Wheelchair-accessible seatings and assisted listening devices are available in Beall Concert Hall. If you have special seating needs, call 541-346-3811 at least 24 hours prior to the concert to make arrangements. Photography, videography, and recording of UO concerts and events without prior permission is prohibited. UO students majoring in dance or music please review SOMD Student Ticket Policies. Tickets may be purchased online or by phone through the UO Ticket Office, 541-346-4363.
September 2025
8:00 a.m.–11:59 p.m.
The Graduate Entrance Exams (GEE) in Music Theory, Aural Skills and History are mandatory for incoming music graduate students.
(NOTE: Students who are awarded a Graduate Employee (GE) position in music theory are exempt from the Music Theory & Aural Skills portion of the GEE.)
Passing the GEE determines eligibility for graduate-level music history and theory courses.
Please visit https://musicanddance.uoregon.edu/graduate-students-week-welcome for more information, including GEE study guides.
The Music Theory Entrace Exam will be available online starting Sunday 9/21/25 at 8:00 a.m. through Monday 9/22/25 at 8:00 p.m.
*Students will be added to the Canvas page by July 31. Be sure to check your email for a notification about this!
All new and returning graduate students who will be a Graduate Employee in this area during the 2025-26 Academic Year are required to attend the meeting.
1:00–4:00 p.m.
All new and returning graduate students who will be a Graduate Employee in this area during the 2025-26 Academic Year are required to attend the meeting.
The Graduate Entrance Exams (GEE) in Music Theory, Aural Skills and History are mandatory for incoming music graduate students.
(NOTE: Students who are awarded a Graduate Employee (GE) position in music theory are exempt from the Music Theory & Aural Skills portion of the GEE.)
Passing the GEE determines eligibility for graduate-level music history and theory courses.
Please visit https://musicanddance.uoregon.edu/graduate-students-week-welcome for more information, including GEE study guides.
The Music Theory Entrace Exam will be available online starting Sunday 9/21/25 at 8:00 a.m. through Monday 9/22/25 at 8:00 p.m.
*Students will be added to the Canvas page by July 31. Be sure to check your email for a notification about this!
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The Graduate Entrance Exams (GEE) in Music Theory, Aural Skills and History are mandatory for incoming music graduate students.
(NOTE: Students who are awarded a Graduate Employee (GE) position in music theory are exempt from the Music Theory & Aural Skills portion of the GEE.)
Passing the GEE determines eligibility for graduate-level music history and theory courses.
Please visit https://musicanddance.uoregon.edu/graduate-students-week-welcome for more information, including GEE study guides.
1:00–2:30 p.m.
The Graduate Entrance Exams (GEE) in Music Theory, Aural Skills and History are mandatory for incoming music graduate students.
(NOTE: Students who are awarded a Graduate Employee (GE) position in music theory are exempt from the Music Theory & Aural Skills portion of the GEE.)
Passing the GEE determines eligibility for graduate-level music history and theory courses.
Please visit https://musicanddance.uoregon.edu/graduate-students-week-welcome for more information, including GEE study guides.
For Aural Skills, students will attend an in-person Dictation exam, followed by individual appointments for the Sight-Singing exam.
1:00–3:00 p.m.
Jazz transfer placement auditions and a theory advisory exam may be needed for incoming jazz studies majors with previous college-level jazz experience.
Visit the UO Jazz Website for more information.
Please reach out to Paul Krueger at kruegerp@uoregon.edu if you have any questions.
2:30–4:00 p.m.
The Graduate Entrance Exams (GEE) in Music Theory, Aural Skills and History are mandatory for incoming music graduate students.
(NOTE: Students who are awarded a Graduate Employee (GE) position in music theory are exempt from the Music Theory & Aural Skills portion of the GEE.)
Passing the GEE determines eligibility for graduate-level music history and theory courses.
Please visit https://musicanddance.uoregon.edu/graduate-students-week-welcome for more information, including GEE study guides.
For Aural Skills, students will attend an in-person Dictation exam, followed by individual appointments for the Sight-Singing exam.
All new graduate students in Jazz Music are required to attend the meeting.
4:00–5:00 p.m.
All new graduate students in Jazz Music are required to attend the meeting.
9:00–11:00 a.m.
All new and returning Music GEs are required to attend the meeting. Featuring introductions from select SOMD staff and a visit from the GTFF.
All new and returning graduate students who will be a Graduate Employee in this area during the 2025-26 Academic Year are required to attend the meeting.
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
All new and returning graduate students who will be a Graduate Employee in this area during the 2025-26 Academic Year are required to attend the meeting.
All new and returning graduate students who will be a Graduate Employee in this area during the 2025-26 Academic Year are required to attend the meeting.
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
All new and returning graduate students who will be a Graduate Employee in this area during the 2025-26 Academic Year are required to attend the meeting.
All new and returning graduate students who will be a Graduate Employee in this area during the 2025-26 Academic Year are required to attend the meeting.
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
All new and returning graduate students who will be a Graduate Employee in this area during the 2025-26 Academic Year are required to attend the meeting.
All new and returning graduate students who will be a Graduate Employee in this area during the 2025-26 Academic Year are required to attend the meeting.
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
All new and returning graduate students who will be a Graduate Employee in this area during the 2025-26 Academic Year are required to attend the meeting.
noon
All new and returning graduate students who will be a Graduate Employee assigned to teach in the Keyboard Lab (FMB 111) during the 2025-26 Academic Year are required to attend the meeting. This orientation will cover the "house rules" required for this specialized classroom and the technology within.
1:00–2:30 p.m.
For Master’s Students in Music Performance, Jazz Studies, Conducting, and Graduate Performance Certificate
All incoming graduate students are required to attend their assigned Orientation & Academic Advising session. During this session, we will build your class schedule, register for classes, and make sample schedules
3:00–4:30 p.m.
For Music Doctoral Students (PhD & DMA)
All incoming graduate students are required to attend their assigned Orientation & Academic Advising session. During this session, we will build your class schedule, register for classes, and make sample schedules
3:00–5:30 p.m.
