CWU Music Department

Call Directions Website Contact the university

CWU Music Department The Official Instagram for Central Washington University Department of Music. Still accepting auditions email us today or DM with any questions!

10/14/2026

MIC’D UP @ CWU | Episode 1

Ever wonder what REALLY happens during rehearsals?

We mic’d up Cole and Maddy during orchestra rehearsal, and let’s just say… things got a little chaotic.

From beautiful music to questionable conversations, here’s a behind-the-scenes look at life as a CWU musician!

Who should we mic up next? Drop a name or ensemble you’d love to see featured in the comments!

Meet our 2026 Freshmen Forte!We’re continuing our introductions of some of the newest faces in the CWU Department of Mus...
10/09/2026

Meet our 2026 Freshmen Forte!

We’re continuing our introductions of some of the newest faces in the CWU Department of Music!

From new ensembles and performances to making memories and finding their place in the CWU Music community, we can’t wait to see what this group accomplishes!
Help us give our newest Wildcats a warm welcome to CWU Music!

Fernando is a two-time DownBeat Student Music Award winner on trumpet and saxophone, as well as a bandleader, composer, ...
10/08/2026

Fernando is a two-time DownBeat Student Music Award winner on trumpet and saxophone, as well as a bandleader, composer, and arranger. He attended Berklee College of Music on a full-tuition scholarship and has performed at jazz festivals and venues throughout the U.S., Argentina, Peru, and Colombia.

Fernando was a member of the 2013 and 2014 GRAMMY® Jazz Bands, the 2013 Next Generation Jazz Orchestra, and Music for All’s 2013 Jazz Band of America. He received a 2013 YoungArts Merit Award and Outstanding Trumpet Soloist Awards from Wynton Marsalis at the 2013 and 2014 Essentially Ellington Competition at Jazz at Lincoln Center. His recording credits include work with Tony Succar, Grupo Rebolu, Johnny Burgos, Dabin Ryu, Marco Grispo, Cab Ellis, and The Horizons Jazz Orchestra.

He and his band will be working with CWU Jazz Students.

John Hamar andDenin Slage-Koch will be on campus to work with CWU jazz students. They will be focusing on techniques for...
10/08/2026

John Hamar andDenin Slage-Koch will be on campus to work with CWU jazz students. They will be focusing on techniques for the rhythm section.

Join us in welcoming guest artist Kaitlyn Neufeld to CWU!A talented clinician and performer, Neufeld will be joining us ...
10/08/2026

Join us in welcoming guest artist Kaitlyn Neufeld to CWU!

A talented clinician and performer, Neufeld will be joining us for 2 exciting masterclasses and a duo recital with Dr. Aaron Burr!

October 11
-Clarinet Masterclass | 6 PM | Recital Hall

October 13
-Saxophone Masterclass | 1 PM | Room 117
-Duo Recital with Dr. Aaron Burr | 7 PM | Recital Hall

We are excited to have Kaitlyn share her artistry and expertise with our CWU Music community! We hope to see you there!

CENTRAL CELLO CELEBRATION FINALE CONCERTHEROES INCLUDING PREMIERE OF MARVEL HEROES: A-XOctober 23-24, 2026Contact: John ...
10/07/2026

CENTRAL CELLO CELEBRATION FINALE CONCERT
HEROES INCLUDING PREMIERE OF MARVEL HEROES: A-X
October 23-24, 2026
Contact: John Michel, 509-306-9421/e-mail [email protected]

ELLENSBURG, Wash. — On October 23–24, cellists from across the state will converge upon Ellensburg to participate in the twelfth biennial Central Cello Celebration, hosted by the CWU Music Department.

This year, we celebrate our HEROES, including composers, cellists, and everyday people, sung and unsung. The world premiere of Tom Walworth’s “Marvel Heroes: A-X,” a musical medley of famous tunes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will conclude the Finale Concert on Saturday, October 24, at 6 p.m. in the CWU Music Concert Hall. Dr. Nikolas Caoile, Alex Pualani, and Michael King will conduct the cello choirs.

Additional recital performances are scheduled for Friday, October 23, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, October 24, at 2 p.m. in the CWU Music Recital Hall. These recitals will feature cellist Minna Rose Chung, co-author of CelloMind: Intonation and Technique; Seattle Symphony’s Roberta Hansen Downey; and talented young cellists from across the state of Washington. Admission to all performances is free.

Arts & Humanities Month continues with Week 2: Stories of Place!This week, we’re exploring the places that shape us, ins...
10/06/2026

Arts & Humanities Month continues with Week 2: Stories of Place!

This week, we’re exploring the places that shape us, inspire us, and become part of the stories we tell through the arts and humanities. Check out this week’s featured stories, events, and opportunities by scanning the QR code!

Where does your story begin? We will be doing another post for week 3 and 4 so stay tuned

10/05/2026

Introducing Behind the Music Stand

Get to know the faces behind the music at CWU! In this new series, we’re stepping away from the rehearsal room for a minute to meet our faculty, learn a little more about what they do, and ask some questions you might not hear in the classroom.

First up: Dr. DiMeglio!

Welcome to Episode 1 of Behind the Music Stand - and stay tuned to see who’s behind the stand next!

Please join us on October 13th at 6 pm for an engaging recital of new music for clarinet and saxophone presented by Duo ...
10/05/2026

Please join us on October 13th at 6 pm for an engaging recital of new music for clarinet and saxophone presented by Duo Velox (Kaitlyn Neufeld, clarinet & Aaron Burr, saxophone). The program, titled “Convergence of Chromaticity,” will feature charming, blazing, and emotional works by Itoh, Wanamaker, Schulze, Etezady, as well as a world premiere of Companions of Chromaticity by Alyssa Morris. Admission is free.

Address

400 E University Way
Ellensburg, WA
98926

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 4pm
Tuesday 7am - 4pm
Wednesday 7am - 4pm
Thursday 7am - 4pm
Friday 7am - 4pm

Telephone

+15099631216

Website

, ,

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when CWU Music Department posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The University

Send a message to CWU Music Department:

Shortcuts

Share

Category