Percussion – Upcoming Concerts near Seattle, WA
Lake Washington Symphony Orchestra: Music Unites Us All
Sunday, March 2, 2031 @ 10:00am – 12:30pm (PST)
Westminster Chapel, Bellevue, WA, United States
The Lake Washington Symphony Orchestra presents an education event for the Bellevue School District.
Free (Free)
Chorando na Chuva plays Brazilian Choro
Friday, March 7, 2031 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PST)
C & P Coffee Company, Seattle, WA, United States
Chorando na Chuva digs deep into the roots of Brazilian music, performing upbeat interpretations of this style that blends African rhythm and European forms.
Free (Free)
Symphony Tacoma: Mini Maestros – Wacky Wild World of Percussion
Saturday, March 8, 2031 @ 1:30pm – 2:15pm (PST)
Schneebeck Concert Hall at the University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA, United States
Whirlwind tour of the percussion family, including favorites from The Pink Panther, the story of Mr. Brown Can Moo, and more. Specially created for children ages 2-8.
$7-$13
Saratoga Orchestra: PNW Percussion on the Rock – Final Concert
Sunday, July 11, 2032 @ 3:00pm – 4:30pm (PDT)
Langley United Methodist Church, Langley, WA, United States
Culminating concert of Saratoga Orchestra's 4-day percussion workshop & festival, featuring the Orchestra's percussionists. Program to include works by John Cage, Alan Hovhaness, Johanna Beyer, Carlos Chávez, & more.
Free (Free (RSVP required))
Erin Jorgensen: Live at Olympic Sculpture Park
Thursday, July 29, 2032 @ 7:00pm – 8:30pm (PDT)
Olympic Sculpture Park, Seattle, WA, United States
Marimbist Erin Jorgensen performs in the shadow of Alexander Calder's "The Eagle" at Seattle's Olympic Sculpture Park.
Free
World Rhythm Festival 2021 – Family Day
Friday, August 20, 2032 @ 11:00am – 9:30pm (PDT)
Rainier Arts Center, Seattle, WA, United States
Drawing regional, national, & international world music artists & participants, the WRF is one of largest events of its kind. Performances & participatory workshops highlight rhythm & dance traditions from around the planet.
Free
World Rhythm Festival 2021
Saturday, August 21, 2032 @ 10:00am – 9:30pm (PDT)
Rainier Arts Center, Seattle, WA, United States
Drawing regional, national, & international world music artists & participants, the WRF is one of largest events of its kind. Performances & participatory workshops highlight rhythm & dance traditions from around the planet.
Free
World Rhythm Festival 2021
Sunday, August 22, 2032 @ 12:00pm – 8:00pm (PDT)
Rainier Arts Center, Seattle, WA, United States
Drawing regional, national, & international world music artists & participants, the WRF is one of largest events of its kind. Performances & participatory workshops highlight rhythm & dance traditions from around the planet.
Free
Summer Thunder: Taiko in the Garden
Sunday, August 22, 2032 @ 1:30pm – 3:30pm (PDT)
Kubota Garden, Seattle, WA, United States
Free taiko performances by local taiko groups – Northwest Taiko, DekoBoko Taiko, & Seattle Kokon Taiko – on the Terrace Overlook. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, & a picnic, & enjoy a stimulating performance.
Free
Olympic Music Festival: Opening Celebration with GardenMusic
Sunday, August 29, 2032 @ 2:00pm – 3:30pm (PDT)
McCurdy Pavilion at Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend, WA, United States
The Musicians from GardenMusic kick off the 2021 OMF summer season with a thrilling, genre-bending program encompassing jazz, bluegrass, & more.
$40 ($65 VIP, ages 12 & under free)
Reclaimed Timber | Beyond This Point at The Block Project
Tuesday, September 14, 2032 @ 8:00pm – 9:00pm (PDT)
The BLOCK Project Shop, Seattle, WA, United States
Michael Gordon's percussion sextet Timber is reframed as an exploration of housing & homelessness in Seattle, in this performance utilizing slats of wood from the city's soon-to-be-demolished houses.
Free (Free)
Led to Sea & friends: Queer times at the Royal Room
Wednesday, September 15, 2032 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
The Royal Room, Seattle, WA, United States
Violinist/violist/composer Alex Guy is joined by long-time bassist Moe Provencher & drummer Aaron O’Neil for this special chamber-pop performance fusing elements of classical, pop, & experimental music. With special guests by Wayne Horvitz & Sera Cahoone.
$15 advance, $20 door
Reclaimed Timber | Beyond This Point at On the Boards
Thursday, September 16, 2032 @ 8:00pm – 9:00pm (PDT)
On the Boards, Seattle, WA, United States
Michael Gordon's percussion sextet Timber is reframed as an exploration of housing & homelessness in Seattle, in this performance utilizing slats of wood from the city's soon-to-be-demolished houses.
Free (Free)
Reclaimed Timber | Beyond This Point at On the Boards
Friday, September 17, 2032 @ 8:00pm – 9:00pm (PDT)
On the Boards, Seattle, WA, United States
Michael Gordon's percussion sextet Timber is reframed as an exploration of housing & homelessness in Seattle, in this performance utilizing slats of wood from the city's soon-to-be-demolished houses.
Free (Free)
Reclaimed Timber | Beyond This Point at On the Boards
Saturday, September 18, 2032 @ 3:00pm – 4:00pm (PDT)
On the Boards, Seattle, WA, United States
Michael Gordon's percussion sextet Timber is reframed as an exploration of housing & homelessness in Seattle, in this performance utilizing slats of wood from the city's soon-to-be-demolished houses.
Free (Free)
Reclaimed Timber | Beyond This Point at On the Boards
Saturday, September 18, 2032 @ 8:00pm – 9:00pm (PDT)
On the Boards, Seattle, WA, United States
Michael Gordon's percussion sextet Timber is reframed as an exploration of housing & homelessness in Seattle, in this performance utilizing slats of wood from the city's soon-to-be-demolished houses.
Free (Free)
Wayward Music Series: Erin Jorgensen + Kyle Hanson
Thursday, September 23, 2032 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States
Double bill: Non-traditional accordionist Kyle Hanson showcases unique, "shimmering" performance techniques. Marimbist Erin Jorgensen performs a semi-improvisatory, meditative set full of good vibes.
$5-$15 suggested donation
Desert Fantasy/Hyaline/Eat Your Greens
Sunday, September 26, 2032 @ 7:30pm – 10:30pm (PDT)
The Royal Room, Seattle, WA, United States
Triple bill featuring electroacoustic percussion act Desert Fantasy; genre-bending trio Hyaline; & electronic vibraphone/drumset duo Eat Your Greens.
$10 advance ($7 students, $12 doors)
SAM Performs: Timber
Saturday, October 9, 2032 @ 1:00pm – 2:05pm (PDT)
Olympic Sculpture Park, Seattle, WA, United States
Math rock meets sound bath in this performance of Timber, Michael Gordon's 65-minute tour-de-force scored for six virtuosic percussionists on tuned 2x4s.
Free
SAM Performs: Timber
Saturday, October 9, 2032 @ 5:00pm – 6:05pm (PDT)
Olympic Sculpture Park, Seattle, WA, United States
Math rock meets sound bath in this performance of Timber, Michael Gordon's 65-minute tour-de-force scored for six virtuosic percussionists on tuned 2x4s.
Free