UO jazz ensembles (Big Bands, Combos, Latin Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Guitar Ensemble) are open to all University of Oregon students (including part-time and Continuing Education students) by audition, regardless of major.
Auditions for the UO jazz ensembles are held during Week of Welcome each fall. A single audition is used to place students in Big Bands, Combos, Latin, and Guitar ensembles. Students auditioning for these ensembles in the Fall term need not re-audition in winter or spring terms.
Please visit the ensemble website for audition information, including excerpts (available August 1st) and sign-ups.
Professor Paul Krueger, Director of Jazz Studies, is your contact for questions, kruegerp@uoregon.edu
6:30–8:30 p.m.
JazzArts Oregon Combo Auditions The JazzArts Oregon Combo is a small group of student musicians representing the University of Oregon’s Jazz Studies Program in concerts throughout the region. Ensemble members are chosen annually in a separate audition prior to the fall term of each school year. The group is open to students of any major. Auditions are held in a group format and judged by a faculty panel.
The Herbert T. Merker Scholarship Endowment A scholarship fund has generously been established by Herb Merker to support the JazzArts Oregon Combo. Herbert T. Merker Jazz Combo Scholarship recipients will comprise the group for the duration of their award year with each receiving a scholarship of app. $1,000 for the academic year. Recipients will be notified before the beginning of fall term.
Please visit the ensemble website for audition information, including excerpts (available August 1st) and sign-ups.
Professor Paul Krueger, Director of Jazz Studies, is your contact for questions, kruegerp@uoregon.edu
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
UO jazz ensembles (Big Bands, Combos, Latin Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Guitar Ensemble) are open to all University of Oregon students (including part-time and Continuing Education students) by audition, regardless of major.
Auditions for the UO jazz ensembles are held during Week of Welcome each fall. A single audition is used to place students in Big Bands, Combos, Latin, and Guitar ensembles. Students auditioning for these ensembles in the Fall term need not re-audition in winter or spring terms.
Please visit the ensemble website for audition information, including excerpts (available August 1st) and sign-ups.
Professor Paul Krueger, Director of Jazz Studies, is your contact for questions, kruegerp@uoregon.edu
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Auditions for the 2025-26 academic year for University Singers and UO Chamber Choir. Auditions are scheduled over three days; interested students need only to sign up for one audition slot. All UO students are welcome in any of our choirs. We have choirs appropriate for all experience levels, from people who have sung in a choir for many years, to people who would like to join a choir for the first time.
Please note that Chamber Choir (M/W 2:00 PM-2:50 PM & T/TH 12:00 PM-1:20 PM) and University Singers (MWF 11:00 AM-11:50 AM) audition in the fall only, and members commit for the entire year. Repertoire Singers (T/TH 3:00 PM-3:50 PM) will accept new members each term.
If you are interested in auditioning for choir but are unable to sign up for a Week of Welcome audition, please come to the first day of whichever choir you are interested in joining and we will arrange your audition at that time. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Paul at sjpaul@uoregon.edu.
WHAT TO PREPARE
Please have one song prepared – it can be an art song, aria, folk song, or musical theater piece. A pianist will be provided for you. You will also be asked to perform brief exercises that assess your range, aural skills, and music literacy level.
FIRST DAY OF EACH CHOIR
Chamber Choir: Monday, September 30: 2:00 PM-2:50 PM, Frohnmayer Music Building Room 163 Repertoire Singers: Tuesday, October 1: 3:00 PM-3:50 PM, Frohnmayer Music Building Room 163 University Singers: Monday, September 30: 11:00 AM-11:50 AM, Frohnmayer Music Building Room 163
QUESTIONS
Dr. Sharon J. Paul at sjpaul@uoregon.edu for questions about Chamber Choir or Repertoire Singers Dr. Melissa Brunkan at mbrunkan@uoregon.edu for questions about University Singers If you have general questions about the choirs, please feel free to contact either of us!
Required for graduate students and faculty assigned to teach MUE 392 Tech courses in the 2025-26 academic year.
10:00–11:00 a.m.
Required for graduate students and faculty assigned to teach MUE 392 Tech courses in the 2025-26 academic year.
All new undergraduate Music students in Composition and Music Performance are required to attend the orientation.
10:00–11:00 a.m.
All new undergraduate Music students in Composition and Music Performance are required to attend the orientation.
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
All new and returning graduate students in Music Education are required to attend the meeting. Music Education faculty advisors will be present and review details specific to those students who hold a Music Ed GE in the 2025-26 academic year.
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
All new undergraduate Music students earning a Bachelor's of Arts or Bachelor's of Science degree in General Music, Music History & Culture, Music Technology, Music Theory, Applied Voice or Applied Piano are required to attend the orientation.
noon
All new and returning undergraduate Music Education majors are required to attend the meeting.
Get to know your cohort, meet Music Education faculty, and learn about NAfME (National Association for Music Education) from current members.
noon
For details about what to prepare, or general questions, please contact Dr. Alexandre Dossin.
12:15–1:45 p.m.
Auditions for the 2025-26 academic year are open to students from all majors. Personnel for the various orchestras, bands, and wind ensembles will be formed from these auditions. Participation in the Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Symphonic Band requires in-person auditions. Participation in Campus Band and Campus Orchestra does not require an audition.
Please visit the ensemble website for audition information, including excerpts (available August 1st) and sign-ups.
Dr. Dennis Llinas is your contact for questions, dllinas@uoregon.edu
1:00–2:30 p.m.
For Master’s Students in Musicology, Music Theory, Music Education, Music Composition, and Intermedia Music Technology
All incoming graduate students are required to attend their assigned Orientation & Academic Advising session. During this session, we will build your class schedule, register for classes, and make sample schedules
All new undergraduate Music Education majors are required to attend the orientation, (which is separate from the Music Education Undergraduate meeting).
1:00–2:00 p.m.
All new undergraduate Music Education majors are required to attend the orientation, (which is separate from the Music Education Undergraduate meeting).
2:15–3:30 p.m.
