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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Guest artist Marija Ilic masterclass
Marija Ilic appears to concentrate on sheet music while playing the piano
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra WWU Concert
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Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Shawn Copeland Clarinet Performance and Masterclass
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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Percussion Ensemble Concert
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Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Western Washington Percussion Festival
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Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Piano Area Recital
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Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Michelle Cann piano masterclass
Michelle Cann in sparkly attire, leaning on a piano and looking up with a playful smile
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Sanford-Hill Piano Series: Michelle Cann
Michelle Cann in a sparkly top and necklace, leaning forward with a big smile
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Evening of Song: Celebrating Kathryn Weld!
Portrait of Kathryn Weld floats in a cicle above a flower. The sky behind is hypersaturated with sunset colors and there's a hint of fireworks at the top
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Dalcroze Workshop with Xing Jin
a music instructor in front of a piano surrounded by children sitting on the floor
Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Caty Cook Conducting Recital
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Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Brassapolooza
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Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Family Ties: A Trio of American Operas
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Off-Campus: FireHouse Arts & Events Center
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Family Ties: A Trio of American Operas
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Off-Campus: FireHouse Arts & Events Center
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Family Ties: A Trio of American Operas
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Off-Campus: FireHouse Arts & Events Center
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Family Ties: A Trio of American Operas
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Off-Campus: FireHouse Arts & Events Center
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Family Ties: A Trio of American Operas
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Off-Campus: FireHouse Arts & Events Center
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NowHearThis!
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Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Education Matinee: Western Symphony Orchestra Goes to the Movies
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Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Guitars of Western
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Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Western Symphony Orchestra Goes to the Movies!
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Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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WWU Room Sixteen Vocal Jazz
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Old Main Old Main Theater
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University Choir & Advanced Treble Chorale Concert
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Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Wind Symphony Concert
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Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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BrassWinds Concert
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Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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WWU Voice Presents: Joshua Conyers, Baritone
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Performing Arts Center 016 - Choir Room
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Concert Choir in Concert
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Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Composers of Western (C.O.W.) Concert
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Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Jazz Combo Night
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Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Jazz Ensembles Concert
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Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Sound Sculptures Concert 2025
three percussionists perform atop a large log sculpture
Exterior PAC Plaza
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WWU String Sinfonia Concert
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Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Student Chamber Music I Concert
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Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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WWU Symphonic Band/Symphonic Winds Concert
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Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Student Chamber Music II Concert
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Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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WWU Symphony Orchestra Concert
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Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Double Reed Studio Recital
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Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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Piano Duo Guest Faculty Recital
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Performing Arts Center 155 - Concert Hall
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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
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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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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.