Jack Straw Spring 2018 Artist Showcase

Sunday, April 22, 2029 @ 2:00pm – 6:00pm (PDT)
Jack Straw Cultural Center, Seattle, WA, United States
An afternoon of music and performance celebrating work produced by resident artists in the Jack Straw Artist Support Program: Beth Fleenor, Gin Hammond, Aaron J. Shay, and Neil Welch.

Free (Free ($5-$15 suggested donation))

On the Boards presents Dani Tirrell: Black Bois

Friday, April 27, 2029 @ 8:00pm – 9:40pm (PDT)
On the Boards, Seattle, WA, United States
A love letter to Black bodies, minds, and spirits, with live music by composer/musical director Benjamin Hunter.

$30 / $23 / $15

On the Boards presents Dani Tirrell: Black Bois

Sunday, April 29, 2029 @ 5:00pm – 6:40pm (PDT)
On the Boards, Seattle, WA, United States
A love letter to Black bodies, minds, and spirits, with live music by composer/musical director Benjamin Hunter.

$30 / $23 / $15

'CHANTAL?' + Live Cello Accompaniment by Sonia Wieder-Atherton

Sunday, April 29, 2029 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PDT)
Northwest Film Forum, Seattle, WA, United States
Live cello accompaniment to Chantal Akerman’s Blow Up My Town by Akerman collaborator Sonia Wieder-Atherton, including Bartók’s Sonata for Solo Violin (transcribed here for cello).

$13-$16

Bellevue Presbyterian Church: Peace in Our Time – Worship Through Music

Sunday, May 6, 2029 @ 9:00am – 10:00am (PDT)
Bellevue Presbyterian Church, Bellevue, WA, United States
Vaughan Williams – Dona Nobis Pacem
Vaughan Williams – "Antiphon" from Five Mystical Songs
Vaughan Williams – Psalm Tune on Old Hundredth
arr. Mack Wilberg – Peace Like a River

Free

Bellevue Presbyterian Church: Peace in Our Time – Worship Through Music

Sunday, May 6, 2029 @ 11:00am – 12:00pm (PDT)
Bellevue Presbyterian Church, Bellevue, WA, United States
Vaughan Williams – Dona Nobis Pacem
Vaughan Williams – "Antiphon" from Five Mystical Songs
Vaughan Williams – Psalm Tune on Old Hundredth
arr. Mack Wilberg – Peace Like a River

Free

On the Boards presents JACK & by Kaneza Schaal and Cornell Alston

Thursday, May 10, 2029 @ 8:00pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
On the Boards, Seattle, WA, United States
A new experimental theater work that considers the measureless damages of being in prison, with live music by musician and composer Rucyl Mills.

General admission $23-$30 / Seniors $21-$23 / Under 25: $12-$15

On the Boards presents JACK & by Kaneza Schaal and Cornell Alston

Saturday, May 12, 2029 @ 5:00pm – 6:30pm (PDT)
On the Boards, Seattle, WA, United States
A new experimental theater work that considers the measureless damages of being in prison, with live music by musician and composer Rucyl Mills.

General admission $23-$30 / Seniors $21-$23 / Under 25: $12-$15

Bangers & Brass

Saturday, May 19, 2029 @ 2:00pm – 4:00pm (PDT)
Overlake Christian Church, Redmond, WA, United States
British brass band tunes and marches followed by a traditional afternoon tea – and a raffle!

$20-$25 (kids under 10 FREE)

Music on the Ridge: Live Organ and Laurel and Hardy!

Thursday, July 12, 2029 @ 7:00pm – 8:30pm (PDT)
St. John United Lutheran Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Organist Nathan Jensen plays live organ to accompany silent shorts by comedic geniuses Laurel and Hardy.

Free (Free)

Choral Evensong at St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Saturday, October 13, 2029 @ 5:30pm – 6:15pm (PDT)
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Seattle, WA, United States
An evening of prayer, contemplation, and song featuring canticles by Christopher Tye.

Free (Free)

The Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions: Washington District

Saturday, October 27, 2029 @ 1:00pm – 3:00pm (PDT)
Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, Seattle, WA, United States
30 young singers vie for cash prizes and a chance to compete on the Metropolitan Opera stage.

$20

Hymns of Faith and Praise: Mack Wilberg, John Rutter, & Copland

Sunday, October 28, 2029 @ 9:00am – 12:00pm (PDT)
Bellevue Presbyterian Church, Bellevue, WA, United States
Settings by Mack Wilberg and John Rutter, with Aaron Copland's Fanfare.

Free (Free)

Music at St. James Cathedral: Solemn Mass for the Feast of All Souls – Requiem by Mozart

Friday, November 2, 2029 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PDT)
St. James Cathedral, Seattle, WA, United States
Gain new insights into a beloved musical work by experiencing Mozart’s masterpiece within the context of the Mass for which it was written.

Free (Free)

Jack Straw Artist Showcase: 25 Years of Jack Straw Artists

Sunday, November 11, 2029 @ 2:00pm – 8:00pm (PST)
Jack Straw Cultural Center, Seattle, WA, United States
A day of music of all genres, dance, and readings featuring past and present resident artists from the Jack Straw Cultural Center Artist Support Program.

$5-$15 suggested donation

UW Concerto Competition: Piano/Keyboard

Friday, November 16, 2029 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Brechemin Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
University of Washington keyboard performance students compete for a chance to perform with the UW Symphony.

Free

UW Concerto Competition: Woodwind / brass / percussion

Monday, November 19, 2029 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Brechemin Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
University of Washington woodwind, brass, and percussion performance students compete for a chance to perform with the UW Symphony.

Free

UW Concerto Competition: Strings & Viola

Friday, November 30, 2029 @ 1:30pm – 3:30pm (PST)
Brechemin Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
University of Washington School of Music viola students compete for an opportunity to solo with the UW Symphony on Bruch’s Romanze, Op. 85.

Free

Russian Chamber Music Foundation: Piano/Chamber Music Competition

Saturday, December 1, 2029 @ 5:00am – 4:59am (PST)
Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, Mercer Island, WA, United States
Participants ranging from age 5 up to college gather to compete for the first place prize in this piano/chamber music competition.

Free

Music at St. James Cathedral: A Service of Readings & Carols

Friday, December 14, 2029 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
St. James Cathedral, Seattle, WA, United States
In the soft glow of candlelight, readings from Holy Scripture tell of the coming of Christ’s birth while Cathedral musicians perform music for the Advent season, illuminating and elevating the story.

Free (Free)