Auditions for the 2025-26 academic year are open to students from all majors. Personnel for the various orchestras, bands, and wind ensembles will be formed from these auditions. Participation in the Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Symphonic Band requires in-person auditions. Participation in Campus Band and Campus Orchestra does not require an audition.
Please visit the ensemble website for audition information, including excerpts (available August 1st) and sign-ups.
Dr. Dennis Llinas is your contact for questions, dllinas@uoregon.edu
All new undergraduate Jazz Studies majors are required to attend the orientation, (which is separate from the Undergraduate Jazz Majors meeting).
3:00–4:00 p.m.
All new undergraduate Jazz Studies majors are required to attend the orientation, (which is separate from the Undergraduate Jazz Majors meeting).
3:30–5:00 p.m.
UO jazz ensembles (Big Bands, Combos, Latin Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Guitar Ensemble) are open to all University of Oregon students (including part-time and Continuing Education students) by audition, regardless of major.
Auditions for the UO jazz ensembles are held during Week of Welcome each fall. A single audition is used to place students in Big Bands, Combos, Latin, and Guitar ensembles. Students auditioning for these ensembles in the Fall term need not re-audition in winter or spring terms.
Please visit the ensemble website for audition information, including excerpts (available August 1st) and sign-ups.
Professor Paul Krueger, Director of Jazz Studies, is your contact for questions, kruegerp@uoregon.edu
3:45–5:00 p.m.
Auditions for the 2025-26 academic year are open to students from all majors. Personnel for the various orchestras, bands, and wind ensembles will be formed from these auditions. Participation in the Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Symphonic Band requires in-person auditions. Participation in Campus Band and Campus Orchestra does not require an audition.
Please visit the ensemble website for audition information, including excerpts (available August 1st) and sign-ups.
Dr. Dennis Llinas is your contact for questions, dllinas@uoregon.edu
4:00–6:00 p.m.
The University Opera Ensemble is open to all members of the university community by audition only. All SOMD music majors must have their studio teacher's permission to participate.
SIGN UP FOR AN AUDITION
WHAT TO PREPARE
- Fill out an Audition Information sheet (will be provided at audition).
- Bring a resumé and headshot, if you have one.
- One aria performed by memory and sung in French/Italian/German/Spanish.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- A pianist will be provided.
- Rehearsals and coachings can be arranged with Dr. Gustavo Castro the week before and the week of Week of Welcome. Contact Dr. Castro at gcastro@uoregon.edu.
- Send Dr. Gustavo Castro any questions you may have at gcastro@uoregon.edu.
5:15–6:45 p.m.
Auditions for the 2025-26 academic year are open to students from all majors. Personnel for the various orchestras, bands, and wind ensembles will be formed from these auditions. Participation in the Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Symphonic Band requires in-person auditions. Participation in Campus Band and Campus Orchestra does not require an audition.
Please visit the ensemble website for audition information, including excerpts (available August 1st) and sign-ups.
Dr. Dennis Llinas is your contact for questions, dllinas@uoregon.edu
6:00–9:00 p.m.
WHAT TO PREPARE
- Singers All singing vocalists should have one popular song prepared to sing, accompanied by a backing track or live/solo accompaniment. Choose a song that shows off your best skills as well as your stylistic tastes. Because singers in these groups must know how to work with a live band, acapella auditions will not be accepted.
- Instrumentalists and DJs: All instrumentalists and DJs should learn the following two songs for the audition:
- “Ain’t No Love” by Jay-Z (MTV Unplugged)
- “Cut Chemist Suite” by Ozomatli
Instrumentalists should learn their parts as played on the recordings. If their instrument isn’t on the recording, they should contribute by approximating some musical aspect of the recorded arrangement (sax might play the flute part from “Ain’t No Love,” e.g.). In addition to the two prepared songs, one or more short chord progressions will be taught to instrumentalists by ear in the audition, and instrumentalists will play them back with an assigned groove/style. If you are unable to learn one or both of the assigned songs above, we still want to hear you audition, so please come and at least participate in this ear-learning activity.
- MCs: MCs should rap at least the first verse from “Ain’t No Love” (see link above). In addition, MCs should prepare at least one 16-bar verse, or two 8-bar verses, of their own creation that it’s possible to perform over one of the songs the instrumentalists must prepare (see above).
POPULAR MUSIC FAQs
Q: I don’t freestyle/improvise/harmonize/I’ve never played in a band before, should I still audition? A: Yes! These auditions are just to see where you are at right now.
Q: I don’t like hip hop but I like metal/indie/R&B/ska can I audition? A: Yes! This audition is for several popular music ensembles. One group does focus on mainly hip hop, and the others are created based on the styles and personalities of other musicians that audition. The more people that audition and want to play a certain style, the more likely we are to be able to put that kind of band together.
QUESTIONS
Instructor Sean Peterson at peterso9@uoregon.edu
6:00–9:00 p.m.
UO jazz ensembles (Big Bands, Combos, Latin Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Guitar Ensemble) are open to all University of Oregon students (including part-time and Continuing Education students) by audition, regardless of major.
Auditions for the UO jazz ensembles are held during Week of Welcome each fall. A single audition is used to place students in Big Bands, Combos, Latin, and Guitar ensembles. Students auditioning for these ensembles in the fall term need not re-audition in winter or spring terms.
Please visit the ensemble website for audition information, including excerpts (available August 1st) and sign-ups.
Professor Paul Krueger, Director of Jazz Studies, is your contact for questions, kruegerp@uoregon.edu
9:00–10:00 a.m.
All new and returning graduate students who have a Graduate Employee appointment as an instructor in CMI's Piano or Suzuki Strings Programs during the 2025-26 Academic Year are required to attend the meeting.
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
UO jazz ensembles (Big Bands, Combos, Latin Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Guitar Ensemble) are open to all University of Oregon students (including part-time and Continuing Education students) by audition, regardless of major.
Auditions for the UO jazz ensembles are held during Week of Welcome each fall. A single audition is used to place students in Big Bands, Combos, Latin, and Guitar ensembles. Students auditioning for these ensembles in the fall term need not re-audition in winter or spring terms.
Please visit the ensemble website for audition information, including excerpts (available August 1st) and sign-ups.
