A Festival of Lessons & Carols

Saturday, December 12, 2015 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Trinity Lutheran Church, Lynnwood, WA, United States
Patterned after the Christmas Eve observance at King’s College in Cambridge, England, this classical performance consists of nine holiday readings, each followed by a traditional carol performed by the choir, and another carol sung by the choir and audience.

$11-$28

UW Soundlab

Saturday, December 12, 2015 @ 7:30pm – 8:30pm (PST)
Brechemin Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Students present their explorations into experimental sound, theater and audio design.

Free (Free)

A Festival of Lessons & Carols

Friday, December 11, 2015 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Plymouth Congregational Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Patterned after the Christmas Eve observance at King’s College in Cambridge, England, this classical performance consists of nine holiday readings, each followed by a traditional carol performed by the choir, and another carol sung by the choir and audience.

$16-$28

Music Works Northwest Student Showcase Recital

Friday, December 11, 2015 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Resonance at SOMA Towers, Bellevue, WA, United States
Recital performances give students a chance to perform and offer Music Works the opportunity to give back to the community. Come support the students of Music Works Northwest!

Free

UW Percussion Ensemble

Tuesday, December 8, 2015 @ 7:30pm – 8:30pm (PST)
Meany Studio Theater at Meany Hall, Seattle, WA, United States
Students of Tom Collier perform works for percussion.

$10

Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra: Magic of Mistletoe

Sunday, December 6, 2015 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Bellevue High School Performing Arts Center, Bellevue, WA, United States
A performance by the BYSO Youth, Philharmonia, Flute Orchestra, and Flute Choir.

$12-$15

Music for the Feast of St. Nicholas

Sunday, December 6, 2015 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
St. James Cathedral, Seattle, WA, United States
Celebrate the Feast of St. Nicholas with Benjamin Britten’s brilliantly entertaining and moving cantata, Saint Nicolas.

$25-$30

Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra: Snowflake Season

Sunday, December 6, 2015 @ 4:30pm – 6:00pm (PST)
Bellevue High School Performing Arts Center, Bellevue, WA, United States
A performance by the BYSO Sinfonia, Premiere, and Percussion Ensemble.

$12-$15

Schubertiade

Sunday, December 6, 2015 @ 4:00pm – 6:00pm (PST)
Brechemin Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Schubert – Suleika Songs
Schubert – Quartetsatz
Schubert – Dances and Marches, for piano with four hands
Schubert – Introduction and Variations, Op. 160, for flute and piano

Free (Free)

Vashon Island Chorale: Winter Wonderland

Sunday, December 6, 2015 @ 3:00pm – 5:30pm (PST)
Bethel Church, Vashon, WA, United States
Featuring John Rutter's "When Icicles Hang" and other winter song selections.

$5-$18

SYSO Three Orchestras Concert

Sunday, December 6, 2015 @ 3:00pm – 6:00pm (PST)
Meany Hall for the Performing Arts, Seattle, WA, United States
Beethoven – Egmont Overture
Tchaikovsky – Nutcracker Suite
J.S. Bach – Fantasy on Sleeper Wake

$15-$23

Tacoma Symphony Orchestra: Sounds of the Seasons

Sunday, December 6, 2015 @ 2:30pm – 4:30pm (PST)
Pantages Theater, Tacoma, WA, United States
Music Director Sarah Ioannides will ascend the podium for her first Sounds of the Season performance, featuring the Tacoma Youth Chorus.

$19-$79

Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra: Winter Wonderland

Sunday, December 6, 2015 @ 2:00pm – 4:00pm (PST)
Bellevue High School Performing Arts Center, Bellevue, WA, United States
A performance by the BYSO Debut and Cadet orchestras.

$12-$15

Sammamish Symphony Orchestra: Christmas in Sammamish

Sunday, December 6, 2015 @ 2:00pm – 4:00pm (PST)
Eastlake Performing Arts Center, Sammamish, WA, United States
A blend of light classics, seasonal favorites, audience participation and a surprise or two.

$10-$20

Vashon Island Chorale: Winter Wonderland

Saturday, December 5, 2015 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Bethel Church, Vashon, WA, United States
Featuring John Rutter's "When Icicles Hang" and other winter song selections.

$5-$18

Melissa Kersh Cello Recital

Saturday, December 5, 2015 @ 7:30pm – 8:30pm (PST)
Brechemin Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
UW student Melissa Kersh performs a bachelor's recital on cello. Free and open to the public.

Free (Free)

Seattle Classic Guitar Society Annual Holiday Concert

Saturday, December 5, 2015 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Seattle Mennonite Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Fundraiser featuring Northwest classical guitarists and Guitar Orchestra Seattle. Program includes works by Mozart, Boccherini, Piazzolla, and more.

$10 suggested donation

Sammamish Symphony Orchestra: Christmas in Sammamish

Saturday, December 5, 2015 @ 2:00pm – 4:00pm (PST)
Eastlake Performing Arts Center, Sammamish, WA, United States
A blend of light classics, seasonal favorites, audience participation and a surprise or two.

$10-$20

Seattle Symphony: The Snowman

Saturday, December 5, 2015 @ 11:00am – 12:05pm (PST)
The Seattle Symphony performs Howard Blake’s award-winning soundtrack, including its most famous song “Walking in the Air,” sung by the Seattle Opera Youth Chorus. Designed for ages 6 to 11.

$15-$20

Russian Music Festival & Competition

Saturday, December 5, 2015 @ 5:00am – 4:59am (PST)
Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, Mercer Island, WA, United States
An all-day event featuring more than 120 performances from some of the most talented students in our area and from around the country.

Free