Music Concerts and Events

The Music Department presents dozens of concerts every quarter. Most of our concerts are free. If you're not sure if a concert is free, you can ask us!

We present:

  • Orchestra
  • Symphonic band
  • Wind symphonies
  • Chamber ensembles
  • Operas
  • Jazz concerts
  • Faculty recitals, featuring some of the finest musicians in the region

Look for special performances by guest artists. These may include masterclasses which are free and open to the public.

Is this your first classical music concert? Here's a guide
Music Livestream
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Bassoon Day Concert Hall
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
Open to all at no cost
Sanford-Hill Piano Series presents Alessio Bax
Alessio Bax in a shadowed setting sits at the piano
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Sanford-Hill Piano Series: Alessio Bax Piano Masterclass
artistic rendering of pink and blue light rays spreading out from a round light source
Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
Open to all at no cost
Liz Binnington Senior Violin Recital
Liz Binnington in a shiny gold mini dress and white western style boots does a deep back bend while playing violin.
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
Open to all at no cost
Evening of Song Fall Concert
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
Open to all at no cost
Bassoon Apocolypse
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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Faculty Chamber Recital: Gustavo Camacho and Friends.
artistic rendering of pink and blue light rays spreading out from a round light source
Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
Open to all at no cost
Eric Mandat Clarinet Recital
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
Open to all at no cost
Percussion Ensemble Fall Concert
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
Open to all at no cost
Formosa Quartet Concert
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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Western Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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Voskresensky Piano Masterclass
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
Open to all at no cost
Wind Symphony Concert
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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University Choir and Vocal Jazz
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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Composers of Western (C.O.W.) Concert
artistic rendering of pink and blue light rays spreading out from a round light source
Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
Open to all at no cost
String Sinfonia Concert
artistic rendering of pink and blue light rays spreading out from a round light source
Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
Open to all at no cost
Chamber Music I Concert
artistic rendering of pink and blue light rays spreading out from a round light source
Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
Open to all at no cost
Symphonic Winds and Symphonic Band Concert
artistic rendering of pink and blue light rays spreading out from a round light source
Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
Open to all at no cost
Chamber Music II Concert
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
Open to all at no cost
Jazz Ensembles Fall Concert
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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Opera Workshop Showcase
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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Senior Composition Recital - Alex Nelson
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
Open to all at no cost
Western Voices Concert
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
Open to all at no cost
Concerto Competition Finals
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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Piano duo recital: Marija Ilic & Milica Jelaca Jovanovic
Marija and Milica's portraits side by side
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Flute Faculty Performance
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
Open to all at no cost
Charlie Albright Piano Masterclass
a young pianist leans casually with his elbow on a piano. He has a suit, but the collar is open and he's not wearing a tie.
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
Open to all at no cost
Western Symphony Orchestra Winter Concert
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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Evening of Song Winter Concert
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
Open to all at no cost
Conrad Tao Masterclass
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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Sanford-Hill Piano Series presents Junction Trio
Junction Trio poses in the corner of a room. They think something is pretty funny.
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Jazz Combo Winter Concert
artistic rendering of pink and blue light rays spreading out from a round light source
Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
Open to all at no cost
Flute Studio Recital
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
Open to all at no cost
Composers of Western (C.O.W.) Concert
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
Open to all at no cost
Nick May, guest saxophone recital
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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University Choir and Vocal Jazz
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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Wind Symphony Winter Concert
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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Jazz Ensembles Winter Concert
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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Freshman Singer Showcase
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
Open to all at no cost
Chamber Opera Class Performance
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
Open to all at no cost
Concert Choir and ATC Concert
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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WWU Orchestras Concert
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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Chamber Music I Concert
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
Open to all at no cost
Symphonic Winds and Symphonic Band Concert
artistic rendering of pink and blue light rays spreading out from a round light source
Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
Open to all at no cost
Chamber Music II Concert
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
Open to all at no cost
Virginia Glover Competition
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
Open to all at no cost
Percussion Ensemble Spring Concert
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
Open to all at no cost
Piano Area Recital
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
Open to all at no cost
Evening of Song Spring Concert
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
Open to all at no cost
Western Washington Percussion Festival
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
Open to all at no cost
Opera Club Aria Competition
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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Sanford-Hill Piano Series presents Vitaly Starikov, 2025 Cliburn Silver Medalist
A young pianist with thick dark hair
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Western Symphony Orchestra Concert
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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Brassapolooza
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
Open to all at no cost
Alexandre Dossin Piano Recital
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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Global Dimension w/Guest Artists
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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NowHearThis!
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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Sound Culture Festival
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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Guitars of Western
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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Sound Culture Festival
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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Sound Culture Festival
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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Western Symphony Orchestra Concert
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Performing Arts Center 282 - Mainstage
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Sound Culture Festival
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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Sound Culture Festival
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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University Choir and ATC Concert
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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Wind Symphony Concert
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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BrassWinds Concert
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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Concert Choir and ATC Concert
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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Composers of Western (C.O.W.) Concert
artistic rendering of pink and blue light rays spreading out from a round light source
Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
Open to all at no cost
Jazz Combo Spring Concert
artistic rendering of pink and blue light rays spreading out from a round light source
Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
Open to all at no cost
Jazz Ensembles Spring Concert
artistic rendering of pink and blue light rays spreading out from a round light source
Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
Open to all at no cost
String Sinfonia Concert
artistic rendering of pink and blue light rays spreading out from a round light source
Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
Open to all at no cost
Chamber Music I Concert
artistic rendering of pink and blue light rays spreading out from a round light source
Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
Open to all at no cost
Symphonic Winds and Symphonic Band Concert
artistic rendering of pink and blue light rays spreading out from a round light source
Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
Open to all at no cost
Chamber Music II Concert
artistic rendering of pink and blue light rays spreading out from a round light source
Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
Open to all at no cost
Western Symphony Orchestra Concert
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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Double Reed Studio Recital
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
Open to all at no cost
Sanford-Hill Piano Series
grand piano on wooden stage
Musicultural Concert Series
curved metal tines projecting from a wooden sounding board on a mbira

Looking for more information?

If you have any questions, we're happy to find you an answer. Call the Music Department Office 360-650-3130, or view the directory of faculty and staff.