Professor Paul Krueger, Director of Jazz Studies, is your contact for questions, kruegerp@uoregon.edu
9:00–10:00 a.m.
All new undergraduate Dance majors (BA, BS, BFA) are required to attend this orientation. Dance minors are welcome but not required to attend.
Register to Attend: Dance Orientation, Dance Placement & BFA Auditions here
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Register to Attend: Dance Orientation, Dance Placement & BFA Auditions here
Placement is encouraged for anyone taking UO Dance classes. Students from other majors are welcome.
Placement is required if:
- you would like to start higher than level I in any technique class*, or
- you want to move up a level in any technique class, or
- you are auditioning for the BFA, or
- you already auditioned for the BFA in-person or by video last February.
*When registering for dance technique classes prior to placement, you should register for level I in any idiom (Contemporary I, Ballet I, Hip Hop I, or African I). You will be able to change your registration as appropriate after we have your placement result.
10:00–11:00 a.m.
All new and returning students who will be working as an instructor or assistant in CMI's Suzuki Strings Program during the 2025-26 Academic Year are required to attend the meeting.
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Auditions for the 2025-26 academic year for University Singers and UO Chamber Choir. Auditions are scheduled over three days; interested students need only to sign up for one audition slot. All UO students are welcome in any of our choirs. We have choirs appropriate for all experience levels, from people who have sung in a choir for many years, to people who would like to join a choir for the first time.
Please note that Chamber Choir (M/W 2:00 PM-2:50 PM & T/TH 12:00 PM-1:20 PM) and University Singers (MWF 11:00 AM-11:50 AM) audition in the fall only, and members commit for the entire year. Repertoire Singers (T/TH 3:00 PM-3:50 PM) will accept new members each term.
If you are interested in auditioning for choir but are unable to sign up for a Week of Welcome audition, please come to the first day of whichever choir you are interested in joining and we will arrange your audition at that time. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Paul at sjpaul@uoregon.edu.
WHAT TO PREPARE
Please have one song prepared – it can be an art song, aria, folk song, or musical theater piece. A pianist will be provided for you. You will also be asked to perform brief exercises that assess your range, aural skills, and music literacy level.
FIRST DAY OF EACH CHOIR
Chamber Choir: Monday, September 30: 2:00 PM-2:50 PM, Frohnmayer Music Building Room 163 Repertoire Singers: Tuesday, October 1: 3:00 PM-3:50 PM, Frohnmayer Music Building Room 163 University Singers: Monday, September 30: 11:00 AM-11:50 AM, Frohnmayer Music Building Room 163
QUESTIONS
Dr. Sharon J. Paul at sjpaul@uoregon.edu for questions about Chamber Choir or Repertoire Singers Dr. Melissa Brunkan at mbrunkan@uoregon.edu for questions about University Singers If you have general questions about the choirs, please feel free to contact either of us!
10:00–11:00 a.m.
All new and returning students who have a GE in Secondary Piano and/or will be working as an instructor for CMI's Suzuki Piano Program during the 2025-26 Academic Year are required to attend the meeting.
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Auditions required students wishing to register for private lessons in Violin, Viola, Cello or Classical Bass.
Please email Dr. Leslie Straka for more information, or to set up an audition during this timeframe.
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
REQUIRED FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS; Optional for freshmen wishing to test out of Music Theory sequence courses.
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
REQUIRED FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS; Optional for freshmen wishing to test out of Keyboard Skills sequence courses.
Sign up for an appointment here
*for students who are taking all three placement exams (including Theory and Aural Skills) and who need a Keyboard Skills appointment outside of 10a-2p, please email Dr. S.
11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Ensemble auditions for the 2025-26 academic year are open to students from all majors. Personnel for the various orchestras, bands, and wind ensembles will be formed from these auditions. Participation in the Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Symphonic Band requires in-person auditions. Participation in Campus Band and Campus Orchestra does not require an audition.
Please visit the ensemble website for audition information, including excerpts (available August 1st) and sign-ups.
Dr. Jacobs is your contact for questions, djacobs@uoregon.edu
noon
New students can learn about Dance Oregon during this drop-in informational session.
Dance Oregon is a student run organization, funded by the Associated Students of the University of Oregon (ASUO). Dance Oregon works in conjunction with the Dance Department to provide students with creative and artistically meaningful experiences, such as workshops, lectures, guest artists, performance and choreography opportunities, and annual participation in the American College Dance Festival.
The mission of Dance Oregon is to enrich the lives of students and community members with dance opportunities, and to expand cultural experiences related to dance.
noon
REQUIRED FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS; Optional for freshmen wishing to test out of Aural Skills sequence courses.
To be paired with the Aural Skills sight singing exam.
12:30–2:30 p.m.
Register to Attend: Dance Orientation, Dance Placement & BFA Auditions here
BFA candidates will participate in the morning placement class, present a 3-5 minute solo, and have a brief interview with the Dance faculty.
Guidelines for Solo
Perform a 3-5 minute solo from any idiom or style that you feel presents you in your very best light. The movement may be choreographed (by you or another) or improvised. A separate studio will be available to prepare for solo performances. We will provide aux cable and adapters to play your music from your phone or other device during the audition.
Be prepared to change easily between:
- soft slippers or thin cotton socks for ballet (no point shoes);
- bare feet for contemporary and African;
- and clean sneakers for hip hop.
Please be prepared to answer the following questions in the interview with faculty:
- What would you like to tell us about your movement background?
- Why are you interested in earning a BFA in Dance at the University of Oregon?
- How do you see yourself working and collaborating with the community in our dance program as well as the greater community at the University of Oregon?
12:30–3:30 p.m.
UO jazz ensembles (Big Bands, Combos, Latin Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Guitar Ensemble) are open to all University of Oregon students (including part-time and Continuing Education students) by audition, regardless of major.
Auditions for the UO jazz ensembles are held during Week of Welcome each fall. A single audition is used to place students in Big Bands, Combos, Latin, and Guitar ensembles. Students auditioning for these ensembles in the fall term need not re-audition in winter or spring terms.
