Event Series An Afternoon and Evening of Jazz

An Afternoon and Evening of Jazz

CWU McIntyre Concert Hall 1309 North Alder St., Ellensburg, WA, United States

Join the CWU vocal and instrumental jazz ensembles as they perform their final concert of the year! The concert will feature music by Count Basie, Mary Lou Williams, Thad Jones, Maria Schneider, and more! Jazz Bands II & III, Vocal Jazz II @ 4:00pm. Jazz Band I and Vocal Jazz I @ 7:00pm One ticket… Continue Reading An Afternoon and Evening of Jazz

$10 – $15

CWU Wind Ensemble | “Lux Perpetua”

CWU McIntyre Concert Hall 1309 North Alder St., Ellensburg, WA, United States

The Central Washington University Wind Ensemble under the direction of Dr. T. André Feagin invites you to their final concert of the academic year. The program titled, “Lux Perpetua,” presents works that represent aircraft design, love & light, and the pursuit of a better world. The CWU Wind Ensemble is excited to welcome and collaborate… Continue Reading CWU Wind Ensemble | “Lux Perpetua”

Free

Fauré’s Requiem and Brahms’ Nänie

CWU McIntyre Concert Hall 1309 North Alder St., Ellensburg, WA, United States

The CWU Choirs and Orchestras invite you to our 2023 collaboration concert featuring Fauré’s “Requiem” and “Nänie” by Brahms. The performance is Wednesday, May 31 at 7pm in the Hertz Concert Hall of the McIntyre Music building on the CWU campus. The event is ticketed and features performances by University Chorale, Wildcat Chorus, Vox Divina,… Continue Reading Fauré’s Requiem and Brahms’ Nänie

$10 – $15

Dr. Yerin Kim Faculty Recital with Guest Artist Dr. Kevin Hetmatpanah

CWU McIntyre Concert Hall 1309 North Alder St., Ellensburg, WA, United States

Central Washington University’s Professor Dr. Yerin Kim will perform on Sunday, May 21 at 5 p.m. She will be joined by Gonzaga University's cello Professor and Director of String Program, Dr. Kevin Hekmatpanah. The program will include Beethoven’s Sonata No. 2 in G Minor, Schumann’s Fantasiestücke and Strauss’ Sonata in F Major. Admission for the… Continue Reading Dr. Yerin Kim Faculty Recital with Guest Artist Dr. Kevin Hetmatpanah

Free

Halcyon | CWU Symphonic Band Concert

CWU McIntyre Concert Hall 1309 North Alder St., Ellensburg, WA, United States

The Central Washington University Symphonic Band under the direction of Dr. T. André Feagin invites you to their spring concert titled, “Halycon.” The concert, scheduled for Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at 7:00pm (PTS) explores the concepts of love, innocence, peace and energy. The program features the works of Jodie Blackshaw, Leroy Anderson, Michael Colgrass, Katahj… Continue Reading Halcyon | CWU Symphonic Band Concert

Free

CWU Music welcomes Chor Anno

CWU McIntyre Concert Hall 1309 North Alder St., Ellensburg, WA, United States

Chor Anno, a semi-professional choir with members from all over the NW, will be in residence as CWU Guest Artists from May 12-13. They will be hosting roundtables and workshops for CWU Music Education students and joining the CWU Chamber Choir in a joint concert open to the public. The members of Chor Anno are… Continue Reading CWU Music welcomes Chor Anno

Free

CWU PianoFest Artist Concert

CWU McIntyre Concert Hall 1309 North Alder St., Ellensburg, WA, United States

The CWU Music Department cordially invites our community to this year’s PianoFest featuring stellar guest artists along with esteemed faculty members. The PianoFest has been a pillar of the Ellensburg music scene since it started more than a decade ago and has provided the youth across the State of Washington a platform to showcase their… Continue Reading CWU PianoFest Artist Concert

$10 – $15

US Air Force Band of the Golden West, The Commanders Jazz Ensemble

CWU McIntyre Concert Hall 1309 North Alder St., Ellensburg, WA, United States

The Commanders Jazz Ensemble, from the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West, share America’s heritage through performing the rich sounds of big band jazz. Comprised of 20 full-time professional Airmen-musicians, The Commanders keep an active schedule performing concerts and giving music clinics throughout the west coast of the U.S. Declared a National Treasure… Continue Reading US Air Force Band of the Golden West, The Commanders Jazz Ensemble

Free

CWU Opera Ensemble presents “Viva Italia! Opera Scenes Inspired by Italy”

CWU McIntyre Concert Hall 1309 North Alder St., Ellensburg, WA, United States

On Saturday, April 15 at 7:00 pm and Sunday, April 16 at 2:00 pm, the CWU Opera Ensemble will present “Viva Italia! Opera Scenes Inspired by Italy” in the Hertz Concert Hall. The CWU Music Department is proud to present its brightest vocal talent in a wide array of operatic scenes fully staged and presented… Continue Reading CWU Opera Ensemble presents “Viva Italia! Opera Scenes Inspired by Italy”

$10 – $15

Azul – CWU Symphony Orchestra’s Winter Concert

CWU McIntyre Concert Hall 1309 North Alder St., Ellensburg, WA, United States

The CWU Symphony Orchestra presents a special concert featuring Argentinian composer, Osvaldo Golijov. Golijov’s cello concerto Azul is emblematic of this composer’s gift for integrating diverse influences into a fresh vision that resonates with contemporary audiences. Golijov came of age as a musical polyglot, absorbing styles and idioms he naturally encountered side by side: Old… Continue Reading Azul – CWU Symphony Orchestra’s Winter Concert

$10 – $15