The performing and fine arts department has announced that many fine pianos loaned to the UP music program are now available for purchase. The selection includes baby grands, music room grands, uprights, hybrids and performance quality digital pianos.
The Music Program has a special arrangement with Kawai America Corporation and Portland Piano Company that directly benefits our talented music students by providing quality new pianos in our practice and performance spaces. These instruments are now being offered to the public at greatly reduced prices.
All University of Portland loaned pianos will be first offered to faculty, staff, alumni, students and friends at reduced prices by appointment Thursday through Saturday, June 24 – 26 before being sold to the general public on Sunday June 27. These pianos have been professionally maintained and most include the original ten-year manufacturer’s warranty. Local arrangements have also been made for financing, professional delivery, and warranty coverage through Kawai America Corporation.
There are two ways to select a fine instrument:
- First-Choice Appointment: You are invited to take advantage of a limited number of Preview Appointments prior to the public sale by calling 503.775.2620. During your preview appointment you can view, inspect, and immediately purchase your piano. This will guarantee best selection as pianos are sold first come first served.
- A General Public Sale will be held on Sunday June 27, from noon to 5 p.m. at Portland Piano Company, 8700 NE Columbia Blvd., Portland, OR. 97220
The acquisition and maintenance of a quality piano fleet is one of the most crucial and expensive components of our accredited music program. Cooperative programs such as this piano loan program add significant value to the needs of our students. If you’ve ever wanted to own an exceptional piano, please consider taking advantage of this opportunity, which directly benefits our students, our music program and an important local and supportive business partner.
For more information contact David De Lyser, performing and fine arts, at delyser@up.edu.
The University Singers have been invited to participate in a combined collegiate choir that will perform at the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Conference in Spokane in March of 2022, according to David De Lyser, performing & fine arts. UP is one of seven college and university choirs chosen from the six-state Northwest region (AK, WA, OR, ID, MT, WY). Up to 20 UP singers will work with internationally-renowned composer and National Medal of Arts winner Morten Lauridsen, and conductor Edith Copley. The combined choir, along with professional orchestra, will perform Lauridsen’s masterwork “Lux Aeterna” on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center.
All faculty and staff are invited to attend the UP Music Program Virtual Showcase Concert on Thursday, December 10, at 6 p.m., according to David De Lyser, performing and fine arts. The concert will stream on 
On November 17 and 19 there will be two guest speakers giving presentations during the UP Jazz Ensemble meeting times. These presentations are open to all members of the UP community, and the appearances of these guest artists are sponsored by the UP Black Student Union. The schedule and Zoom addresses for these presentations are as follows:
The performing and fine arts department has announced that many fine pianos loaned to the UP music program are now available for purchase. The selection includes baby grands, music room grands, uprights, hybrids, and performance quality digital pianos. The music program has a special arrangement with Kawai America Corporation and Portland Piano Company that directly benefits our talented music students by providing quality new pianos in practice and performance spaces. These instruments are now being offered to the public at greatly reduced prices. All University of Portland loaned pianos will be first offered to faculty, staff, alumni, students, and friends at reduced prices by appointment Thursday through Saturday, October 8–10, before being sold to the general public on Sunday October 11. Please call (503) 775-2620 to reserve your preview appointment today.
The performing and fine arts department has released a calendar of upcoming events for the fall semester. Please take part and show your appreciation for the hard work, ingenuity, and flexibility of our PFA students, faculty, and staff.
Three University of Portland students were in the winners circle of the Oregon and SW Washington state round of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Classical Competition just before spring break. Junior Alberto Rincon-Pardo placed third in Upper Division College Men; freshman Lauren Cline placed third in Lower Division College Women; and freshman Cameron Creitz placed first in Lower Division College Women. On Saturday, Creitz placed first in his division in the Regional competition which includes, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, British Columbia, and Alaska.
All ticket holders to the Saturday, March 14 performance of The Dragon are invited to a complimentary wine, cheese, and dessert reception before the show as a panel of campus experts highlight what to look and listen for. Reception begins at 6:15 p.m., panel at 6:45 p.m., and the play at 7:30 p.m. in Mago Hunt Center. For ADA accommodations or more information contact the Garaventa Center at 
The next Music at Midweek performance will feature mandolinist Tim Connell on Wednesday, March 11, 12:30 p.m., in Mago Hunt Center Recital Hall. The event is free and open to all.