Pacific Lutheran University Symphony Orchestra – Upcoming Concerts
KammerMusikeren
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
Lagerquist Concert Hall at Pacific Lutheran University, Parkland, WA, United States
KammerMusikere, the chamber orchestra of the Pacific Lutheran University Symphony Orchestra, will present a program of intimate orchestral music making.
Price TBA
PLU Orchestra Series VI
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
Lagerquist Concert Hall at Pacific Lutheran University, Parkland, WA, United States
The Pacific Lutheran University Symphony Orchestra will perform major works from the orchestral repertoire, plus a premiere of a new PLU-inspired work by Gregory Youtz weaving together themes and instrumental colors that have become part of the PLU soundscape.
Price TBA
Pacific Lutheran University presents A Christmas Invitation
Pacific Lutheran University Chorale,
Choir of the West, and
Pacific Lutheran University Symphony Orchestra
Monday, December 7, 2026 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
The world premiere of JAC Redford's A Christmas Invitation, plus traditional Christmas favorites and a carol sing-along.
$17-$32
A Christmas Invitation
Choir of the West,
Pacific Lutheran University Chorale, and
Pacific Lutheran University Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, December 12, 2026 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Lagerquist Concert Hall at Pacific Lutheran University, Parkland, WA, United States
J.A.C. Redford – A Christmas Invitation
Greg Youtz – December: A Meditation on Advent
Traditional Christmas favorites & carols
Greg Youtz – December: A Meditation on Advent
Traditional Christmas favorites & carols
KammerMusikeren: Haydn & Respighi
Monday, April 12, 2027 @ 8:00pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
Lagerquist Concert Hall at Pacific Lutheran University, Parkland, WA, United States
Haydn – Concerto in D major, Hob. XVIII, No. 2
Respighi – Suite in G for Strings and Organ
Respighi – Suite in G for Strings and Organ
Free
PLU Symphony Orchestra: Hovland Piccolo Concerto
Monday, October 11, 2027 @ 8:00pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
Lagerquist Concert Hall at Pacific Lutheran University, Parkland, WA, United States
Egil Hovland – Concerto pour piccolo et orch, Op. 117
$5-$8 (students free)
PLU Symphony Orchestra: Kracht & Copland
Sunday, November 7, 2027 @ 8:00pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Lagerquist Concert Hall at Pacific Lutheran University, Parkland, WA, United States
Jerry Kracht – Three Prayers (premiere)
Copland – Appalachian Spring
Copland – Appalachian Spring
$5-$8 (students free)
In Sweet Rejoicing – A PLU Christmas
Choir of the West,
Pacific Lutheran University Chorale, and
Pacific Lutheran University Symphony Orchestra
Friday, December 3, 2027 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Lagerquist Concert Hall at Pacific Lutheran University, Parkland, WA, United States
Celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation with Bach’s advent cantata “Wachet Auf,” carol medleys, and more.
Sold out
In Sweet Rejoicing – A PLU Christmas
Pacific Lutheran University Chorale,
Choir of the West, and
Pacific Lutheran University Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, December 4, 2027 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm (PST)
Lagerquist Concert Hall at Pacific Lutheran University, Parkland, WA, United States
Celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation with Bach’s advent cantata “Wachet Auf,” carol medleys, and more.
Sold out
In Sweet Rejoicing – A PLU Christmas
Pacific Lutheran University Chorale,
Choir of the West, and
Pacific Lutheran University Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, December 5, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation with Bach’s advent cantata “Wachet Auf,” carol medleys, and more.
$3-$33
In Sweet Rejoicing – A PLU Christmas
Pacific Lutheran University Chorale,
Choir of the West, and
Pacific Lutheran University Symphony Orchestra
Thursday, December 9, 2027 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Lagerquist Concert Hall at Pacific Lutheran University, Parkland, WA, United States
Celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation with Bach’s advent cantata “Wachet Auf,” carol medleys, and more.
Sold out
In Sweet Rejoicing – A PLU Christmas
Pacific Lutheran University Chorale,
Choir of the West, and
Pacific Lutheran University Symphony Orchestra
Friday, December 10, 2027 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Lagerquist Concert Hall at Pacific Lutheran University, Parkland, WA, United States
Celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation with Bach’s advent cantata “Wachet Auf,” carol medleys, and more.
Sold out
PLU Symphony Orchestra: Nordic Light Symphony (US premiere)
Saturday, March 4, 2028 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts at PLU, Tacoma, WA, United States
US premiere performance of the "Nordic Light Symphony" by Latvian composer Eriks Esenvalds.
Pricing TBA
PLU Orchestra Series IV: Student Showcase
Tuesday, March 21, 2028 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
Lagerquist Concert Hall at Pacific Lutheran University, Parkland, WA, United States
A concert showcasing the talents of PLU students.
Price TBD
PLU: University Symphony Orchestra: Student Showcase
Tuesday, April 11, 2028 @ 8:00pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
Lagerquist Concert Hall at Pacific Lutheran University, Parkland, WA, United States
Student Showcase performance with a pre-concert talk from guest composer Cindy McTee.
$5-$8 (18 & under free)
PLU Symphony Orchestra: Tour Preview Concert
Tuesday, May 9, 2028 @ 8:00pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
Lagerquist Concert Hall at Pacific Lutheran University, Parkland, WA, United States
University Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Jeffrey Bell-Hanson.
$5-$8 (students free)
PLU Symphony Orchestra: Dittersdorf's Concerto for String Bass & Orchestra
Tuesday, October 10, 2028 @ 8:00pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
Lagerquist Concert Hall at Pacific Lutheran University, Parkland, WA, United States
Dittersdorf – Concerto for String Bass and Orchestra
$5-$10 (students free)
PLU: University Symphony Orchestra
Monday, November 6, 2028 @ 8:00pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Lagerquist Concert Hall at Pacific Lutheran University, Parkland, WA, United States
Huw Edwards conducts the University Symphony Orchestra.
$5-$10 (students free)
Gloria! A PLU Christmas
Pacific Lutheran University Chorale,
Choir of the West, and
Pacific Lutheran University Symphony Orchestra
Monday, December 4, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
See the musicians of Pacific Lutheran University in the most beloved holiday traditions in the Northwest as they present their annual Christmas concert.
$5-$35
PLU Symphony Orchestra: Student Showcase, Bruckner
Tuesday, March 20, 2029 @ 8:00pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
Lagerquist Concert Hall at Pacific Lutheran University, Parkland, WA, United States
Pacific Luthern University presents a concert by the University Symphony Orchestra featuring student winners of composition and performance competitions, and Bruckner's 4th Symphony.
$5-$10 (students free)
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