Kid-friendly – Past Concerts near Seattle, WA
Cascade Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops
Monday, December 13, 2021 @ 7:30pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Edmonds Center for the Arts, Edmonds, WA, United States
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – "Sleigh Ride" from 3 German Dances, K. 605
Leroy Anderson – Sleigh Ride
Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov – "Procession of the Sardar" from Caucasian Sketches
Josef Strauss – Feuerfest! ("Fireproof!") Polka, Op. 269
Georges Bizet – Selections from Carmen
Holiday selections TBA
Johnny Marks, arr. Richard Hayman – Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Glenn Miller, arr. Richard Hayman – Moonlight Serenade
Robin Seletsky, arr. Edward Marcus – Chanukah Medley
Various composers, arr. John Cacavas – Christmas Music for Orchestra
Leroy Anderson – Sleigh Ride
Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov – "Procession of the Sardar" from Caucasian Sketches
Josef Strauss – Feuerfest! ("Fireproof!") Polka, Op. 269
Georges Bizet – Selections from Carmen
Holiday selections TBA
Johnny Marks, arr. Richard Hayman – Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Glenn Miller, arr. Richard Hayman – Moonlight Serenade
Robin Seletsky, arr. Edward Marcus – Chanukah Medley
Various composers, arr. John Cacavas – Christmas Music for Orchestra
$27 ($22 senior, $15 student, $10 ages 12 & under)
Ensign Symphony & Chorus: Come & See
Monday, December 13, 2021 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Ensign Symphony & Chorus' annual Christmas concert celebrates of the birth of Jesus Christ with traditional Christmas songs & music of praise.
$20-$40
Auburn Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Spectacular
Monday, December 13, 2021 @ 7:30pm – 9:15pm (PST)
Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center, Federal Way, WA, United States
Celebrate the holidays with ASO! New & old favorites including How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Mannheim Steamroller, A Christmas Carol, Sleigh Ride, & more.
$40 ($32 senior, $12 student)
Cascade Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops
Monday, December 13, 2021 @ 7:30pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Edmonds Center for the Arts, Edmonds, WA, United States
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – "Sleigh Ride" from 3 German Dances, K. 605
Leroy Anderson – Sleigh Ride
Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov – "Procession of the Sardar" from Caucasian Sketches
Josef Strauss – Feuerfest! ("Fireproof!") Polka, Op. 269
Georges Bizet – Selections from Carmen
Holiday selections TBA
Johnny Marks, arr. Richard Hayman – Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Glenn Miller, arr. Richard Hayman – Moonlight Serenade
Robin Seletsky, arr. Edward Marcus – Chanukah Medley
Various composers, arr. John Cacavas – Christmas Music for Orchestra
Leroy Anderson – Sleigh Ride
Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov – "Procession of the Sardar" from Caucasian Sketches
Josef Strauss – Feuerfest! ("Fireproof!") Polka, Op. 269
Georges Bizet – Selections from Carmen
Holiday selections TBA
Johnny Marks, arr. Richard Hayman – Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Glenn Miller, arr. Richard Hayman – Moonlight Serenade
Robin Seletsky, arr. Edward Marcus – Chanukah Medley
Various composers, arr. John Cacavas – Christmas Music for Orchestra
$27 ($22 senior, $15 student, $10 ages 12 & under)
Compline Choir: The Office of Compline
Sunday, December 12, 2021 @ 9:30pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle, WA, United States
Online and in-person
Every Sunday evening at 9:30pm (Pacific) in the Cathedral's nave, the all-male Compline Choir leads this formal choral service that is a Seattle tradition.
Free (Free)
Cascade Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops
Sunday, December 12, 2021 @ 7:30pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Edmonds Center for the Arts, Edmonds, WA, United States
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – "Sleigh Ride" from 3 German Dances, K. 605
Leroy Anderson – Sleigh Ride
Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov – "Procession of the Sardar" from Caucasian Sketches
Josef Strauss – Feuerfest! ("Fireproof!") Polka, Op. 269
Georges Bizet – Selections from Carmen
Holiday selections TBA
Johnny Marks, arr. Richard Hayman – Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Glenn Miller, arr. Richard Hayman – Moonlight Serenade
Robin Seletsky, arr. Edward Marcus – Chanukah Medley
Various composers, arr. John Cacavas – Christmas Music for Orchestra
Leroy Anderson – Sleigh Ride
Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov – "Procession of the Sardar" from Caucasian Sketches
Josef Strauss – Feuerfest! ("Fireproof!") Polka, Op. 269
Georges Bizet – Selections from Carmen
Holiday selections TBA
Johnny Marks, arr. Richard Hayman – Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Glenn Miller, arr. Richard Hayman – Moonlight Serenade
Robin Seletsky, arr. Edward Marcus – Chanukah Medley
Various composers, arr. John Cacavas – Christmas Music for Orchestra
$27 ($22 senior, $15 student, $10 ages 12 & under)
NOCCO: Transcendence
Sunday, December 12, 2021 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
The Forum at Town Hall Seattle, Seattle, WA, United States
Online and in-person
Hildegard von Bingen, arr. Sean Osborn – Various works TBA
Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges – Symphony No. 1 In G major, Op. 11, No. 1
Hildegard von Bingen, arr. Sean Osborn – Various works TBA
Aaron Copland – Quiet City
Hildegard von Bingen, arr. Sean Osborn – Various works TBA
Franz Joseph Haydn – Symphony No. 22 in E-flat major, Hob. I:22 "The Philosopher"
Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges – Symphony No. 1 In G major, Op. 11, No. 1
Hildegard von Bingen, arr. Sean Osborn – Various works TBA
Aaron Copland – Quiet City
Hildegard von Bingen, arr. Sean Osborn – Various works TBA
Franz Joseph Haydn – Symphony No. 22 in E-flat major, Hob. I:22 "The Philosopher"
Online: Free | In-person $0-$35
Pacific Northwest Ballet: George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
Sunday, December 12, 2021 @ 5:30pm – 8:00pm (PST)
McCaw Hall, Seattle, WA, United States
George Balanchine's production of this classic holiday ballet returns to McCaw Hall with its thrilling dance, resplendent costumes & scenery, & magical story.
