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Thursday, October 5 @7:30 pm
Guest Artist: Dr. Alessandra Feris, piano
WSU Pullman - Kimbrough Music Building

PROGRAM

Brazilian pianist Alessandra Feris has performed widely in Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Costa Rica, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Portugal, Serbia, Greece, and in the United States, making successful solo debuts in major venues such as the Theatro São Pedro in Porto Alegre (Brazil), the Costa Rican National Theater, the Steinway…

Saturday, October 7 @10 am
WSU Flute Day
WSU Pullman - Kimbrough Music Building

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Admission: $5 for pre-registration, $10 on-site registration

The WSU Flute Day is open to all flutists interested in advancing their flute skills. The event will include sessions on Tone & Vibrato, Technique, Flute Basics, an Orchestral Excerpts Masterclass, Guest Master Class and Recital, and…

Monday, October 9 @7:30 pm
Guest Artist: Dr. Mark Thiele, tuba (Oktubafest Pt 1)
WSU Pullman - Bryan Hall

Program

Oktubafest Part 1 will feature guest artist Dr. Mark Thiele from the University of Idaho. Dr. Thiele will perform exciting new music featuring the unusual combination of tuba, jazz piano, and drums.

Tuesday, October 10 @7:30 pm
Guest Artist: Shuying Li, composer
WSU Pullman - Bryan Hall

Program

Come celebrate the music of Shuying Li. A renowned composer of orchestra, band, opera, and chamber music, Shuying travels to Pullman to coach several faculty and student ensembles in preparation of her music for various performances.

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Wednesday, October 11 @7:30 pm
WSU Symphonic Band and Symphonic Wind Ensemble
WSU Pullman - Bryan Hall

Come hear the first band concert of the season featuring the debut of Jon Sweet at WSU and featuring the music of Shuying Li.

Friday, October 13 @4 pm
Department of Art // OPEN HOUSE
WSU Pullman - Fine Arts Building

Come see what’s new and exciting in the Department of Art! Take a studio tour, learn something new, and of course, see all kinds of art and meet our graduate students and faculty.
Demonstrations and performances will happening throughout the night and across the whole building. Every gallery will be full, featuring faculty, graduate, and undergraduate artwork. All are welcome and encouraged to join in!

Tuesday, October 17 @7:30 pm
Jazz Concert
WSU Pullman - Kimbrough Music Building

Program: 

WSU Jazz Big Band (directed by Dr. Aaron Hill) and Jazz Northwest (WSU Jazz Faculty Ensemble) feat. Heather Bambrick (Canadian jazz vocalist, JUNO/ECMA nominee)

SPONSORED BY ALLEGRO. Allegro is an umbrella Registered Student Organization that represents all music…

Friday, October 20 @3:10 pm
Student Recital: Harrison Gaal, violin
WSU Pullman - Bryan Hall

PROGRAM

This Senior Violin Recital is an accumulation of my most favorite works from my undergraduate studies here at WSU, in collaboration with the amazing pianist Karen Nguyen. This Senior Violin Recital will showcase my favorite pieces from my favorite musical eras, in my first and final WSU recital!…

Friday, October 20 @4:10 pm
Student Recital: Zachary Simmons, euphonium
WSU Pullman - Bryan Hall

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A fun-filled afternoon of Euphonium music! Come laugh, cry, and enjoy a wide variety of the euphonium repertoire! We’ll give you the whole seat but you’ll only need the edge. (Not an official part of the octubafest enterprise™️)

Friday, October 20 @7:30 pm
Faculty Artist Series: Chris Dickey, tuba (Oktubafest Pt 2)
WSU Pullman - Bryan Hall

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This year’s Oktubafest continues with WSU tuba professor Dr. Chris Dickey. This recital will feature a world premiere by Nicole Chamberlain titled Catawampus which was funded by a Washington Artist Trust Grant. Joining Dr. Dickey are Dr. Fabio Menchetti, Dr. Jacqueline Wilson, and tuba graduate…

Saturday, October 21 @9 am
WSU Choral Festival
WSU Pullman - Kimbrough Music Building

Registration now open! (Link to Choral Festival page: https://music.wsu.edu/area-information/vocal-choral/choral-festival/)

Each fall, the WSU School of Music welcomes high school choirs throughout the region for an educational choral festival. The goal of this event is to excite, encourage, and educate students while developing a spirit of camaraderie…

Monday, October 23 @7:30 pm
Faculty Artist Series: Solstice Wind Quintet
WSU Pullman - Bryan Hall

PROGRAM

The Solstice Wind Quintet will perform works by Valerie Coleman, Paquito D’Rivera, Franz Danzi, Shuying Li, and Carl Nielsen. The Solstice Wind Quintet is a faculty quintet with Sophia Tegart, flute; Keri McCarthy, oboe; Shannon Scott, clarinet; Martin King, horn; and Jacqueline Wilson, bassoon.

Friday, October 27 @3:10 pm
Student Recital: Wyatt Salus, guitar
WSU Pullman - Bryan Hall

Program

Join Wyatt Salus, Yeseul Kim, Nathaniel Ballard, and Brayden Schultz for an hour of jazz, featuring works by Barney Kessel, Pat Metheny, Charlie Parker, and Wyatt Salus.

Tuesday, October 31 @7:30 pm
Percussion Ensemble Concert
WSU Pullman - Compton Union Building

PROGRAM

For a fun Halloween treat, the percussion ensemble is presenting an evening of ghoulish, fun music for trick-or-treaters of all ages! Costumes are encouraged – wear your best Halloween costume for a change to win a prize! The concert will held in the Compton Union Building’s (CUB) Auditorium…