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

Ken David Masur headshot
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

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Music prof Drew Nobile explores Swift’s cultural and musical impact, genres, eras and albums
Alex Sanchez dance routine 2025

Guest choreographers and artists are more than visitors—they’re catalysts.

Musicking 2025
In 2024-25, six artists and ensembles participated in residencies that enriched student learning.
Trotter 2024-25 group panel
Twelve faculty members, students, and groups are among the recipients of SOMD’s 2024-25 Committee for Equity and Inclusion grants.
Music Technology
UO Alum Builds Audio Plugins from Thesis with SOMD Professor