Kid-friendly – Past Concerts
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
Seattle Pro Musica: Love Came Down – Music for the Holiday Season
Saturday, December 11, 2021 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Bastyr University Chapel, Kenmore, WA, United States
Music by Josquin des Prez & a diverse range of 20th- & 21st-century composers that explores our connections to tradition, to our communities, & to the Earth itself.
$15-$40
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)
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
Pacific Northwest Ballet: George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
Saturday, December 11, 2021 @ 7:30pm – 10:30pm (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
Northwest Chamber Chorus: A New Day
Saturday, December 11, 2021 @ 7:30pm – 8:45pm (PST)
Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Music by Johannes Brahms, Frank Ticheli, R. Nathaniel Dett, Rosephanye Powell, Dolly Parton, & more, plus new twists on familiar holiday songs.
$25 ($20 seniors/choral singers, ages 18 & under free)
Seattle Men’s Chorus: Snow Business
Saturday, December 11, 2021 @ 7:00pm – 8:30pm (PST)
Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center, Federal Way, WA, United States
Seattle Men’s Chorus is back with this holiday cheer-filled concert featuring White Christmas, a rollicking arrangement of Jingle Bells, & a brand new carol from the composer of Frozen.
$51-$93.50
Composers Concordance: The Formation Solenne
Saturday, December 11, 2021 @ 4:00pm – 5:30pm (PST)
Online and in-person
German ensemble Formation Solenne presents a program of eclectic contemporary music for voice, piano, & other instruments, including the American premiere of Gene Pritsker’s mini-opera Soubrette on the Toilet".
Free (Online: Free | In person: $20-$25)
Seattle Pro Musica: Love Came Down – Music for the Holiday Season
Saturday, December 11, 2021 @ 3:00pm – 4:30pm (PST)
Bastyr University Chapel, Kenmore, WA, United States
Music by Josquin des Prez & a diverse range of 20th- & 21st-century composers that explores our connections to tradition, to our communities, & to the Earth itself.
$12-$40
Pacific Northwest Ballet: George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
Saturday, December 11, 2021 @ 2:00pm – 4:30pm (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 Men’s Chorus: Snow Business
Saturday, December 11, 2021 @ 2:00pm – 3:30pm (PST)
Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center, Federal Way, WA, United States
Seattle Men’s Chorus is back with this holiday cheer-filled concert featuring White Christmas, a rollicking arrangement of Jingle Bells, & a brand new carol from the composer of Frozen.
$51-$93.50
NOCCO: Transcendence
Saturday, December 11, 2021 @ 2:00pm – 4:00pm (PST)
Rainier Arts Center, Seattle, WA, United States
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"
$35 ($25 senior; ages 21 & under free)
Seattle Symphony: Holiday Pops
Friday, December 10, 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
Seattle Symphony: Holiday Pops
Friday, December 10, 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
Pacific Lutheran University: Piano Ensemble
Friday, December 10, 2021 @ 8:00pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Lagerquist Concert Hall at Pacific Lutheran University, Parkland, WA, United States
Online and in-person
Program of chamber music featuring piano students of Pacific Lutheran University.
Free
Pacific Northwest Ballet: George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
Friday, December 10, 2021 @ 7:30pm – 10:30pm (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
Key to Change: Holiday Concert
Friday, December 10, 2021 @ 6:00pm – 8:00pm (PST)
Carco Theater, Renton, WA, United States
Key to Change violin & viola students will perform during this festive holiday concert.
Free (Free)
Pacific Lutheran University: Sounds of Christmas
Thursday, December 9, 2021 @ 8:00pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Lagerquist Concert Hall at Pacific Lutheran University, Parkland, WA, United States
Online and in-person
PLU presents its annual Sounds of Christmas concert, featuring the University Singers & Knights Chorus. Directed by Dr. Richard Nance & Barry Johnson.
Free
Pacific Northwest Ballet: George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
Thursday, December 9, 2021 @ 7:30pm – 10:30pm (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: Choral Evensong
Thursday, December 9, 2021 @ 5:30pm – 7:00pm (PST)
Epiphany Parish of Seattle, Seattle, WA, United States
Online and in-person
The Epiphany Choir sings traditional evening prayers of the church – an opportunity for peaceful meditation in the midst of a busy week.
Free (Free)