Giving to the SOMD
Support Student Work
Students and faculty at the School of Music and Dance create new music, original choreography, and performances that reach audiences from Eugene to the international stage. Donors make that work possible. Together, we will open an SOMD education to more talented students and give them the stage to grow.
Opportunities for Support
Help increase scholarship support from 36% to 50% of students.
Help the Oregon Marching Band bring music to thousands of Duck fans each year. Your gift provides the uniforms and equipment behind every performance.
Give the dean flexible resources to act on new opportunities, from guest artists to new creative projects.
Support excellence in music performance by enhancing the programs and activities of the Department of Music Performance. Your gift helps provide enriching educational and artistic experiences for students and supports a vibrant music performance community at the SOMD.
Provide dancers with artistic development opportunities such as the Student Dance Collective and guest choreographer workshops.
Support our ensembles as they showcase Oregon talent on the international stage.
Help bring professional dance artists to campus to inspire and mentor the next generation of dancers. Your gift supports guest artist residencies, master classes, choreography, and production needs, providing students with valuable opportunities to learn from and collaborate with accomplished dance professionals.
Murdock Family donates $1 million
“It is with a deep sense of satisfaction and gratitude that we’re able to give. Given that we are blessed to be in this financial position, we can’t think of a better way for the money to be spent than to help encourage young musicians to reach their goals.”
- Dr. James Murdock
Spotlight Scholarships
Because of the generous contributions of others, I have been able to avoid the financial and emotional stress that student loans bring and center my time and energy on my degree program. Thank you, SOMD donors!
- Caleb, conducting student
Other Ways to Give
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Plan a Gift
Gifts to support the School of Music and Dance are processed through the University of Oregon Foundation. For information about planned gifts, stock transfers, employer matching gifts, IRA distributions, and other giving options, visit the University of Oregon Giving website.
Contact the Development Team
Kelsey Isaacs
Director of Development
kelsey3@uoregon.edu
(541)852-9368
Wakako Stevens
Donor and Alumni Relations Coordinator
stevensw@uoregon.edu
(541)346-3859
