The second annual Cascade Song Festival, a weekend devoted to the study and performance of song, opens on Thursday, Jan. 15 at the UW Intellectual House with a Live Music Jukebox, with artists from University of Washington and University of Oregon performing a wide range of song repertoire - selected live by request!
RSVP required for this event. RSVP at cascadesongfestival@gmail.com.
Festival Background
The second annual Cascade Song Festival, a weekend devoted to the study and performance of song, is a true synthesis of performance and scholarship organized by faculty from the University of Washington and University of Oregon.
Highlights include a recital and master class by the internationally acclaimed soprano Louise Toppin (University of Michigan), with pianist John O’Brien, and a keynote presentation by music theorist Matt BaileyShea (University of Rochester, Eastman School of Music).
The brainchild of musicologist Stephen Rumph (UW), music theorist Stephen Rodgers (U of O), and voice faculty Carrie Shaw (UW) and Camille Ortiz (U of O), the festival opens on Thursday, Jan. 15 at the UW Intellectual House with a Live Music Jukebox, and continues throughout the weekend with paper presentations, sessions, and performances.
View a full schedule of events and details of additional sessions
Festival Highlights
Thursday, Jan. 15: Festival Opening Event: Live Music Jukebox
Intellectual House 6 pm Free (RSVP required)*
*RSVP at cascadesongfestival@gmail.com
Friday Jan. 16: Master Class: Louise Toppin and John O’Brien
Brechemin Auditorium 4 pm FREE
Friday, Jan. 16: Keynote Address: Matthew BaileyShea
Brechemin Auditorium 7:30 pm. FREE
Saturday, Jan. 17: Recital: Louise Toppin and John O’Brien
Brechemin Auditorium 7:30 pm. FREE
*RSVP required for the Jan. 18 performance at the Intellectual House. RSVP at cascadesongfestival@gmail.com.