Symphony Orchestra is a select ensemble of strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion instruments that performs works from the extensive orchestral literature. Symphony Orchestra performs on campus in concerts each quarter, as well as annually at the highly acclaimed Sacred Sounds of Christmas, an Advent and Christmas celebration in downtown Seattle.

Seattle Pacific University Orchestras: Sacred Songs with Strings

Friday, February 25, 2022 @ 7:30pm – 10:00pm (PST)
First Free Methodist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Online and in-person

The SPU String Ensemble is honored to collaborate with soprano Dr. Shana Mashego for an evening of music composed for strings and voice. Jo…

Free

Seattle Pacific University: Orchestra Concert

Thursday, February 27, 2020 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
First Free Methodist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
The SPU Symphony Orchestra explores the dance music of black composers throughout the 19th and 20th centuries in honor of African American Heritage Month.

Free (Free)

Seattle Pacific University: Instrumental Concert

Friday, November 15, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
First Free Methodist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
The SPU Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, and small chamber ensembles perform western art music and give a preview of SPU's Sacred Sounds of Christmas.

Free (Free)

Seattle Pacific University Symphony Orchestra

Thursday, May 23, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
First Free Methodist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
A wide variety of musical styles from modern-day composers as well as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven.

Free

Seattle Pacific University Symphony Orchestra Concert

Thursday, February 28, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
First Free Methodist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
From calculated brilliance of Mozart to the vibrant warmth of Brahms.

Free

'Flos Campi' featuring the SPU Orchestra & Choir

Thursday, May 24, 2018 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PDT)
First Free Methodist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
From Mozart to Brahms, this SPU Symphony Orchestra concert is an evening of music not to be missed.

Free

SPU Symphony Orchestra: Ravel Piano Concerto

Thursday, March 1, 2018 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
First Free Methodist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Ravel – Piano Concerto in G major
Caleb Bantum – Ash-colored for Strings (student composer)
Beethoven – Symphony No. 8 in F major

Free

SPU Orchestra Concert

Thursday, March 2, 2017 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
First Free Methodist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
A select ensemble of strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion instruments directed by Julia Tai.

Free

SPU Instrumental Concert

Thursday, November 17, 2016 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
First Free Methodist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Symphonic Wind Ensemble directed by Danny Helseth. Symphony Orchestra directed by Julia Tai.

SPU Symphony Orchestra Concert

Thursday, May 26, 2016 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PDT)
First Free Methodist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
The Seattle Pacific University Symphony Orchestra, directed by Eric Hanson, presents a concert. Free and open to the public.

Free (Free)

SPU Spring Benefit Concert: Dainius Vaicekonis

Sunday, April 10, 2016 @ 3:00pm – 4:00pm (PDT)
First Free Methodist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Rachmaninoff – Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 18

$10 suggested donation

SPU Symphony Orchestra Concert

Thursday, March 3, 2016 @ 3:30pm – 5:00pm (PST)
First Free Methodist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Seattle Pacific University Symphony Orchestra Concert.

Free

SPU Symphony Orchestra Homecoming Concert

Saturday, January 30, 2016 @ 2:00pm – 4:00pm (PST)
First Free Methodist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Seattle Pacific University Symphony Orchestra Homecoming Concert.

Free