School of Music and Dance

Collage of research activities
May 3

The 2021 Faculty Research Awards go to 12 UO scholars

Researchers and scholars from a range of disciplines receive support funding
Hannah Victoria Thomas dancing
April 26

New BFA program in dance includes African, European forms

The degree builds on UO’s heritage as home of nation’s oldest academic dance program
Scene from 'Nomadland'
April 23

Virtual arts and culture events are bursting out all over in May

Spring flowers, Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day: It must be May.
CSWS logo
April 5

Center for the Study of Women in Society announces grants

Recipients include students and faculty members from across the university
A perfomer in the play 'Personal Game'
February 22

Orchestra Next writes a musical score using a 'telephone game'

Musicians write the piece by each adding their own part and passing it to the next
Meredith Monk
February 18

Unique voice in American music offers lessons on creative risk

Performance artist Meredith Monk will appear in a series virtual events this month
Bach festival banners
February 18

Oregon Bach Festival to stick with virtual program for 2021

The slate of concerts and other virtual experiences will be announced in late March
Ancient music meets AI
January 20

New York Polyphony Marries Ancient Music to AI

Vocal chamber ensemble reimagines ancient music texts with assist from artificial intelligence
Robert Bailey performing with Garth Brooks (Blues John Photography)
January 20

Friends in "O" Places: Robert Bailey on Garth Brooks and Animal House

Singer and UO alumnus details his career that featured Garth Brooks, Animal House, and more
Oregon Marching band and Dane Johnsen
January 20

Duck Tale: Ducks and Musicians Band Together to Beat Stanford

Remembering November 14, 2015, and an upset in Palo Alto set to an Oregon Marching Band soundtrack

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