Please visit the ensemble website for audition information, including excerpts (available August 1st) and sign-ups.
Professor Paul Krueger, Director of Jazz Studies, is your contact for questions, kruegerp@uoregon.edu
1:00–3:00 p.m.
REQUIRED FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS; Optional for freshmen wishing to test out of Aural Skills sequence courses.
To be paired with the written Aural Skills dictation exam. Students will sign up for an individual appointment for the sight singing exam portion.
3:00–5:00 p.m.
Required for all new incoming graduate students in composition, and optional for undergraduates (to be determined during advising).
The exam is offered by appointment only and held in person.
Sign up for an appointment here.
The exam will consist of the following components:
- Two-octave scales: Major and harmonic and melodic minor, all keys
- Three-octave arpeggios: Major and minor, all keys
- Sight reading: Comparable to the level of Anna Magdalena Bach Notebook or Bartok’s "For Children" Book 1
- Bach invention or dance movement
- Classical sonatina (first movement): Comparable to Clementi Op. 36 No. 2 or Op. 36 No. 4, Kuhlau Op. 20 No. 1 or Op. 55 No. 3
- Romantic or contemporary character piece: Comparable to Schumann's Album for the Young, Grieg's Lyric Pieces, Bartok's Mikrokosmos Volume 5, or Tcherepnin's Bagatelles Op. 5
If the exam is not passed, students must enroll in three consecutive terms of MUP 163: Functional Piano for Composers.
4:00–5:00 p.m.
UO jazz ensembles (Big Bands, Combos, Latin Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Guitar Ensemble) are open to all University of Oregon students (including part-time and Continuing Education students) by audition, regardless of major.
Auditions for the UO jazz ensembles are held during Week of Welcome each fall. A single audition is used to place students in Big Bands, Combos, Latin, and Guitar ensembles. Students auditioning for these ensembles in the fall term need not re-audition in winter or spring terms.
Please visit the ensemble website for audition information, including excerpts (available August 1st) and sign-ups.
Professor Paul Krueger, Director of Jazz Studies, is your contact for questions, kruegerp@uoregon.edu
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Ensemble auditions for the 2025-26 academic year are open to students from all majors. Personnel for the various orchestras, bands, and wind ensembles will be formed from these auditions. Participation in the Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Symphonic Band requires in-person auditions. Participation in Campus Band and Campus Orchestra does not require an audition.
Please visit the ensemble website for audition information, including excerpts (available August 1st) and sign-ups.
Dr. Jacobs is your contact for questions, djacobs@uoregon.edu
11:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Auditions required for BMME Choral, BM Voice, BA/BS Applied Study: Voice, MM Voice, MM Choral Conducting, DMA Voice and all voice scholarship recipients.
Sign up for an audition time here. Singers will need a UO DuckID to complete the signup form.
Please plan to present one (1) selection. It can be one of the pieces you sang for your SOMD audition, or something new. Here are some general guidelines:
UNDERGRADUATE: A classical piece in English, Italian, French, Spanish or German. GRADUATE: An art song (Lied, mélodie, etc.), or an aria from an opera or oratorio.
Memorization is required, except for selections from the oratorio repertoire. An accompanist will be provided.
9:00–10:15 a.m.
Auditions for the 2025-26 academic year are open to students from all majors. Personnel for the various orchestras, bands, and wind ensembles will be formed from these auditions. Participation in the Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Symphonic Band requires in-person auditions. Participation in Campus Band and Campus Orchestra does not require an audition.
Please visit the ensemble website for audition information, including excerpts (available August 1st) and sign-ups.
Dr. Dennis Llinas is your contact for questions, dllinas@uoregon.edu
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Studio placement auditions are required for all new and returning students who will register for MUP Percussion lessons during the 2025-26 academic year. Studio placement auditions for percussion will coincide with ensemble auditions for that instrument.
Auditions for the 2025-26 academic year are open to students from all majors. Personnel for the various orchestras, bands, and wind ensembles will be formed from these auditions. Participation in the Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Symphonic Band requires in-person auditions. Participation in Campus Band and Campus Orchestra does not require an audition.
Please visit the ensemble website for audition information, including excerpts (available August 1st) and sign-ups.
Dr. Dennis Llinas is your contact for questions, dllinas@uoregon.edu
noon
Auditions for the 2025-26 academic year for University Singers and UO Chamber Choir. Auditions are scheduled over three days; interested students need only to sign up for one audition slot. All UO students are welcome in any of our choirs. We have choirs appropriate for all experience levels, from people who have sung in a choir for many years, to people who would like to join a choir for the first time.
Please note that Chamber Choir (M/W 2:00 PM-2:50 PM & T/TH 12:00 PM-1:20 PM) and University Singers (MWF 11:00 AM-11:50 AM) audition in the fall only, and members commit for the entire year. Repertoire Singers (T/TH 3:00 PM-3:50 PM) will accept new members each term.
If you are interested in auditioning for choir but are unable to sign up for a Week of Welcome audition, please come to the first day of whichever choir you are interested in joining and we will arrange your audition at that time. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Paul at sjpaul@uoregon.edu.
WHAT TO PREPARE
Please have one song prepared – it can be an art song, aria, folk song, or musical theater piece. A pianist will be provided for you. You will also be asked to perform brief exercises that assess your range, aural skills, and music literacy level.
FIRST DAY OF EACH CHOIR
Chamber Choir: Monday, September 30: 2:00 PM-2:50 PM, Frohnmayer Music Building Room 163 Repertoire Singers: Tuesday, October 1: 3:00 PM-3:50 PM, Frohnmayer Music Building Room 163 University Singers: Monday, September 30: 11:00 AM-11:50 AM, Frohnmayer Music Building Room 163
QUESTIONS
Dr. Sharon J. Paul at sjpaul@uoregon.edu for questions about Chamber Choir or Repertoire Singers Dr. Melissa Brunkan at mbrunkan@uoregon.edu for questions about University Singers If you have general questions about the choirs, please feel free to contact either of us!
1:00–2:30 p.m.
