Sanford-Hill Piano Series

About the series

The Sanford-Hill Piano Series presents concerts and masterclasses by award-winning, world renowned pianists. The concerts and classes are open to the community. Ticket proceeds fund scholarships for Western's piano majors.

Sanford-Hill Piano Series Tickets

Tickets on sale beginning September 1st

  • Section A: $51 single/$138 season
    • Limited: order soon! Center of the front section with a view of the keyboard.
  • Section B$39 single/$105 season
    • Left side of the front section with a the view of the keyboard or pianist.
  • Section C$31 single/$84 season
    • Front and middle areas, with a good view of the pianist.
  • Section D$20 single/$54 season
    • Rear and right-side seating. Some seats may have view of the pianist obscured by the piano.

Discounts

  • All students (K-12 and college):  $5 tickets for seats in Section D! Available at the box office in-person only with student ID.
  • WWU Piano Students: Sit free in Section B! Available at the box office in-person only with student ID.
  • Music Teachers (K-12 and Private): $10 tickets for seats in Section D! Available at the box office in-person, online, or by calling 360-650-6146.

WTA buses

Buses stop every 15 minutes on High Street, close to the Performing Arts Center. Check the route schedules for exact times. The following buses arrive on High Street close to Sanford-Hill concert times:

  • 14 Fairhaven
  • 190 Lincoln St
  • 105 Fairhaven

Disability Accommodations

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A word from the Artistic Director

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Portrait of Jeffrey Gilliam

In July 2003 I approached Sibyl Sanford on bended knee at her home in Bellingham. I proposed that she sponsor a piano series at Western bearing her name. She readily accepted, and The Sanford Piano Series was launched. In 2011, Sibyl's lifelong friend and former piano teacher Ford Hill decided to match her commitment. Thus, it became the Sanford-Hill Piano Series. Their friendship dates back to 1977. Though I arrived at Western in 1992, I consider Sibyl and Ford to be my lifelong friends as well. Aside from their philanthropic vision for the series, Sibyl claims her affection for Ford and me is the basis for what makes the whole thing work.

- Jeffrey Gilliam