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
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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/
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Joshua Caraco is a humble student of the West African Kora. He was a recipient of a 2022 Lane Arts Individual Artist Grant and an Oregon Community Foundation Creative Heights Grant with partner Tumelo Michael Moloi. In addition to performing, Josh is a co-creator and producer of @sanibonani_theshow. If you are looking for solo music for an event, a lively theater performance, Kora lessons, or advice on writing your own grant and producing your own show, Joshua is a local gem.
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The Eugene Saturday Market is the nation's oldest reoccurring open-air market with the mission of providing selling opportunities to local artists of all backgrounds and disciplines. Each Saturday from April to November, artisans come to the Park Blocks (near 8th Avenue and Oak Street in Downtown Eugene) to sell unique handmade products, handcrafted services, and tasty food. Experience live music all day near our International Food Court and support your local artists!
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Ready to celebrate their 59th season, Eugene Symphony continues the mission of enriching lives through the power of music with passion, optimism, inclusion, service, and excellence through the concert experience, education and community outreach programs, and other events throughout Lane County. Eugene Symphony is recognized as a cornerstone of the performing arts in Oregon’s southern Willamette Valley, led by Music Director & Conductor Francesco Lecce-Chong.
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The Eugene Springfield Community Orchestra gives local amateur musicians an opportunity to learn and perform orchestral music to improve their skills and enrich their lives through music.
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Painting. Digital art. Music. Video. Animation. @droooooodle (6 O's) on Instagram for additional contact/updates on projects.
Poet, storyteller, theater-maker, and writing coach Eric Braman offers services including poetry commission, story coaching, writing consultation, theatrical direction, performance, MCing, and more. Their personal work explores themes of Queer possibility, mental health, nature, and time. They believe storytelling is a tool for personal empowerment and community development, and that everyone has a story to tell. Follow them on Instagram @ericwilliambram.
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The Eugene Concert Choir engages, inspires and enriches the community through the performance of choral masterworks, diverse artistic experiences, and educational outreach. A Resident Company of the Hult Center for the Performing Arts, the Eugene Concert Choir, Eugene Vocal Arts and Eugene Concert Orchestra, directed by Diane Retallack, bring the beauty and power of choral music to be enjoyed and appreciated by all. Follow Eugene Concert Choir on Instagram @Eugene_ Concert_Choir and on Facebook @EugeneConcertChoir
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Eugene Opera is a regional opera company committed to providing meaningful artistic experiences by presenting live musical performances. Eugene Opera works to deepen community members’ connections between art and life by ensuring that diverse and relevant stories are represented. Eugene Opera embraces its role to increase audience engagement, support local and emerging artists, and enrich the lives of youth through education. Follow @eugeneopera (Facebook/Twitter), @eugene_opera (Instagram).
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