Auditions for the 2025-26 academic year are open to students from all majors. Personnel for the various orchestras, bands, and wind ensembles will be formed from these auditions. Participation in the Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Symphonic Band requires in-person auditions. Participation in Campus Band and Campus Orchestra does not require an audition.
Please visit the ensemble website for audition information, including excerpts (available August 1st) and sign-ups.
Dr. Dennis Llinas is your contact for questions, dllinas@uoregon.edu
2:45–4:00 p.m.
Auditions for the 2025-26 academic year are open to students from all majors. Personnel for the various orchestras, bands, and wind ensembles will be formed from these auditions. Participation in the Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Symphonic Band requires in-person auditions. Participation in Campus Band and Campus Orchestra does not require an audition.
Please visit the ensemble website for audition information, including excerpts (available August 1st) and sign-ups.
Dr. Dennis Llinas is your contact for questions, dllinas@uoregon.edu
4:15–5:15 p.m.
Auditions for the 2025-26 academic year are open to students from all majors. Personnel for the various orchestras, bands, and wind ensembles will be formed from these auditions. Participation in the Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Symphonic Band requires in-person auditions. Participation in Campus Band and Campus Orchestra does not require an audition.
Please visit the ensemble website for audition information, including excerpts (available August 1st) and sign-ups.
Dr. Dennis Llinas is your contact for questions, dllinas@uoregon.edu
5:30–7:00 p.m.
Auditions for the 2025-26 academic year are open to students from all majors. Personnel for the various orchestras, bands, and wind ensembles will be formed from these auditions. Participation in the Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Symphonic Band requires in-person auditions. Participation in Campus Band and Campus Orchestra does not require an audition.
Please visit the ensemble website for audition information, including excerpts (available August 1st) and sign-ups.
Dr. Dennis Llinas is your contact for questions, dllinas@uoregon.edu
October 2025
7:30 p.m.
Angela Cheng and Alvin Chow are a distinguished piano duo celebrated for their dynamic performances and exceptional artistry. With impressive careers that have taken them around the world, the duo captivates audiences with their synchronicity and expressive interpretations.
Praised for her brilliant technique, tonal beauty and superb musicianship, Canadian pianist Angela Cheng is one of her country’s national treasures. She has performed with more than 100 orchestras and at prestigious venues worldwide, earning accolades such as a Gold Medal at the Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Masters Competition and the Medal of Excellence from the Salzburg Mozarteum. Educated at Indiana University and the Juilliard School, Cheng is the Robert R. Wheeler Professor of Piano at Oberlin Conservatory, where she won the 2011/12 Excellence in Teaching Award.
American pianist Chow, a Miami native, has performed across North America and Asia, appearing as a soloist with the National Symphony Orchestra, Colorado Symphony, Shanghai Philharmonic, and the Mozarteum Orchestra in Salzburg, among others. A graduate of University of Maryland and the Juilliard School, he has taught at numerous institutions and festivals worldwide. At Oberlin since 1999, he currently serves as the Chair of the Piano Department and received the 2016 Excellence in Teaching Award.
Together, Cheng and Chow have received acclaim for their seamless ensemble and nuanced performances, making each concert an unforgettable experience
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Not sure where to start with career planning? You’re not alone! Join us for a hands-on workshop that introduces the many resources available to graduate students at the University of Oregon. It’s never too early or too late to start shaping your career path. Learn how to make the most of career tools, campus programs, and professional development opportunities designed to help you explore options, build confidence, and take your next steps forward. Register for this free event at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0198e2b551ef7f9fb7c0ca9a85f6e27c to receive the Zoom link.
This is the first of seven events as part of the GradEdge: Midweek Career Workshops series. Join us every Wednesday afternoon this term!
3:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Graduate students! Ready to make your job/internship application materials stand out? Whether you’re just getting started or updating an old draft, this workshop will help you take your resume or your CV to the next level. It’s never too early, or too late, to polish your documents. Learn best modern practices for tailoring these important documents, highlighting your strengths and accomplishments, and presenting all of your experience with confidence. Register for this free event at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0198e286477e7a79b348c10ca1811443 to receive the Zoom link.
This event is part of the GradEdge: Midweek Career Workshops series. Join us every Wednesday afternoon this term!
3:00 p.m.
With a career spanning over three decades, the Brentano Quartet has appeared throughout the world to popular and critical acclaim. The New York Times extols its “luxuriously warm sound [and] yearning lyricism; and the Times (London) hails their “wonderful, selfless music-making.” Known for its unique sensibility, probing interpretive style, and original programming, the Quartet has performed across five continents in the world’s most prestigious venues and festivals, thus establishing itself as one of the world’s preeminent ensembles.
Schubert ‘Rosamunde’ Quartet Andres Machine, Learning Beach Piano Quintet
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The virtual BIG10 Academia Postdoc Hiring Fair connects PhD and Postdoc professionals with academies across the nation (and potentially internationally) who are hiring Postdoctoral: Trainees, Fellows, Research Associates or Scholars, Teaching Fellows, and/or Visiting Postdoctoral positions. If you want to work in academia as a Postdoc, then this is the career fair for you! DATA FROM THE 2024 BIG10 ACADEMIA CAREER FAIR:
- Over 1,800 graduate students and postdocs from 18+ BIG10 Institutions
- Almost 700 Curriculum Vitae (C.V.s) shared with recruiting academies
- 42 Academies recruiting
Which academies have attended previous fairs and were hiring for postdoc positions?
- Stanford University - Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (Postdoctoral Scholars)
- Cal Poly (Postdoc Researchers)
- Johns Hopkins University (Postdoctoral Trainee positions)
- Missouri University of Science & Technology (Postdocs)
- Moffitt Cancer Center - Research (Post-Doctoral Fellow, Postdoctoral Fellow Computational Omics, Postdoctoral Fellow in Cancer Biology)
- Rutgers University - Medical School (Postdoctoral Trainees)
- St. Jude Postdoctoral Recruitment (Postdoctoral Trainees)
- The Wistar Institute (Post-Doctoral Fellow)
- University of Michigan Medical School (Postdoctoral Fellow)
- University of Notre Dame (Postdoctoral Trainees)
- University of Virginia (Postdoctoral Trainees)
Register on Handshake at https://app.joinhandshake.com/stu/career_fairs/57750. All graduate students and postdoctoral scholars at the UO have free access to Handshake.
