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2026-27 Cykler Song Scholars

Congratulations to the 2026-27 Cykler Song Scholars, Hannah Steuer and Joey Zweig!

This award provides financial support and mentorship to graduate students interested in pursuing original research related to song and encourages the exploration of underexplored song repertoire. Hannah and Joey will be provided with a $6,000 research award and mentorship from Stephen Rodgers, Edmund A. Cykler Chair in Music and Professor of Music Theory and Musicianship, over the course of the 2026/27 academic year.

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From Seventh-Grade Studio to Storybook

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UO American Roots Ensemble at Wintergrass

OBF 2026 Season Artwork
The internationally renowned Oregon Bach Festival (OBF) and the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance are pleased to announce the 2026 festival lineup of concerts and artists.
Helmuth Rilling
Rilling’s life and career were defined by an unwavering devotion to the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and a profound
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UO professor Wonkak Kim named artistic director of ClarinetFest 2026 in home country of South Korea
Fight Song Challenge

Not surprisingly, many Ducks knew the melody, but they had trouble with the lyrics

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Ken-David Masur has been named the newest artistic partner for the Oregon Bach Festival.
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As Halloween nears, Abigail Fine offers a classically creepy take on cults of dead composers