Blues Vespers @ Kilworth is back for its Spring '23 series!  Campus and community members are invited to gather for this 25+ year Tacoma tradition featuring local (and sometimes national!) Blues musicians, some poetry, and a little something to think about.  Hosted by the University Chaplaincy.   The event is free and open to the public; most of our bands have a tip jar to support their gift of time and music.

The School of Music is pleased to welcome guest artist Melissa White for a violin master class. Ms. White is a prominent member of the Chicago-based Sphinx Organization and a founding member of the Harlem Quartet, and is a strong advocate for musicians of color and diverse programming.

Ms. White will be performing Florence Price's violin concerto with the Northwest Sinfonietta on Saturday, March 4 , and has enthusiastically agreed to share her expertise as a soloist and chamber musician while she is in town. Join us for an evening with this inspiring artist.

The School of Music is pleased to host this year's Society of Composer's, Inc. Region VIII Conference, bringing composers from around the country together for a weekend of thoughtful listening and fellowship. The program includes a variety of performances free and open to the public. 

Most of the works are by SCI members with performances by the School of Music's ensembles, including chamber music and choral groups, and the Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra; featuring distinguished guest conductors and artists.

CONCERT SCHEDULE 

Join us for the 31st annual recital concert honoring Bethel Schneebeck, Puget Sound parent, grandparent, and long-time community leader. The Fritts organ in Kilworth Memorial Chapel is named after Mrs. Schneebeck, who was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Arts degree in 1982.

All are invited to a reception following the program in the Kilworth Memorial Chapel basement.

The School of Music, in collaboration with Northwest Sinfonietta, is pleased to welcome Jeffery Meyer, director of orchestras at Arizona State University. (Meyer is filling in for originally scheduled Maestro Mei-Ann Chen.) 

Meyer is an artistic partner of the Northwest Sinfonietta, and through our collaboration with Northwest Sinfonietta, joins us for this dynamic discussion, free and open to the public. Read Meyer's bio.

Enjoy a performance by high school students from throughout the region in a culminating concert as part of the School of Music's annual Honor Choir Festival. Featured guest clinician and former Puget Sound faculty member J. Edmund Hughes will conduct the choir performing the following works:

Learn about clothing waste and how to extend the lives of your clothing items! all materials provided by the makerspace, no experience necessary. bring your used clothes and learn how to mend/fix any holes/rips/signs of wear and tear!

Free tote bag! All decorating supplies provided by the makerspace (buttons, sewing materials, pens, felt, and more)! Learn about low-waste shopping and get creative! (First come, first serve while supplies last).

Join Sustainability Services for a film screening of the Patagonia movie DamNation followed by a discussion by expert panelists about the movie as well as the issue of dams in Washington State. Snacks will be provided!

Join us for a free music concert featuring solo and duet music performed by young children, teens, and adult musicians from the university's Community Music Department. You will hear a variety of recital music repertoire played on violins, piano, and flutes. We invite you to experience a glimpse of the musical growth and celebrate the accomplishments of our student musicians as they journey from beginning to advanced skill levels. 

Admission to this event is free and open to the public. No tickets are required.