Music
Upcoming Music Events
Fall 2026 Music Performances
Our full performance schedule, including student recitals, can be viewed on our Google Calendar
- Nov 16, 8:00 p.m., Jared Maucotel, Visiting Violin Recital *
- Nov 17, 6:00 p.m., Chamber Orchestra *
- 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 22, 7:00 p.m., Piano Practicum Recital +
- Nov 23, 8:00 p.m., Flute 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
Upcoming Special Performance: Una Noche de Encanto on January 23, 2027. An event by Encanto Arts & CWU Music at The Capitol Theatre in Yakima. See ticket link below for details.
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
- Jan 23, 7:00 p.m., Una Noche de Encanto at The Capitol Theatre in Yakima
- Event by Encanto Arts & CWU Music
- FREE admission available for K-12 students (up to 4 free student tickets per one adult ticket purchased - use promo code ENCANTOKIDS)
- For technical difficulties purchasing tickets, please call the Capitol Theatre Box Office at 509-253-2787
- 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)
Reminder: Wildcat Tickets is now cashless. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for planning accordingly.
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