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Music of the Aids Crisis

Add to Calendar 2026-01-23 19:30:00 2026-01-11 00:20:46 Music of the Aids Crisis Join us for a special Jacobsen Series performance, Music of the Aids Crisis, conducted by Gerard Morris with piano soloist Kim Davenport, joined by 41 School of Music faculty, alumni, and students. The program will include works by Kevin Oldham, Fred Hersch, and Dan Welcher, featuring Oldham's "Concerto for Piano, Opus 14A," one of his largest works, composed after learning of his HIV diagnosis at age 28. Your ticket includes admission to a pre-concert lecture from 6:45-7:15 p.m., "Kevin Oldham's Voice: A Piano Concerto Reborn," with Gerard Morris and Kim Davenport.                                           About the Series The Jacobsen Series was established in 1984 in honor of Leonard Jacobsen, former chair and professor of Puget Sound’s piano department. Ticket sales support the Jacobsen Series Fund, providing outreach and events for students and the community. Thank you to our many patrons whose support has benefitted students and contributed to this successful series. The Keyboard Series, now in its third year, features a dynamic lineup of charismatic guest artists. Learn More Visit pugetsound.edu/jacobsen or call the School of Music at 253.879.3741. Tickets Tickets are available online at tickets.pugetsound.edu, at the Logger Store located in the Wheelock Student Center, or at the door. $25 general admission $20 sr. citizen, student, military, Puget Sound faculty/staff, Community Music participants Admission is free for current Puget Sound and K-12 students.   Location Contact Information School of Music 253.879.3741 support@kwallcompany.com America/Los_Angeles public
Jan 23, 2026
7:30 p.m.

A special performance conducted by Gerard Morris with soloist Kim Davenport, piano, joined by 41 School of Music faculty, alumni, and students.

Join us for a special Jacobsen Series performance, Music of the Aids Crisis, conducted by Gerard Morris with piano soloist Kim Davenport, joined by 41 School of Music faculty, alumni, and students. The program will include works by Kevin Oldham, Fred Hersch, and Dan Welcher, featuring Oldham's "Concerto for Piano, Opus 14A," one of his largest works, composed after learning of his HIV diagnosis at age 28.

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Your ticket includes admission to a pre-concert lecture from 6:45-7:15 p.m., "Kevin Oldham's Voice: A Piano Concerto Reborn," with Gerard Morris and Kim Davenport.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
About the Series

The Jacobsen Series was established in 1984 in honor of Leonard Jacobsen, former chair and professor of Puget Sound’s piano department. Ticket sales support the Jacobsen Series Fund, providing outreach and events for students and the community. Thank you to our many patrons whose support has benefitted students and contributed to this successful series.


The Keyboard Series, now in its third year, features a dynamic lineup of charismatic guest artists.

Learn More

Visit pugetsound.edu/jacobsen or call the School of Music at 253.879.3741.

Tickets

Tickets are available online at tickets.pugetsound.edu, at the Logger Store located in the Wheelock Student Center, or at the door.

  • $25 general admission
  • $20 sr. citizen, student, military, Puget Sound faculty/staff, Community Music participants
  • Admission is free for current Puget Sound and K-12 students.

 

Event Location

Schneebeck Concert Hall. This concert will not be live streamed.

Contact Information
School of Music
253.879.3741