The Willamette Jazz Society’s non-profit mission is: “To foster a vibrant local jazz scene through concerts and educational programs that encourage our community to love, study and perform live jazz”. The Jazz Station, our downtown performance venue, engages all-age community musicians and audience-goers alike in live jazz. Visit us! Find us on Instagram and Facebook.
thejazzstation.org
Offering a wide variety of degree programs in dance, music performance, music education, composition, theory, musicology, opera, jazz studies, conducting, music technology, and more, the University of Oregon is known for having the only comprehensive school of music and dance in the state. We present approximately 300 concerts, performances, and events during the academic year, ranging from contemporary dance to African dance, early music and classical to contemporary music, world music, and jazz.
musicanddance.uoregon.edu
Margarite Waddell, french horn, and Coco Bender, piano, make up the contemporary and classical duo The Grapefruits. They perform frequently throughout the PNW with the goal of presenting traditional classical french horn repertoire, new 20th-century works, and commissioned works by PNW composers. Currently, The Grapefruits are performing works by Kenneth Amis, Tara Islas, Eugene composer Paul Safar, William Grant Still, and others.
cocobender.org/the-grapefruits
Oregon Bach Festival has presented the masterworks of J.S. Bach, and composers inspired by his work, to audiences in Eugene and throughout the State of Oregon for more than five decades. In addition to traditional choral-orchestral masterworks, the Festival also presents internationally renowned guest artists such as Yo-Yo Ma, Midori, Pink Martini and Joshua Bell, and offers educational opportunities, children and family programming, and community events.
oregonbachfestival.org
For 40 years, OCC has offered exceptional singing opportunities for Lane County kids in kindergarten through high school. Choirs, school programs, and summer camps emphasize fellowship, learning, and striving for excellence. Free concerts and competitive performances encourage choristers to become ambassadors of harmony in our community and beyond.
oregonchildrenschoir.org
Oregon’s professional chamber orchestra, Oregon Mozart Players (OMP), offers intimate world-class chamber orchestra performances, innovative Pint Size Performances partnering with breweries and wineries, and unique recital presentations. OMP also offers free community engagement, education, and youth programming, as well as the composer led and curated OMP Sound Investment program.
oregonmozartplayers.org
Paul Safar is a versatile composer/performer and private piano instructor living and working in Eugene. Commissioning ensembles include the Delgani String Quartet. His music has been performed in cities from New York and Seattle to Havana and Fairbanks. Having a background in both classical and jazz/rock, one of Paul’s goals is to coherently combine these influences in his compositions. He is available for commissions to produce new compositions and collaborations as well as for hire as a pianist.
paulsafar.com
Orchestra Next is committed to training the next generation of orchestral musicians. We do this by creating opportunities for students and professionals to collaborate, rehearse and perform together in productions that enrich Oregon’s cultural landscape. Orchestra Next strives for excellence in its model of mentorship, virtuosity in every production, and joy in making music. Follow ON Instagram @orchestranext
orchestranext.com
MEPAA provides access to music education and the arts by removing barriers and identifying resources for inclusion, exploration, and success. Connecting the community and encouraging engagement through mentorship and positive arts experiences, MEPAA provides long term support for youth, artists, and families. The new MEPAA Music & Arts Center (MAC) opened in January of 2022 and we look forward to welcoming you into the new space!
mepaa.org
Kutsinhira is a community of people, responding to the rich musical tradition of the people of Zimbabwe, who created a center for teaching and performing Zimbabwean music. Kutsinhira offers classes in Zimbabwean marimba and mbira and organizes lessons, workshops and performances with visiting Zimbabwean master musicians. Kutsinhira’s professional-level marimba bands can be hired for lively public and private performances. Follow Kutsinhira on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Kutsinhira/
kutsinhira.org
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