All PhD students and Postdocs looking for a first or next postdoctoral position are welcome to attend this virtual career fair. We highly encourage all early program PhDs and early postdoc trainees/scholars/researchers to explore future careers and build your professional network within Higher Education by attending group sessions. Those of you within 18 months of completing your program should consider this a MUST attend career fair and explore current postdoc positions via individual 1:1 sessions. If you know you want a postdoctoral position (or 2nd position), then we highly recommend you submit a C.V. no matter where you are in your current program, as some organizations will track your progress over the next several years. You can submit your C.V. by utilizing the link provided in the "You are registered" email that Handshake sends once you are registered for this career fair or via promotional emails from your home institution. Submission of a C.V. is not required to participate in this career fair, but is highly encouraged.
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
The virtual BIG10 Academia Faculty Hiring Fair connects PhD and Postdoc professionals with academies across the nation (and potentially internationally) who are hiring tenure and non-tenure track faculty positions. If you want to work in academia in a faculty role, then this is the career fair for you! We highly encourage all early program PhDs and early postdoc trainees/scholars/researchers to explore future careers and build your professional network within Higher Education. Those of you within 18 months of completing your program should consider this a MUST attend career fair and explore current faculty positions.
Which academies attended the 2024 BIG10 Fair (& the jobs they were hiring for in parentheses)?
- The Ohio State University (Asst. Professors: Tenure, Professional, or Research Track; Lecturers)
- Cal Poly (Tenure-Track, Full-Time Lecturer, Part-Time Lecturer)
- Florida Atlantic University (Assistant Professor, Assistant Teaching Professor)
- Harvey Mudd College (Professor of Manufacturing)
- Johns Hopkins University (Non-Tenure Track Research positions, Non-Tenure Track Professional positions)
- Missouri University of Science & Technology (Tenure-Track, non-Tenure-Track)
- Northeastern University (Tenure-Track Faculty positions, Non-Tenure Track Research positions, Non-Tenure Track Teaching positions, Non-Tenure Track Professional positions)
- Texas State University (Tenure Track Faculty)
- University of Alabama (Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor)
- University of Kentucky (Tenure-Track Faculty positions)
- University of Notre Dame (Tenure-Track Faculty positions, Non-Tenure Track Research positions, Non-Tenure Track Teaching positions, Non-Tenure Track Professional positions, Non-Tenure Track Clinical positions)
- University of Oregon (Assistant/Associate/Full Professors and Career Faculty)
- University of Virginia (Tenure-Track Faculty positions, Non-Tenure Track Research positions, Non-Tenure Track Teaching positions, Non-Tenure Track Clinical positions)
Register on Handshake at https://app.joinhandshake.com/stu/career_fairs/59231. All postdoctoral scholars at the UO have free access to Handshake.
If you know you want faculty position, then we highly recommend you submit a C.V. no matter where you are in your current program, as some organizations will track your progress over the next several years. You can submit your C.V. by utilizing the link provided in the "You are registered" email that Handshake sends once you are registered for The BIG10 Academia Faculty Hiring Fair or via promotional emails from your home institution. Submission of a C.V. is not required to participate in this career fair, but is highly encouraged. DEADLINE for C.V. submissions is Monday, September 29th at 9:00 AM PST.
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Calling all graduate students and postdocs!
Are you interested in exploring or finding a position in industry?
The BIG10 Graduate Student & Postdoc Industry Recruitment Event (GSPIRE) is the perfect opportunity for individuals with advanced degrees to connect with various industries and organizations. This career fair is exclusive to BIG10 graduate students (MS/PhD) and postdocs like you. We invite you to join us and connect with top employers and organizations seeking bright minds like yours.
All individuals, from first-year graduate students to MS/PhD/Postdocs and alumni, are welcome to participate in the BIG10 GSPIRE. Whether you are considering a career in academia or industry, this event will provide valuable networking opportunities and the chance to explore and secure professional employment in industry. Companies participating in this event will exclusively offer internships and professional positions for Postdocs, PhDs, and Master's level students/staff. The list of attending companies may expand closer to the event date, so it's important to check back frequently for updates.
Register now at https://app.joinhandshake.com/stu/career_fairs/56830. All graduate students and postdoctoral scholars at the UO have free access to Handshake.
Benefits of Attending:
1. Explore your career options in industry and government.
2. Chat with industry recruiters and build your network throughout your program.
3. Find an internship or full-time career!
Graduating Soon?
Individuals who are due to graduate at the end of Fall term 2025 through Fall term 2026 are strongly encouraged to submit a resume (not a C.V.) using the provided link in the registration confirmation email. It's possible to submit a resume even if you are unable to attend the career fairs, as all industry partners will receive all resumes submitted. NOTE: You are not required to submit a resume to participate in this career fair. If you do submit your resume, it is NOT equal to registering for the event—don’t forget to register on Handshake! The deadline for resume submissions for the BIG10 GSPIRE is Monday, October 13th at 9:00 PM PST. It is advised to submit resumes early to account for any potential technical difficulties. Adding a resume on Handshake is also recommended, as it is a useful platform for job searching and applications at your level.
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Want to make your research shine in just three minutes? This webinar will walk you through the essentials of crafting your research story and creating clear, engaging, and visually effective slides for the graduate students' Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. Learn how to simplify complex ideas, use visuals to your advantage, and test storytelling strategies that strengthen your story while keeping your audience hooked. Whether it’s your first time presenting or you’re looking to refine your approach, this session will help you take your communication skills to the next level. Register at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0198cdf3e0f974ab8d687d39949b39bb to receive the Zoom link.
This event is part of the GradEdge: Midweek Career Workshops series. Join us every Wednesday afternoon this term!