$27-$181; subscriptions available
Epiphany Seattle: Organ Vespers for the Third Sunday in Advent
Sunday, December 12, 2021 @ 5:30pm – 6:30pm (PST)
Epiphany Parish Chapel, Seattle, WA, United States
Online and in-person
Service featuring music based on the chorale Freu dich sehr, o meine Seele by Johann Gottfried Walther, Johann Ludwig Krebs, & Gerald Near, along with a Magnificat cycle by Samuel Scheidt.
Free (Free)
Key to Change: Holiday Concert
Sunday, December 12, 2021 @ 4:00pm – 6:00pm (PST)
Carco Theater, Renton, WA, United States
Key to Change violin & viola students will perform during this festive holiday concert.
Free (Free)
Eastside Symphony: Holiday Concert
Sunday, December 12, 2021 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm (PST)
Redmond Performing Arts Center, Redmond, WA, United States
Come celebrate the season as Eastside Symphony plays a mix of classical & holiday music for all ages.
Free (Free (RSVP required))
University Presbyterian Church Cathedral Choir Christmas Concert
Sunday, December 12, 2021 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm (PST)
University Presbyterian Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Christmas concert featuring the UPCC Cathedral Choir with chamber orchestra & soloists, performing the Magnificat by Norwegian composer Kim Andre Arnesen, as well as other traditional works.
Free
Choral Arts Northwest: A Light in Winter
Sunday, December 12, 2021 @ 3:00pm – 4:30pm (PST)
Trinity Episcopal Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Musical contemplation of the season celebrating our emergence from pandemic silence. Featuring world premieres from Jessica French & Melinda Bargreen, & interspersed with works for solo guitar.
$25-$30 suggested donation; students free
Hope, A PLU Christmas Concert
Pacific Lutheran University Music Department,
Pacific Lutheran University Symphony Orchestra, and
Choir of the West
Sunday, December 12, 2021 @ 2:00pm – 4:00pm (PST)
Lagerquist Concert Hall at Pacific Lutheran University, Parkland, WA, United States
Annual Christmas concert featuring PLU's Choir of the West, University Chorale, & University Symphony Orchestra. Modern works mix with traditional carols & seasonal favorites in this celebration of hope & renewal.
TBA
Seattle Symphony: Holiday Pops
Sunday, December 12, 2021 @ 2:00pm – 4:00pm (PST)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Join conductor Stuart Chafetz & Broadway star N'Kenge for this dazzling program full of holiday favorites, traditional carols, & plenty of yuletide cheer.
Ticket price TBD
Pacific Northwest Ballet: George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
Sunday, December 12, 2021 @ 12:30pm – 3:00pm (PST)
McCaw Hall, Seattle, WA, United States
George Balanchine's production of this classic holiday ballet returns to McCaw Hall with its thrilling dance, resplendent costumes & scenery, & magical story.
$27-$196; subscriptions available
Seattle Symphony: Holiday Pops
Saturday, December 11, 2021 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Join conductor Stuart Chafetz & Broadway star N'Kenge for this dazzling program full of holiday favorites, traditional carols, & plenty of yuletide cheer.
Ticket price TBD
Hope, A PLU Christmas Concert
Pacific Lutheran University Music Department,
Pacific Lutheran University Symphony Orchestra, and
Choir of the West
Saturday, December 11, 2021 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Lagerquist Concert Hall at Pacific Lutheran University, Parkland, WA, United States
Annual Christmas concert featuring PLU's Choir of the West, University Chorale, & University Symphony Orchestra. Modern works mix with traditional carols & seasonal favorites in this celebration of hope & renewal.
TBA
Choral Arts Northwest: A Light in Winter
Saturday, December 11, 2021 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Trinity Episcopal Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Musical contemplation of the season celebrating our emergence from pandemic silence. Featuring world premieres from Jessica French & Melinda Bargreen, & interspersed with works for solo guitar.
$25-$30 suggested donation; students free
Philharmonia Northwest & Kirkland Choral Society: Vivaldi's Gloria
Saturday, December 11, 2021 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle, WA, United States
Philharmonia Northwest is excited to collaborate with Kirkland Choral Society again for the first time since the pandemic. This joyous reunion will include Antonio Vivaldi’s Gloria & many holiday favorites.
$25 ($20 student/senior, ages 12 & under free)