UW Gala Holiday Concerts Bring Seasonal Music to Laramie
The University of Wyoming Department of Music presented its annual Gala Holiday Concert on Saturday December 6 and will offer a second performance today December 7 at the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts in Laramie. The concerts feature university ensembles performing seasonal music, offering Albany County residents affordable access to campus arts and a longstanding community tradition.
The University of Wyoming Department of Music staged its annual Gala Holiday Concert on Saturday December 6, and a second performance is scheduled for today December 7 at the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts in Laramie. The concerts showcase UW ensembles performing seasonal repertoire and serve as a focal point for campus and community audiences during the holiday season.
Tickets are priced from $4 to $14, with reduced prices for students and seniors available through UW ticketing. The affordability of the event is a deliberate feature of the department s outreach, allowing broader participation from families, older residents, and university students. Contact the UW Music Department or UW Ticketing for information on remaining seats and accessibility accommodations.
Beyond entertainment, the concerts illustrate the role of university performing arts as public goods within Albany County. The Department of Music provides performance opportunities for students, practical training that complements academic study, and cultural programming that draws residents into the campus cultural life. For local businesses, recurring events at the Buchanan Center generate modest economic activity as attendees visit restaurants and retail establishments before and after performances.
The concerts also intersect with broader questions about arts funding and institutional priorities. Maintaining low ticket prices and frequent community programming depends on a mix of tuition support, state appropriations, departmental budgets, and philanthropic contributions. Decisions about those funding streams shape who can attend and how often such events can be offered. For residents interested in civic engagement, supporting university arts can take the form of attendance, donations, and advocacy for public investment in cultural programming.
As the second performance takes place today, the concert series continues a tradition that reinforces civic ties between the university and Albany County. The event offers a seasonal gathering space, practical training for emerging musicians, and an accessible cultural option for the community. For updates and ticketing details contact the UW Music Department or UW Ticketing.
