WSU Voice & Opera/Musical Theatre

03/12/2026

Princess Ida or Castle Adamant is a comic operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan, satirizing women’s education and Darwinism, popular topics at the time in Victorian England, resulting in a battle of the sexes. The princess, engaged at a very early age, decides to reject the patriarchal world and create her own women’s university. Her betrothed and his two friends infiltrate the university to change her mind. Updated from the original medieval setting, the WSU production occurs in the 1950’s as both sides look for cooperation and a relationship based on equality rather than dominance. The WSU Opera/Musical Theatre program is directed by Dr. Julie Anne Wieck with assistance from Elena Panchenko, collaborative pianist. The WSU Symphony Orchestra will be conducted by Dr. Danh Pham. The productions will be in Bryan Hall Theatre on Friday, April 3 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 4 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the door for $10 Students/Senior Citizens and $15 General Admission.

03/07/2026

Come hear our graduate student, MaKenna Wagnon, sing her recital on Tuesday. Mar. 10, at 7:30 pm in Bryan Hall.

03/05/2026

Come and hear Hazel Gomez give her senior recital this Friday, March 6 at 3:10 pm in Bryan Hall Theatre. She will be performing works by Handel, Schumann, Kilenyi, Obradors, Gounod, and Bernstein.

03/03/2026

02/24/2026

Don't miss Darya (Baker) Simoneaux's Senior Recital this Saturday, February 28 at 4:00 p.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church. It will be a beautiful afternoon of song!

02/12/2026

You still have two days to register!

01/30/2026

Registration for Vocalfest is open until Feb. 14! We'd love to work with your students.

01/29/2026

The School of Music presents FAS: Alisa Toy, soprano "Come to Me" this Friday, January 30th 7:30 PM!

In this dynamic vocal recital, explore various aspects of the theme ‘Come to Me,’ including faith, love, despair, night, death, and joy. Enjoy music by Schütz, Puccini, Rossini, Bachelet, Fauré, Quilter, Schubert, Gounod, Heggie, and more!

Join us in person or stream the event on YouTube at WSUPullmanMusic🎥

Admission is free!

01/17/2026

Alisa Toy, a faculty member of the voice department at WSU, is presenting a vocal recital as part of the Faculty Artist Series on Friday, January 30, at 7:30 pm in Bryan Hall Theatre. She'll explore various aspects of the theme ‘Come to Me,’ including faith, love, despair, night, death, and joy. Enjoy music by Schütz, Puccini, Rossini, Bachelet, Fauré, Quilter, Schubert, Gounod, Heggie, and more! It's FREE to the public and will be live-streamed on the School of Music's YouTube channel, Pullman Music. We hope to see you there!

01/16/2026

Start off the year with singing! On Friday, January 23, Andon Merrick will be presenting his Junior Vocal Performance Recital in Bryan Hall Theatre at 3:10. Come and hear a selection of pieces by Handel, Clara Schumann and Faure, as well as a couple of new contemporary works by Ben Moore. He will be joined by his collaborative pianist, Elena Panchenko.

01/09/2026

Are you a high school student choosing your solo/ensemble festival repertoire right now? Let us help you get ready! The event is FREE, and we look forward to working with you.

11/23/2025

This past Thursday night I was in Pullman to make the 2025 presentation of the Morgan Cope "For the Love of Music" scholarship. This year's recipient is Ashley Myers. Ashley is a senior as a musical education major and will be doing her student teaching in the fall of 2026. She is bright, happy, energetic and highly respected by her peers and faculty. Ashley is always willing to volunteer for area needs and is a strong leader in ensembles. Over her time at WSU she has participated in University Singers, Treble Singers, Concert Choir, Chamber Singers and Opera/Musical Theatre. She provides a positive role model for others.

The night was so fitting with an introduction presentation by Dr. Julie Anne Wieck remembering Morgan and her love for the musical program. Alisa Troy, Ashley's vocal coach announced Ashley as the 2025 recipient of the scholarship. Dave Turnbull the Associated Director of the Music Program is pictured with me and Ashley. I want to thank Julie, Alisa and Dave (in picture with me and Ashley) for helping facilitate this year's presentation. I would also like to thank Raise for Rowyn and Steve Koleszar for their own going support for Morgan's scholarships.

The concert after the presentation was wonderful featuring music from Stephen Sondheim and Stephen Schwartz. As Ahley and the other singers/performers sang to scenes from musical such as Company, Into the Woods, Godspell and Wicked, I started to remember all of theater/musical programs Morgan was in. She started very early with Missoula Children's Theatre when they came to town. I couldn't help seeing Ashley sing and picture Morgan and how much she loved do that.

Congratulations, Ashley. It was so nice to me you and I wish you all the best as you graduate and start your student teaching.