First Free Methodist Church – Upcoming Concerts
SMCO Season Opener: Mendelssohn, Strauss, Beethoven
Friday, October 1, 2027 @ 8:00pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
First Free Methodist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Mendelssohn – Hebrides Overture, Op. 26 "Fingal's Cave"
Strauss – Metamorphosen for 23 Solo Strings
Beethoven – Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15
Strauss – Metamorphosen for 23 Solo Strings
Beethoven – Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15
$15-$20
OSSCS: From Russia With Love
Friday, October 8, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
First Free Methodist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Rimsky-Korsakov – Russian Easter Overture, Op. 36
Tchaikovsky – Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33
Prokofiev – Alexander Nevsky, Op. 78
Tchaikovsky – Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33
Prokofiev – Alexander Nevsky, Op. 78
$10-$25 (youth free)
OSSCS: British Isles
Friday, November 12, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:45pm (PST)
First Free Methodist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Arnold – Four Scottish Dances, Op. 59
Seeger – “The Bells of Rhymney”
Traditional – “All Through the Night”
Stanford – Irish Rhapsody No. 1, Op. 78
Vaughan Williams – A Sea Symphony
Seeger – “The Bells of Rhymney”
Traditional – “All Through the Night”
Stanford – Irish Rhapsody No. 1, Op. 78
Vaughan Williams – A Sea Symphony
$10-$25 (youth free)
SPU Instrumental Concert
Wednesday, November 17, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
First Free Methodist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Symphonic Wind Ensemble directed by Danny Helseth. Symphony Orchestra directed by Julia Tai.
Puget Sound Symphony Orchestra: 'To Boldly Go'
Friday, November 19, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
First Free Methodist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Michael Giacchino – Star Trek Into Darkness Suite
Barber – Symphony No. 1
Beethoven – Symphony No. 5
Barber – Symphony No. 1
Beethoven – Symphony No. 5
$5-$8
Northwest Girlchoir: December Moon, December Stars
Friday, December 3, 2027 @ 7:00pm – 8:45pm (PST)
First Free Methodist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Reflective, shimmering holiday repertoire illuminated by sun, moon, and stars.
$15-$20
OSSCS: Messiah
Friday, December 17, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 10:30pm (PST)
First Free Methodist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
A complete and uncut performance of Georg Frideric Handel’s most celebrated oratorio.
$10-$25 (youth free)
OSSCS: Destiny
Friday, February 4, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
First Free Methodist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Brahms – Schicksalslied, Op. 54
2016 –2017 OSSCS Concerto Competition winner
Schubert – Incidental Music to Rosamunde, D. 797
2016 –2017 OSSCS Concerto Competition winner
Schubert – Incidental Music to Rosamunde, D. 797
$10-$25, youth free
Seattle Pacific University: Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Thursday, February 24, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
First Free Methodist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Symphonic Wind Ensemble directed by Danny Helseth.
Free
SPU Orchestra Concert
Thursday, March 2, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
First Free Methodist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
A select ensemble of strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion instruments directed by Julia Tai.
Free
SPU Men's and Women's Choir Concert
Friday, March 3, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
First Free Methodist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Come hear some of the best music written and arranged for men’s and women’s voices.
Free
Puget Sound Symphony Orchestra: Symphonic Dances
Saturday, March 4, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
First Free Methodist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Borodin – Polovtsian Dances
John Adams – Chairman Dances
Rachmaninoff – Symphonic Dances, Op. 45
John Adams – Chairman Dances
Rachmaninoff – Symphonic Dances, Op. 45
$5-$8
SPU Percussion Ensemble Concert
Tuesday, March 7, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
First Free Methodist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Featuring traditional and classical music as well as historic compositions on drums and other percussion instruments.
Free
SPU Concert & Chamber Choir
Friday, March 10, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
First Free Methodist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
The SPU Chamber and Concert Choirs perform their winter concert.
Free
Seattle Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra: Hearing Nature
Friday, March 17, 2028 @ 8:00pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
First Free Methodist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Schoenberg – Chamber Symphony No. 1, Op. 9
Fauré – Pelléas et Mélisande, Op. 80
Takemitsu – Garden Rain
Vivaldi – Violin Concerto in F minor RV 297, "Winter" from The Four Seasons
Fauré – Pelléas et Mélisande, Op. 80
Takemitsu – Garden Rain
Vivaldi – Violin Concerto in F minor RV 297, "Winter" from The Four Seasons
$20/$15
SPU Faculty Concert: The Elements
Monday, April 17, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PDT)
First Free Methodist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Poised between progressive jazz, post-rock, and contemporary classical music, a playful juxtaposition amidst our heady intellects and our groove craving souls.
Free (Free)
OSSCS: Brahms Requiem
Saturday, April 22, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 9:45pm (PDT)
First Free Methodist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Mozart – Ave verum corpus, K. 618
Chopin – Work for piano and orchestra TBD
Brahms – Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45
Chopin – Work for piano and orchestra TBD
Brahms – Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45
$10-$25, youth free
Northwest Chorale: Handel's 'Israel in Egypt'
Saturday, May 13, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
First Free Methodist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
A rarely performed epic oratorio by G. F. Handel featuring double choir, guest soloists, and orchestra.
Free
SPU Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert
Friday, May 19, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
First Free Methodist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
A select ensemble of wind and percussion players.
Free (Free)
Puget Sound Symphony Orchestra: Victory Fanfare
Saturday, May 20, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
First Free Methodist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Shostakovich – Festive Overture, Op. 96
John Williams – Star Wars Suite
Copland – Symphony No. 3
John Williams – Star Wars Suite
Copland – Symphony No. 3
$5-$8