Sanford-Hill Piano Series
About the series
The Sanford-Hill Piano Series presents concerts and masterclasses by award-winning, world renowned pianists. The concerts and classes are open to the community. Ticket proceeds fund scholarships for Western's piano majors.
Season programming change
Yunchan Lim was orginally scheduled to perform in October. Due to unavoidable circumstance, he is unable to make the engagement. We have been fantastically fortunate to book the Cliburn Silver Medalist, Anna Geniushene in Lim's place. We hope to book Lim for a future season; and we're absolutely confident you will enjoy these 2022-23 season performances.
We are excited to host the most recent Silver Medalist from the prestigious Van Cliburn International Piano competition (June 2022): Anna Geniushene!
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Lauded for "superb playing" and "poised, alert musicianship" by the Boston Globe, and labeled "definitely a man to watch" by London's The Independent, American pianist SPENCER MYER is one of the most respected and sought-after artists on today's concert stage.
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We are excited to host the most recent Bronze Medalist from the prestigious Van Cliburn International Piano competition (June 2022): Dmytro Choni from Ukraine!
Photo credit: Lisa-Marie Mazzucco
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Sanford-Hill Piano Series Tickets
Season tickets to all three Sanford-Hill Piano Series concerts
10% off single ticket prices
On sale at the box office July 8 through October 12, by calling 360-650-6146, or in-person only
- $132 Section A
- $105 Section B
- $84 Section C
- $54 Section D
Single tickets to just one concert
On sale at the box office beginning September 1
- $49 Section A
- $39 Section B
- $31 Section C
- $20 Section D
Single ticket discounts
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All students K-12 and college
- $5 tickets for seats in Section D! Available at the box office in-person only with student ID.
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WWU Piano Students
- Sit free in Section B! Available at the box office in-person only with student ID.
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Private Music Teachers and K-12 Music Teachers
- $10 tickets for seats in Section D! Available at the box office by calling 360-650-6146, in-person, and online.
Seating areas
- Section A: Center of the front section with view of keyboard. Limited, order soon.
- Section B: Front section left with view of keyboard or pianist.
- Section C: Front and middle areas, good view of pianist.
- Section D: Rear and right seating, some seats may have view of pianist obscured by piano.
WTA buses
Buses stop every 15 minutes on High Street, close to the Performing Arts Center. Check the route schedules for exact times. The following buses arrive on High Street close to Sanford-Hill concert times:
- 14 Fairhaven
- 190 Lincoln St
- 105 Fairhaven
Disability Accommodations
- Call the Box Office at (360) 650-6146 or email tickets@wwu.edu for disability accommodation
- Parking Services
- View accessibility features on the interactive Campus Map
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A word from the Artistic Director
In July 2003 I approached Sibyl Sanford on bended knee at her home in Bellingham. I proposed that she sponsor a piano series at Western bearing her name. She readily accepted, and The Sanford Piano Series was launched. In 2011, Sibyl's lifelong friend and former piano teacher Ford Hill decided to match her commitment. Thus, it became the Sanford-Hill Piano Series. Their friendship dates back to 1977. Though I arrived at Western in 1992, I consider Sibyl and Ford to be my lifelong friends as well. Aside from their philanthropic vision for the series, Sibyl claims her affection for Ford and me is the basis for what makes the whole thing work.
- Jeffrey Gilliam