Music at Willamette

Our 2024-2025 performances include free concerts, the Distinguished Artists Series, and performances included in the Theatre subscription series.

Willamette University Music Department

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES


Karina May, Senior Recital

Sunday, February 16, 2025 • 6:00 p.m.

Hudson Concert Hall
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center
Karina May (and many friends) will be performing all-original songs and text settings at this performance. Come join us for an evening of ethereal acoustic music and wonderful atmosphere. All are welcome to this free event.

The Goudy Distinguished Artist Series Presents:

The Genius of Josquin

Considered one of the greatest composers of the Renaissance
Performed by Cantores in Ecclesia

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 • 7:30 pm
Hudson Concert Hall
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center 

This evening concert is dedicated entirely to the diverse and extraordinary music of Josquin de Prez (c. 1450-1521). This innovative, compositional genius wrote not only sacred music, but also secular songs in the major languages of the day—Latin, Italian, and French. His expressive musical style led to the development of the madrigal, a quintessential form of the Renaissance. The music will be interspersed with insightful commentary by Kerry McCarthy, one of the preeminent scholars on music of this period.

Cantores in Ecclesia, directed by Blake Applegate, is a specialized vocal ensemble dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Gregorian chant and sacred polyphony in liturgical context within the Latin Mass of the Catholic Church.

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Hope Lingers On

 Sunday, February 23, 2025 • 7:00 p.m.

Hudson Concert Hall
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center
University Chamber Choir, Vox, and Voce perform music by Bob Dylan, Arvo Pärt, Maddalena Casulana and others, as well as songs inspired by the suffragist and civil rights movements.
All are welcome to this free event. 

Willamette Singers with special guest Garrett Baxter

 Thursday February 27, 2025 • 7:30 p.m.

Hudson Concert Hall
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center
Join us for an evening of jazz where the Willamette Singers will debut a new piece by Garrett Baxter, who is also performing with the Singers.
All are welcome to this free event.

Dr. James Miley, Faculty Recital

Sunday, March 2, 2025 • 7:00 p.m.

Rogers Rehearsal Hall
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center
All are welcome to this free event. 

Fetes des Femmes

Fete des Femmes - A musical celebration of International Women's Month

FETE DES FEMMES logo, silhouette of a woman

Performances by Willamette’s Award-Winning Music Faculty and Special Guests

Saturday, March 8, 2025 • 7:30 p.m.

Hudson Concert Hall
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center

In its fourth annual tribute to International Women’s Day, Willamette Music brings together an extraordinary array of performances from around the globe and through the decades, all in celebration of countless contributions women have made to the world of music. Join us in celebrating the timeless voices and talents that have paved the way for centuries of female musicians and artists.

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The Little Prince

Saturday, March 15, 2025 • 7:00 pm

Sunday, March 16, 2025 • 3:00 pm

Smith Auditorium

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s beloved tale comes to life in The Little Prince, a mesmerizing opera that captures the wonder, wisdom, and whimsy of the timeless classic. With a soaring score and enchanting visuals, this operatic adaptation follows the young Prince on his journey across the universe, encountering whimsical characters and profound lessons along the way. A celebration of love, loss, and the power of imagination, The Little Prince is perfect for audiences of all ages. Whether you are rediscovering the story or experiencing it for the first time, this opera will transport you to a world where the heart sees what is truly essential. Don’t miss this breathtaking production—where music, storytelling, and adventure come together in an unforgettable journey!

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The Little Prince Composed by Rachel Portman
Libretto by Nicholas Wright
Presented under license from G. Schirmer Inc. o/b/o Chester Music, Ltd./St.
Rose Music Publishing, Copyright owners.


Jazz Collective with special guest Patty Darling

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 • 7:30 p.m.

Hudson Concert Hall
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center
All are welcome to this free event.

Elise Fashimpaur, Senior Recital

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 • 7:30 p.m.

Hudson Concert Hall
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center
All are welcome to this free event.

2025 Chamber Choir Northern California Tour Performances

2025 Chamber Choir

March 20-25, 2025 • 3:30pm
Novato | San Francisco | Sacramento
 

Students from Willamette’s highly-selective Chamber Choir travel to northern California to perform concerts and exchange with high schools in Novato, San Francisco, and Sacramento.

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Ash Scott, Senior Recital

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 • 7:00 p.m.

Hudson Concert Hall
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center

All are welcome to this free event.


Juliana Ha, Senior Recital

Thursday, April 3, 2025 • 7:00 p.m.

Hudson Concert Hall
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center
All are welcome to this free event.

Dr. Hannah Penn, Faculty Recital

Sunday, April 6, 2025 • 3:00 p.m.

Hudson Concert Hall
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center
All are welcome to this free event.

Sonic Arts

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 • 7:30 p.m.

Rogers Rehearsal Hall
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center
All are welcome to this free event.

Student Scholarship Recognition Day Concert

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 • 1:00 p.m.

Hudson Concert Hall
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center

All are welcome to this free event. 


Willamette Singers and Jazz Collective

Thursday, April 17, 2025 • 7:30 p.m.

Rogers Rehearsal Hall
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center

All are welcome to this free event.   


Willamette Small Ensembles Concert

Saturday, April 19, 2025 • 4:00 p.m.

Hudson Concert Hall
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center

All are welcome to this free event.   


University Concert Band and Vox and Voce

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 • 7:30 p.m.

Hudson Concert Hall
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center

All are welcome to this free event.   


Willamette Master Chorus, joined by Willamette Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Choir

Saturday, April 26, 2025 • 3:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 27, 2025 • 3:00 p.m.

Hudson Concert Hall
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center

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Composers Recital with Music Improv Class

Monday, April 28, 2025 • 7:30 p.m.

Hudson Concert Hall
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center

All are welcome to this free event.   


Graduating Music Seniors Celebration

Saturday, May 17, 2025 • 2:00 p.m.

Hudson Concert Hall
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center

All are welcome to this free event.

Reception following. 

Willamette University

Music at Willamette

Salem Campus

Address
Rogers Music Center 103 (Main Office)
900 State Street
Salem Oregon 97301 U.S.A.
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