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Want to make your research shine in just three minutes? This webinar will walk you through the essentials of crafting your research story and creating clear, engaging, and visually effective slides for the graduate students' Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. Learn how to simplify complex ideas, use visuals to your advantage, and test storytelling strategies that strengthen your story while keeping your audience hooked. Whether it’s your first time presenting or you’re looking to refine your approach, this session will help you take your communication skills to the next level. Register at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0198cdf39a177e5a8a44e3694b795a87 to receive the Zoom link.
This event is part of the GradEdge: Midweek Career Workshops series. Join us every Wednesday afternoon this term!
November 2025
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Graduate students! Not sure where to start with career planning? You’re not alone! Join us for a hands-on workshop that introduces the many resources available to graduate students at the University of Oregon. It’s never too early or too late to start shaping your career path. Learn how to make the most of career tools, campus programs, and professional development opportunities designed to help you explore options, build confidence, and take your next steps forward. Register at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0198e2b9eb1871299c3fdda46a9ae876 to receive the zoom link.
This event is part of the GradEdge: Midweek Career Workshops series. Join us every Wednesday afternoon this term!
3:00 p.m.
A trio recital program featuring Fleur Barron (mezzo), Anthony McGill (clarinet), Gloria Chien (piano).
A program featuring primarily new works commissioned specially for this collaboration between mezzo, clarinet and piano that also showcases the trio's versatility across diverse styles. All the repertoire explores the performers' or composers' own roots and cultural heritages across multiple languages and musical idioms. Ultimately, this program is also a celebration of joyful music-making between good friends!
Brahms Two Songs for Voice, Viola, and Piano Ho Commission Brahms Clarinet Sonata in E-flat Major Schumann Fantasy Pieces Ravaei Gulistan
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Curious about career paths that value your academic training but exist beyond the traditional professor track? This workshop will introduce you to the world of “academic-adjacent” careers, that is roles in higher education, administration, management, research, nonprofits, industry, and more. Learn strategies for exploring opportunities, tailoring your materials, and showcasing your graduate skills in new contexts. It’s never too early or too late to broaden your options and discover where your expertise can take you.
This workshop is intended for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. Please register at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0198e30437197e34a62676b34bfe2e41 to receive the Zoom link.
This event is part of the GradEdge: Midweek Career Workshops series. Join us every Wednesday afternoon this term!
December 2025
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Graduate students! Networking doesn’t have to be intimidating! This workshop will show you practical ways to build connections, start conversations, and make a lasting impression in professional settings. Learn strategies and tools you already have to approach networking with confidence, cultivate meaningful relationships, and open doors to opportunities, whether you’re just starting out or looking to strengthen your professional circle. Then, get started with making connections during Winter break! Register at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0198e307aced7501bf043e506fd2899c to receive a zoom link.
This event is part of the GradEdge: Midweek Career Workshops and is the last for this term. Join us in Winter term!
7:30 p.m.
Celebrate the season with the glorious sounds of Messiah! Handel’s beloved oratorio comes to life once more, performed on exquisite period instruments just as it was meant to be heard. From the triumphant Hallelujah to the soaring arias and stirring choruses, this is Messiah in its full, breathtaking splendor. Featuring Jos van Veldhoven and Portland Baroque Orchestra.
Note: This concert is not included in the CMB 25-26 season subscription. It is an add-on event.
January 2026
3:00 p.m.
Grammy-nominated pianist Simone Dinnerstein returns to Oregon Bach Festival to perform a “colorful and idiosyncratic” (The New York Times) concert shaped by musical interconnection.
Rameau Gavotte et six doubles Lasser Twelve Variations on Chorale by J.S. Bach J.S. Bach 15 Sinfonias
February 2026
7:30 p.m.
Recognized as one of today’s foremost pianists and pedagogues, Fabio Bidini has dazzled audiences worldwide with his rare combination of technical brilliance and poetic expression. From early competition victories in Italy to top prizes at the Busoni and Van Cliburn International Piano Competitions, his career has taken him to the world’s most prestigious stages, including Carnegie Hall, the Royal Festival Hall, and the Barbican Centre with leading orchestras and conductors.
A Steinway Artist and Professor at the Colburn Conservatory in Los Angeles, Bidini’s artistry promises an evening of profound musicality and unforgettable beauty. Don’t miss the chance to hear this internationally acclaimed pianist live. $5-10, UO students FREE with ID
March 2026
3:00 p.m.
The award-winning choir Tenebrae is one of the world's leading vocal ensembles, renowned for its passion and precision.
Holst The Evening Watch McDowall Standing as I do before God Pott The Souls of the Righteous C. Shaw and the swallow Bennett A Good-Night Vaughan Williams Rest Thompson A Prayer for Deliverance Tavener Song for Athene Vaughan Williams Valiant for Truth Pearsall Lay a Garland Sullivan The Long Day Closes Howells Requiem Harris Bring us, O Lord
April 2026
7:30 p.m.
Hailed as “the real deal… a pianist of apparently limitless raw technique” (American Record Guide), Steven Spooner stands at the forefront of American pianists, captivating audiences with performances compared to the golden age of Horowitz and Arrau. A prizewinner at seven international competitions and a Steinway Artist, Spooner has appeared at Carnegie Hall, Salle Cortot in Paris, the Liszt Academy in Budapest, and major halls across the globe.
Known for his daring, audience-inspired programming and breathtaking virtuosity, Spooner’s concerts blend masterworks, his own transcriptions, and the kind of artistry that lingers long after the final note. Don’t miss this rare chance to experience his electrifying presence live in concert. $5-10, UO students FREE with ID
3:00 p.m.
Les Délices (pronounced Lay day-lease) delights, inspires, educates, and expands audiences for music on period instruments through innovative programming and world-class performances.
Lefebvre Le lever de l’Aurore Corelli ‘La Folia’ Sonata Handel Mi palpita il cor Scarlatti Sonata in D Minor, K. 213 Rameau Le Berger fidèle
May 2026
3:00 p.m.
The Manhattan Chamber Players is a chamber music collective of New York-based musicians who share the common aim of performing the greatest works in the chamber repertoire at the highest level.
W.A. Mozart Divertimento No. 11 Adagio and Fugue Mendelssohn Octet Casarrubios Overture and Chorale Copland Appalachian Spring