Music major and Music minors at Seattle Pacific is for the professionally minded, conservatory-level student and those engaged in varying degree programs across campus — for the student who has 15 years of formal training, and the student who just started.
The Music majors and minors at Seattle Pacific offers the Seattle Advantage. Nestled on the lush canal side of Queen Anne Hill in the heart of Seattle, we have some of the best teaching artists in the country on our faculty. Our students have access to the diversity of culture of Seattle and the full breadth of the music industry.
Our goal is to enable our students to create their own music. Our Music Production program is preparing students for professional audio/visual work. Serving as both a performance hall and state-of-the-art recording and music production facility, the recently built Nickerson Studios has become a game changer for our students and a distinctive of our university.
Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, we have spent much of the last five years reimagining our entire music curriculum for all students. By flipping our programs upside down, we place the emphasis of control on the student and their creativity. Learn more by checking out our programs and events.
What’s happening?
Upcoming Events
Senior Recital: Max Vance, cello and composition, Friday, April 17, 7:30 pm, Nickerson Studios
Junior Recital: Miguel Vasquez, voice, Tuesday, April 21, 7:00 pm, Nickerson Studios
Senior Recital: Christina Valdez, piano, Thursday, April 30, 7:30 pm, Nickerson Studios
Senior Recital: Lizzy Butler, voice, Friday, May 1, 7:30 pm, Nickerson Studios
Senior Recital: Keira Shaw, piano, Thursday, May 7, 7:30 pm, Nickerson Studios
Junior Recitals: Ariyanna Fernandez and Naoshi Yonezawa, piano and voice, Friday, May 8, 7:30 pm, Nickerson Studios
Senior Recital: Jade Tolentino, voice, Monday, May 11, 7:30 pm, Nickerson Studios
Senior Recital: Anthony Mao, piano, Thursday, May 14, 7:30 pm, Nickerson Studios
Senior Recital: Chris Kim, cello, Friday, May15, 7:30 pm, Nickerson Studios
Junior Recital: Aidan McFarland, voice, Monday, May 18, 7:30 pm, Nickerson Studios
Percussion Ensemble Concert: Tuesday, May 19, 7:30 pm E.E Bach Theater
Senior Recital: Josephine Partridge, voice, Wednesday, May 20, 7:30 pm, Nickerson Studios
Senior Recital: Chris Robinson, piano, Thursday, May 21, 7:30 pm, Nickerson Studios
Senior Recital: Tiffany Blanco, voice, Friday, May 22, 7:30 pm, Nickerson Studios
Senior Recital: Anthea Tay, voice, Tuesday, May 26, 7:30 pm, Nickerson Studios
Senior Recital: Oscar Osorio, voice, Wednesday, May 27, 7:30 pm, Nickerson Studios
Choir and Orchestra Concert: Thursday, May 28, 2026, First Free Methodist Church, 7:30pm
Junior Recital: Echo Vance, Friday, May 29, 7:30 pm, Nickerson Studios
2026 SPU Music Competition Winners
Soloist: Keira Shaw, Moszkowski Piano Concerto, 1st Movement
Composition: Max Vance, Parade
Recording: David Diepersloot, Sol, by Rose Peak