October 2023
Discerning the painter’s hand: machine learning on 3D topographic images.
Dr. Ken Singer, Ambrose Swasey Professor of Physics, Case Western Reserve University
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…
WSU Choral Ensembles
Dean Leuthi and Matthew Myers, conductors
Elena Panchenko, piano
Choral selections about exploration and travel
This event has been canceled and will be rescheduled to the spring.
Ben Beres: Do It Again // 25 Years of Printmaking will be on display in the Fine Arts Center’s Gallery 2 from October 9th through December 7th. Ben Beres, a Seattle-based artist, explores countless creative pursuits through a diverse range of artistic media including installations, public works, performance, glass art, and printmaking.
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.
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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Come hear the first band concert of the season featuring the debut of Jon Sweet at WSU and featuring the music of Shuying Li.
Ben Beres, a Seattle-based artist, explores countless creative pursuits through a diverse range of artistic media including installations, public works, performance, glass art, and printmaking, and he will be giving an artist talk on Thursday, October 12th at 4:30PM in the Fine Arts Auditorium. A small reception will follow the presentation.
Fabio Menchetti, piano
Music by Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Schumann
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!
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…
Yoon-Wha Roh, piano
Program to be announced
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!…
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™️)
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…
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.
WSU Trombone Studio
Sarah Miller, director
Featuring the WSU Trombone Choir and solos by members of the WSU Trombone Studio.
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.
Come and watch some invigorating percussion music from a senior music education major!
Inspired by Washington State University’s 2023-24 Common Reading Book, Braiding Sweetgrass, this exhibition highlights crucial themes from Braiding Sweetgrass through the lens of art, inviting visitors from all walks of life to engage in an ongoing conversation about how to prioritize a reciprocal relationship with the land, with each other, and with other living beings.
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…