Jacobsen Series: Celebrate! Beethoven@250: Tradition and Innovation

Friday, February 7, 2031 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
The Puget Sound Piano Trio and mezzo-soprano Dawn Padula present an evening of works by Ludwig van Beethoven.

$20 / $15 / free

Harry Partch Ensemble Residency: The Harry Partch Ensemble in Concert

Saturday, February 8, 2031 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Lovers of art, science, and iconoclastic thinking are warmly invited to this introduction to composer Harry Partch's extraordinary musical instruments.

Free

Symphony Tacoma: Mini Maestros – Jungle Jams

Sunday, February 9, 2031 @ 2:30pm – 3:15pm (PST)
Young audience members will learn how instruments can sound like animals and about high and low sounds. Specially created for children ages 2-8.

$7-$13

Jacobsen Series: The Legacy of George Walker

Friday, February 21, 2031 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Dr. Gregory Walker joins Puget Sound music faculty and guests for this celebration of music by his father, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer George Walker.

$20 / 15 / free

University of Puget Sound Symphony Orchestra: Concerto-Aria Winners

Thursday, February 27, 2031 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Heitor Villa-Lobos – Ciranda das sete notas ("Dance of the seven notes")
André Jolivet – Flute Concerto No. 1
Caroline Shaw – Entr'acte
Edward Elgar – Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85
Aric MacDavud – Tango Symphonique

Free

University of Puget Sound: Noon Recital Series

Tuesday, March 4, 2031 @ 12:00pm – 1:00pm (PST)
A variety of short performances by Puget Sound students.

Free

Symphony Tacoma: Mini Maestros – Wacky Wild World of Percussion

Saturday, March 8, 2031 @ 1:30pm – 2:15pm (PST)
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

Jacobsen Series: When the Violin Sings

Friday, September 24, 2032 @ 7:30pm – 8:30pm (PDT)
Reena Esmail – When the Violin
Trevor Weston – Juba for Strings
William Grant Still – Suite for violin & piano
George Enescu – Violin Sonata No. 3, Op. 25

$20 ($15 senior/military/UPS, students free)

University of Puget Sound Fall Festival of Choirs

Sunday, October 10, 2032 @ 4:00pm – 5:00pm (PDT)
Online and in-person
Enjoy a performance featuring the UPS School of Music’s 4 vocal ensembles. Conducted by Steven Zopfi, J. Edmund Hughes, & Kathryn Lehmann.

Free (Free (in person: registration required))

University of Puget Sound: Flowerpot Music Noon Convocation

Wednesday, October 13, 2032 @ 12:00pm – 1:30pm (PDT)
Perform a composition by composer Elliot Cole using an unlikely but beautiful percussion instrument – the flowerpot! SOM faculty James Doyle hosts this lively gathering inspired by the annual Make Music Day.

Free (Free (pre-registration & proof of full vaccination required))

University of Puget Sound Symphony Orchestra: Music & the Power of Influence

Friday, October 15, 2032 @ 7:30pm – 8:30pm (PDT)
Online and in-person
The UPS School of Music Symphony Orchestra presents works by Maria Newman, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, & Edward Elgar, conducted by Anna Edwards.

Free (Free (registration required for in-person attendance))

Music & the Power of Influence featuring Puget Sound's Symphony Orchestra

Friday, October 15, 2032 @ 7:30pm – 8:30pm (PDT)
Online and in-person
The UPS Symphony Orchestra performs works by Maria Newman, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, & Edward Elgar, conducted by Anna Edwards.

Free (Free | In-person: pre-registration/proof of full vaccination required)

Discover Puget Sound: School of Music Showcase Concert

Friday, November 5, 2032 @ 7:30pm – 8:30pm (PDT)
Online and in-person
Join UPS for a showcase of faculty & students from the School of Music. Works by Léo Delibes, Jonathan Larson, Stevie Wonder, Franz Schubert, & more.

Free (Free (registration required for in-person attendance))

University of Puget Sound: School of Music Noon Convocation

Wednesday, November 17, 2032 @ 12:00pm – 1:30pm (PST)
Enjoy a variety of short recital performances featuring voice, piano, & flute students from the UPS School of Music.

Free (Free (registration required))

University of Puget Sound Symphony Orchestra: Spectacular Strings

Friday, November 19, 2032 @ 7:30pm – 8:30pm (PST)
Online and in-person
Join us for Puget Sound Symphony Orchestra’s winter performance, "Spectacular Strings," conducted by Anna Edwards.

Free (Free (registration required for in-person attendance))

University of Puget Sound: Chamber Music I

Saturday, November 20, 2032 @ 2:00pm – 3:00pm (PST)
Online and in-person
Small ensemble works for strings, brass, & piano, performed by Puget Sound’s Chamber Music group I in their first in-person concert of the year.

Free (Free (registration required))

University of Puget Sound: Chamber Music II

Sunday, November 21, 2032 @ 2:00pm – 3:00pm (PST)
Online and in-person
Small ensemble works for strings, performed by Puget Sound’s Chamber Music group II in their first in-person concert of the year.

Free (Free (registration required))

University of Puget Sound Symphony Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, & Jazz Band

Friday, December 3, 2032 @ 7:30pm – 8:30pm (PST)
Online and in-person
Join UPS for a collaborative concert celebrating travel, nature, & influence, featuring Puget Sound’s Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, & Jazz Orchestra.

Free (Free (registration required for in-person attendance))

Erika's one stealthy event ACTUALLY on stage o_O

Wednesday, December 7, 2033 @ 6:30pm – 7:30pm (PST)
Eric EwazenShadowcatcher (onetwothree)
Luciano BerioOpus Number Zoo (Mvt 1 dolce allegro molto sensitivo)
Eric EwazenShadowcatcher (doubleohseven)
Eric EwazenShadowcatcher (shambam)
Luciano BerioOpus Number Zoo (Mvt 15 because numbers are constructs)
Luciano BerioCorale (several onces again)
Luciano BerioCorale