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Great ideas often begin with a spark of inspiration, but bringing them to life takes resources, collaboration, and opportunity. At the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance (SOMD), the Committee for Equity and Inclusion (CEI) helps turn those ideas into reality through its grant program. CEI grants create opportunities for students, faculty, and audiences to experience the arts in new and meaningful ways.

Caleb Correa
Donor-funded scholarships helped Caleb Correa turn his passion into a profession while making the most of opportunities to grow as both a choreographer and leader at the UO.
Piano Playing
Inspired by one another and united by a lifelong love of music, two sisters built a legacy for students in the School of Music and Dance.
Gonzaga Dress Rehearsal 2

There is a question at the heart of Hannah Victoria Thomas’ new dance concert, Joy in the City: When do Black women get to play, create, be, laugh, and dance? 

pianoped5
For three evenings this October, Eugene will become an unlikely crossroads for some of the world’s most promising young pianists.
Music Production Class

School of Music and Dance recording class offers hands-on learning in fully equipped music studio

Music Education student teaching

It’s Monday morning, but Ellie Auvinen leads 45 teenagers through their vocal warm-ups with fearless enthusiasm.

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