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 […]
Performing & Fine Arts
University Singers Invited to American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Conference
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, […]
Meet The Instruments!
Nicole Buetti, performing and fine arts, has been collaborating with the Portland Columbia Symphony on a very special, educational community outreach program called “Meet the Instruments.” This unique web-based series has been developed as both a way to engage elementary-aged children during the pandemic as well as employ local musicians who continue to be largely […]
UP Music Program Virtual Showcase Concert: Thursday, Dec. 10
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 Zoom using this link. Featuring virtual performances by the UP Orchestra, Bel Canto, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo, Wind Symphony, […]
UP Jazz Ensemble, Black Student Union Presentations: Nov. 17, 19
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 […]
PFA Piano Sale: Add Some Music To Your Life
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 […]
Performing & Fine Arts: The Show(s) Must Go On
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. CONCERTS: University of Portland music ensembles are rehearsing remotely and creating virtual productions. Follow their progress and […]
UP Students In Winners Circle
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 […]
“The Dragon” Pre-Play Panel, March 14
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 […]
Music at Midweek: Tim Connell on Mandolin, March 11
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. Tim Connell is well-known to acoustic music fans as a top-tier, virtuoso mandolinist, touring nationally with Don Julin, Eric Skye, and Mike Marshall’s Ger […]