am
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Concert Choir & Advanced Treble Chorale Concert
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Tue, May 18, 8:00pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Wind Symphony Concert
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Thu, May 20, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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BrassWinds
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Fri, May 21, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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String Sinfonia
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Mon, May 24, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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University Choir & High Street Sounds Vocal Jazz Concert
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Tue, May 25, 8:00pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Composers of Western (C.O.W.)
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Wed, May 26, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Jazz Combo Night
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Thu, May 27, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Jazz Ensembles
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Fri, May 28, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Student Chamber Music I
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Tue, Jun 1, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Symphonic Band/Symphonic Winds Performance
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Wed, Jun 2, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Student Chamber Music II
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Thu, Jun 3, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Double Reed Studio
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Sun, Jun 6, 4:00pm
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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