Stay Warm and Inspired with the Arts This Season
As the weather gets colder and we retreat inward, we invite you to warm up and get inspired with the arts here at the University of Washington. From the growing collection of public arts across our campuses, to programming and events, ArtsUW serves as a hub to unite our neighbors and our students and faculty in discovery, curiosity, and creativity. This season, join us as we celebrate life with art and the return of fall arts programming. UW students and employees can receive special perks and discounts such as:
NOV. 22, 2022
Voice Division Recital
Brechemin Auditorium
Students of Thomas Harper and Carrie Shaw perform art songs and arias in a variety of languages and styles. More info and tickets here.
NOV. 29, 2022
Concert and Campus Bands
Katharyn Alvord Gerlich Theater
The UW Concert and Campus Bands present their Autumn Quarter concert, performing music by John Mackey, Norman Dello Joio, and others. More info and tickets here.
NOV. 30, 2022
Studio Jazz Ensemble and Modern Band
Meany Hall—Studio Theatre
The Studio Jazz Ensemble performs big band arrangements and repertory selections. The Modern Band performs innovative arrangements of jazz standards and more. More info and tickets here.
DEC. 1, 2022
Brechemin Piano Series
Brechemin Auditorium
Students from the UW Keyboard Program perform in this quarterly presentation of works from the piano repertoire. More info and tickets here.
DEC. 1, 2022
Emerson String Quartet
Katharyn Alvord Gerlich Theater
The “Farewell Performance” of one of the world’s most esteemed quartets. More info and tickets here.
DEC. 2, 2022
Chamber Singers and University Chorale
Meany Hall—Studio Theatre
The Chamber Singers (Geoffrey Boers) and University Chorale (Giselle Wyers) present their Autumn Quarter concert. More info and tickets here.
DEC. 3, 2022
Composition Studio
Brechemin Auditorium
Emerging and established composers explore unconventional sonic landscapes in this concert of music by students, faculty, alumni, and guests of the university. More info and tickets here.
DEC. 4, 2022
Modern Music Ensemble
Brechemin Auditorium
The University of Washington Modern Music Ensemble (Cristina Valdés, director) performs music from the mid-20th century and beyond. More info and tickets here.
DEC. 6, 2022
Ethnomusicology Visiting Artist Concert: Miguel Ballumbrosio: Afro-Peruvian Music and Dance
Brechemin Auditorium
Autumn Quarter Ethnomusicology Visiting Artist Miguel Ballumbrosio shares the artistry of the Afro-Peruvian traditions and the musical roots borne of his childhood growing up in Chincha, Peru. More info and tickets here.
DEC. 7, 2022
Percussion Ensemble
Meany Hall—Studio Theatre
The University of Washington Percussion Ensemble (Bonnie Whiting, director) performs early and recent works for percussion ensemble in its Autumn Quarter Concert. More info and tickets here.
DEC. 7, 2022
WinterFest
Meany Hall—Katharyn Alvord Gerlich Theater
This popular annual program by the Chamber Singers, University Chorale, University Singers, Treble Choir, Gospel Choir, and UW Glee Club features seven conductors, six choral ensembles, five hundred singers, four graduate conductors, three choral faculty, two hours of great music, and one impressive grand finale. More info and tickets here.
DEC. 8, 2022
Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band
Meany Hall—Katharyn Alvord Gerlich Theater
The UW Wind Ensemble (Timothy Salzman, director) and Symphonic Band (Shaun Day, director) present their Autumn Quarter concert, performing music by by Charles Ives, Rimsky-Korsakov, David Maslanka, and others. With faculty oboist Mary Lynch, guest soloist on N. Rimsky-Korsakov: Variations on a Theme of Glinka. More info and tickets here.