A degree from the School of Music and Dance is foundational for any number of professional pursuits in the arts and beyond. The process of developing an artist teaches leadership, teamwork, planning and project management, verbal and nonverbal communication, as well as creative and critical thinking.
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Degree Programs We Offer
- ACADEMIC MUSIC
General Music (BA, BS)
Music Composition (BMus)
Music Education (BMME)
Music History and Culture (BA) - Music Technology (BS)
Music Theory (BA) - MUSIC PERFORMANCE
Jazz Studies (BMus) - Music Performance (BMus)
Popular Music Studies (BA, BS)
Applied Voice (BA, BS)
Applied Piano (BA, BS) - DANCE
Dance (BA,BFA,BS,CERT) - MINORS
- Music Production
Dance
Music
Music Technology
- DOCTOR OF MUSICAL ARTS
- Music Performance (DMA)
Specializations
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY- Data-Driven Music Performance
& Composition (PhD)
Music Composition (PhD)
Music Education (PhD) - Music Theory (PhD)
- Musicology (PhD)
Specializations
Come for the Beauty, Stay for the Bounty
Situated within the beauty and splendor of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, the UO School of Music and Dance offers the unrivaled acoustics of Beall Concert Hall, cutting-edge technology, and a one-of-a-kind multidisciplinary Dance BFA. Our welcoming community embodies the spirit and tradition of a performing arts conservatory, while benefiting from the academic resources of a large liberal arts college.”
Emily Andaya, Dance BFA ’26, was searching for a premiere dance program when she found the UO BFA. She knew UO would help her grow as an artist and dancer. “We view dance as a form of research here – we study the art form. We learn how to apply ourselves as human beings and we form a sense of artistry. In each of our technique classes, we learn movement, but we also learn to perform, to create, and to explore what our work can mean beyond just what we exert with our bodies. The best part is the incredible talent of other dancers from around the country that are here working with you every day.”
Building a versatile career as a professional flutist and educator, Dr. Jacqueline Cordova-Arrington is committed to collaborating with distinguished artists, citizens, and thinkers to create inspiring and culturally unifying experiences for communities and artists alike. As a fellow of Carnegie Hall’s Ensemble Connect —formerly known as Ensemble ACJW—Jacqueline had innumerable opportunities to accomplish this mission, creating tangible impact as a performer, educator and community advocate.
“The University of Oregon School of Music and Dance has helped me develop my musical ideas, capacities, and goals beyond my expectation, mainly thanks to the support of the outstanding faculty and the positive environment of the University, surrounded by great classmates and colleagues.”
Marina Bengoa Roldan
DMA Piano Performance
Performance and Practice Spaces
SOMD has state-of-the-art recording studios, as well as numerous private practice rooms, while our performing spaces are unrivaled for the acoustics and performer comfort and safety. From the world-renowned sound balance in Beall Hall to the state-of-the-art sprung floors in all our dance studios, the SOMD provides students with incomparable support for their artistic pursuits.
Community Programs
Community is at the heart of the School of Music and Dance, which is why we provide a variety of enrichment activities that are available to community members of all ages.
