The final round of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's 29th Young Artist Concerto Competition will take place at 2 p.m. Oct. 15, at First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., Vancouver, and is free and open to the public. Nine of the nation’s finest young musicians will compete in three categories: piano, strings and winds or brass. […]

The Southwest Washington Wind Symphony will present the opening concert of its 19th season, "Synergy," at 3 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Union High School Performing Arts Center, 6201 N.W. Friberg-Strunk St., Camas. Under the baton of conductor Mark Claassen from Mountain View High School, the 55-musician concert band will present an energetic program including […]

Attend “A Gentle Lift, a Rhythmic Rag, a Musical Journey Through Time," a fundraising concert at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 benefitting Martha's Pantry, a community food and clothing resource. Pianist, composer and teacher Rick Yramategui will present an evening of music featuring music by Pachelbel, Bach, Brahms, Joplin, Ravel and himself, with guest artist Richard […]

The women's vocal ensemble In Mulieribus will perform from 8 to 10 p.m. Oct. 20 at St. Philip Neri Church in Portland. The program explores the universal human journey through loss and mourning to healing and peace. Music includes songs by Dufay, Lassus and Morales, as well as new works for women’s voices, like "Lux […]

Alberta Abbey welcomes blues star Shemekia Copeland to its stage at 8 p.m. Oct. 20. The five-time Grammy-nominated and eight-time Blues Music Awards winner will perform blues, soul and Americana. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. All ages are welcome. Free parking is available in the lot across the street until […]

The women's vocal ensemble In Mulieribus will perform from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at The Madeleine Church in Portland. The program explores the universal human journey through loss […]