University Of Oregon School Of Music

The School of Music and Dance at the University of Oregon is one of the nation’s top-ranked institutions for music education. We have a long history of achievement in a wide range of areas, including research, performance, composition and theory. Our faculty includes leading figures in their fields who collaborate to create an innovative learning environment that inspires students to excel as artists and scholars. This unique environment is enhanced by our location in the dynamic city of Eugene, just minutes away from world-class cultural events such as Oregon Bach Festival, Cascadia Composers Festival, Oregon Festival Chorus and many others!

The School of Music and Dance offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in music and dance, a minor in music, a minor in dance, and several outreach programs to the community.

The School of Music and Dance offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in music and dance, a minor in music, a minor in dance, and several outreach programs to the community. The curriculum is designed to develop musicianship through performance experiences that connect each student to their own creative expression. The school also emphasizes scholarship on each student’s instrument or voice as well as theoretical training which allows for an understanding of cross-cultural influences in Western art music traditions.

The Bachelor of Music degree program consists of four years of study leading to either: 1) a Bachelor of Music Degree with an area concentration in Performance; 2) a Bachelor of Music Degree with an area concentration in Composition/Arranging; or 3) a Bachelor of Arts Degree with an area concentration in Performance (applicable only if the applicant has completed coursework at another accredited institution). Students who elect Option III may not earn both degrees within five years from matriculation date because some requirements overlap between them; however, these courses may be applied toward other degree requirements such as General Education (GE), electives or minors if approved by your advisor(s).

The school’s innovative curricula reflect a unique collaboration in which professional musicians and dancers teach a core of gifted undergraduates who have opportunities to perform onstage with them.

The school’s innovative curriculas reflect a unique collaboration in which professional musicians and dancers teach gifted undergraduates who have opportunities to perform onstage with them. The School of Music offers studies leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, Master of Fine Arts degree and Doctor of Musical Arts degree.

Students enrolled at the UO School of Music benefit from this close relationship between students and faculty through:

• A core curriculum taught by world-class professionals;

• An integrated major that allows students to combine their interests across disciplines (music, dance, theatre); or

• Individualized study plans offered by individual instructors or small groups.

Inspired by the school’s position at the nexus of arts and sciences, faculty members explore the ever-evolving relationship between music and the brain, encouraging students to view music as an agent for social change.

The University of Oregon School of Music is a unique institution, taking its place at the nexus of arts and sciences. We explore the ever-evolving relationship between music and the brain, encouraging students to view music as an agent for social change.

Our faculty members are dedicated to their craft and love teaching; they provide our students with individualized attention while also offering the resources needed to pursue their own artistic endeavors. Our students are encouraged to participate in numerous ensembles that showcase their talents, as well as guest artist concerts showcasing visiting musicians from around the world.

Each term, about 50 School of Music and Dance concerts are presented on campus featuring our students, faculty, guest artists, ensembles-in-residence, summer festival orchestras including the Oregon Bach Festival Orchestra, chamber music series and more.

Each term, about 50 School of Music and Dance concerts are presented on campus featuring our students, faculty, guest artists, ensembles-in-residence, summer festival orchestras including the Oregon Bach Festival Orchestra, chamber music series and more.

Each year more than 1 million people attend these events across the state of Oregon.

Musicologists understand that sound evokes emotion and can influence behavior. The effects of music reach beyond just the ears: they influence your body language and posture as well as how you feel emotionally by triggering dopamine release in your brain (the pleasure chemical). It’s not just what you hear; it’s how you feel!

Check out our events page or subscribe to our email newsletter to stay current with all upcoming events.

Our events page will keep you up to date with all upcoming concerts and performances. You can also subscribe to our email newsletter to stay current with all upcoming events. We have great concerts here at UO, including jazz, folk and classical music. So check back often!

We have great concerts here at UO

Our concerts are all free to the public and held on campus, so there’s no excuse not to come out. The most popular concert series are the Music Department’s Jazz Series and Chamber Series. These events take place either at Matthew Knight Arena or Lillis Atrium (more commonly known as “The Lill,” because who doesn’t like saying that?).

Due to their popularity, we recommend getting your tickets in advance by going online at uoregonmusic.com/jazz-chamber-series

We hope that you will join us for one of our concerts or events soon. We look forward to seeing you at the School of Music and Dance!