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Music and drama performances to look forward to this fall quarter

In person performances from the music and drama departments are back at Walla Walla University. Such events were cancelled, altered, or limited due to COVID-19 regulations for the past year and a half, but now that restrictions have eased, the WWU community can look forward to enjoying orchestras, plays, and musical performances in person once again. Check the music calendar and upcoming drama performances for a complete list of events. 

Evensong
Saturday, 23 October 2021, 5:30 p.m. at Walla Walla University Church

This event is a long standing tradition at WWU where Kraig Scott, professor of music, and his organ and harpsichord students close out the Sabbath with sacred music and spoken word. 

Symphony Orchestra Concert
Saturday, 30 October 2021, 4:30 p.m. at Walla Walla University Church

This event marks the first WWU symphony orchestra of the 2021–22 school year. 

wwudrama: A Year with Frog and Toad
November 6, 11, and 13 at 8 p.m., and November 7 and 14 at 2 p.m. at Village Hall

This production is the first live theatre event for the WWU drama department since the beginning of COVID-19. A Year with Frog and Toad is based on the children’s books by Arnold Lobal, and follows best friends Frog and Toad through four seasons. Order tickets on the WWU drama webpage. 

Evensong
Saturday, 4 December 2021, 4 p.m. at Walla Walla University Church

This event is a long standing tradition at WWU where Kraig Scott, professor of music, and his organ and harpsichord students close out the Sabbath with sacred music and spoken word. 

wwudrama: Loving Victor Hall 
December 4, 5, and 11 at 7 p.m., and December 5 at 2 p.m. at Village Hall

Loving Victor Hall was written by three WWU students for the Village Hall centennial celebration for homecoming, and although it was cancelled last year due to COVID-19, the WWU drama department once again plans to perform this special tribute show. 

Christmas Concert
December 10 at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Walla Walla University Church

This event marks the first WWU music department Christmas concert since 2019. Be sure to stop by one of the performances this December to start the Sabbath with some beautiful Christmas music. 

 

Aerial shot shows orchestra and choir in fan around conductor.
Students in period costumes reach toward center actor.