<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>Dr. Stephen Price is joined by students, colleagues, and friends of the UW Organ Studies program in this concert of spooky organ classics and Halloween fun.</p><hr><h2>Biography</h2><p> </p>

<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>The Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band (Erin Bodnar, director) presents <em>Mystic Threads, </em>featuring music by Victoriano Valencia, Jodie Blackshaw, Reena Esmail, Florent Schmitt, Luigi Zaninelli, and others. With guest composer Simon Alami.</p><hr><h2>Director Biography</h2>

<p>Chamber Singers and University Chorale collaborate with Seattle University Choirs (Leann Conley-Holcom, director) in performing <em>Considering Matthew Shepard,</em> a profound tale of discrimination, cruelty, death, yet with themes of hope.</p><hr><h2> </h2>

<p>The Chamber Singers and University Chorale present their Spring Quarter performance. The Chamber Singers present two major works that align in form, content, and performers: J.S. Bach’s Magnificat and Reena Esmail’s <em>This Love Between Us: Prayers for Unity, </em>a collection of prayers from seven faith traditions, set in a similar layout as Bach and employing the same Baroque orchestra—except the organ and bass are replaced by sitar and tabla!</p><hr><h2> </h2>

<p>The UW's graduate-student-led choral ensembles—the University Singers, UW Glee, and Treble Choir—present an eclectic year-end concert. </p><hr><h2> </h2>