Music
Upcoming Music Events
Fall 2026 Music Performances
Our full performance schedule, including student recitals, can be viewed on our Google Calendar
- Oct 11, 4:00 p.m., Jeff Snedeker, Faculty Horn Recital *
- Oct 12, 6:00 p.m., Logan Esterling, Faculty Oboe Recital *
- Oct 13, 7:00 p.m., “Convergence of Chromaticity” a Guest Artist Chamber Recital by Duo Velox *
- Oct 14, 6:00 p.m., CWU Piano Club Presents: Daniel Anastasio, Guest Artist Recital *
- Oct 23, 7:00 p.m., Central Cello Celebration Recital *
- Oct 24, 2:00 p.m., Central Cello Celebration Recital including Suzuki Play-Down *
- Oct 24, 6:00 p.m., Central Cello Celebration – Marvel Heroes: From A to X +
- Oct 25, 6:00 p.m., Viola Day Recital +
- Oct 26, 7:00 p.m., Symphony Orchestra Halloween Concert | Marvel Cinematic Universe + TICKETED
- Oct 27, 6:00 p.m., Henry Sparks Quintet, Guest Artist Performance *
- Oct 28, 8:00 p.m., John McMurtery, Guest Artist Flute Recital *
- Oct 29, 8:00 p.m., Percussion Studio Recital *
- Nov 3, 6:00 p.m., Timothy Hagen & Michelle Kim, Joint Faculty Flute & Piano Recital *
- Nov 5, 6:00 p.m., Clarinet Studio Recital *
- Nov 10, 6:00 p.m., Saxophone Studio Recital *
- Nov 17, 7:00 p.m., Symphonic Band & Concert Band Concert +
- Nov 18, 6:00 p.m., Mariachi Concert *
- Nov 18, 7:00 p.m., Percussion Ensemble Concert +
- Nov 22, 2:00 p.m., Horn Studio Recital *
- Nov 22, 4:00 p.m., Choir Concert + TICKETED
- Nov 22, 6:00 p.m., Flute Choir Concert *
- Nov 23, 8:00 p.m., Flute Studio Recital +
- Nov 24, 7:00 p.m., Chamber Orchestra Concert +
- Nov 30, 6:00 p.m., Trumpet Studio Recital *
- Dec 1, 6:00 p.m., String Studio Recital *
- Dec 1, 7:30 p.m., Composition Studio Recital +
- Dec 2, 6:00 p.m., Jazz Combo Concert *
- Dec 3, 7:00 p.m., Wind Ensemble Concert +
- Dec 4, 7:00 p.m., Chamber Choir by Candlelight at Ellensburg First United Methodist Church TICKETED
- Dec 5, 4:00 p.m., An Afternoon of Jazz + TICKETED
- Dec 5, 7:00 p.m., An Evening of Jazz + TICKETED
- Dec 6, 4:00 p.m., CWU Symphony Orchestra Concert | Sivelius Symphony No. 2 + TICKETED
All performances in the CWU McIntyre Music Building unless otherwise noted
* Recital Hall +Dr. Wayne S. Hertz Concert Hall
All dates and times subject to change.
2026-27 Ticket Links
Fall 2026
- Oct 26, 7:00 p.m., Symphony Orchestra Halloween Concert | Marvel Cinematic Universe
- Nov 22, 4:00 p.m., Choir Concert
- Dec 4, 7:00 p.m., Chamber Choir by Candlelight at Ellensburg First United Methodist Church
- Dec 5, 4:00 p.m., An Afternoon of Jazz (one ticket grants entry to both afternoon and evening shows)
- Dec 5, 7:00 p.m., An Evening of Jazz (one ticket grants entry to both afternoon and evening shows)
- Dec 6, 4:00 p.m., CWU Symphony Orchestra Concert | Sivelius Symphony No. 2
Winter 2027
- Feb 27, 4:00 p.m., An Afternoon of Jazz (one ticket grants entry to both afternoon and evening shows)
- Feb 27, 7:00 p.m., An Evening of Jazz (one ticket grants entry to both afternoon and evening shows)
- Mar 6, 4:00 p.m., Choir Concert
- Mar 7, 4:00 p.m., CWU Symphony Orchesra Concert | Shostakovich October Op. 131
Spring 2027
- Apr 10, 7:00 p.m., Opera Scenes
- Apr 11, 4:00 p.m., Opera Scenes
- May 7, 7:00 p.m., CWU Piano Extravaganza Concert
- May 23, 4:00 p.m., CWU Choirs & Symphony Orchestra Concert | Margaret Bond's Credo
- Jun 5, 4:00 p.m., An Afternoon of Jazz (one ticket grants entry to both afternoon and evening shows)
- Jun 5, 7:00 p.m., An Evening of Jazz (one ticket grants entry to both afternoon and evening shows)
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