<p> </p><p>David Alexander Rahbee and the UW Symphony present "Winter Sky," a program of music by Saariaho, Sibelius, Humperdinck, Tchaikovsky, and Rimsky-Korsakov.

<p> </p><p>David Alexander Rahbee leads the UW Symphony in a program featuring winners of the 2025-26 School of Music Concerto Competitions. Also on the program: Richard Strauss: Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks, op. 28.</p><hr><h2>Biographies</h2>

<p>Faculty soprano Carrie Shaw’s new Seattle-based group Wind Up Vocal Project performs musical puzzles of the past and present, including Ming Tsao’s “DAS WASSERGEWORDENE KANONBUCH.”</p><hr><h2 style="font-weight:400;">Biography</h2>

<p>The master Javanese gamelan musician Heri Purwanto from Indonesia performs with his students in this evening of music from central Java, Indonesia.</p><hr><h2>Event Background</h2><p>The University of Washington School of Music is pleased to showcase music from the island of Java in the country of Indonesia.<span> </span>Java is rich with performance traditions in an array of regional styles.<span><strong> </strong></span>This evening features gamelan music associated with central and east Java.</p><p>G

<p> </p><p>The Modern Music Ensemble (Cristina Valdés, director) performs music from the mid-20th century and beyond, including world premieres of works by living composers. </p><hr><h2>Director Biography</h2>

<p> </p><p>The Modern Music Ensemble (Cristina Valdés, director) performs music from the mid-20th century and beyond, including world premieres of works by living composers. </p><hr><h2>Director Biography</h2>

<p> </p><p>The Campus Band (Solomon Encina, conductor) and Concert Band (Yuman Wu, conductor) present their Fall Quarter concert. </p><hr><h3>Director Biographies</h3>

<p> </p><p>The Campus Band (Solomon Encina, conductor), Concert Band (Yuman Wu, conductor), and University Band (Corey Jahlas, conductor) present their Winter Quarter concert. </p><hr><h3>Director Biographies</h3>

<p> </p><p>Phyllis Byrdwell leads the 100-voice Gospel Choir in songs from the Gospel tradition. </p><hr><h2>Biographies</h2><h3> </h3>

<p> </p><p>Phyllis Byrdwell leads the 100-voice Gospel Choir in songs from the Gospel tradition. </p><hr><h2>Biographies</h2><h3> </h3>