The University recently hosted the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) classical competition for high school and college students from all of Oregon and Southwestern Washington, according to Nicole Hanig, performing and fine arts. UP senior Catherine Jacobs won first place in her division and then won first amongst all college students, earning her a spot in a master class alongside the Portland Opera Young Artists with international tenor Lawrence Brownlee in April, sponsored by Friends of Chamber Music.
UP senior, Madeleine Tran won third place in her division. Both students have qualified to participate in the West coast regional competition and will have the chance to proceed to the national level. Students Tori Jacobs, Allyson Odem, McKennah Thornton, Lupita Zamora Rezendiz, Natalie Werner, and Alissa Henderson also participated.
For more information contact Hanig at x7805 or hanign@up.edu.
The University Singers, under the direction of Michael Connolly, will be joined by local men’s choirs in a celebration of male choral singing for “Brothers, Sing On!” on Sunday , February 11, at 3 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. Five choirs, ranging from high school age through retirement, will each perform, culminating in a massed chorus of 130 voices raising the roof in song. The featured work is a premier by local composer Duncan Tuomi.
The next Music at Midweek performance will feature Don Norton, saxophone, in a jazz quartet, playing and present a master class with a UP saxophone student, on Wednesday, February 7, 12:30 p.m., in Mago Hunt Center Recital Hall. Free and open to all.
The next Music at Midweek performance will feature a jazz trio made up of Matt Postle, Troy Conn, and Molly Jay on Wednesday, January 31, at 12:30 p.m., in Mago Hunt Center Recital Hall. Following the 25 minute performance, Matt will present a master class with a UP trumpet student. For more information contact performing and fine arts at x7228 or 
Violin-piano team Duo Odéon, formed in 2014 by violinist Hannah Leland and pianist Aimee Fincher, will perform for Music at Midweek on Wednesday, January 24, at 12:30 p.m., in Mago Hunt Center Recital Hall. All are welcome.
The University of Portland music program presents “Lament and Reformation,” at 
The performing and fine arts department will present The Government Inspector, by Jeffrey Hatcher, from the original by Nikolai Gogol, November 15-19, at 7:30 p.m., (2 p.m. Sunday), in Mago Hunt Center Theater. Directed by Andrew Golla, Hatcher’s adaptation concerns the locals in a small Russian hamlet who learn that an undercover government inspector is coming for a surprise visit. An unfortunate case of mistaken identity sends the whole village spiraling into a world of panic and greed. For tickets, contact the Hunt Center box office at x7287. For more information, contact performing and fine arts at x7228 or 
All ticket holders to the Saturday, November 18 performance of The Government Inspector are invited to enjoy a wine, cheese, and dessert reception as a panel of experts highlight production details and intriguing themes, courtesy of the Garaventa Center. The reception begins at 6:15 p.m. and the panel will begin at 6:45 p.m. in Mago Hunt Recital Hall. The play begins at 7:30 p.m. in Mago Hunt Center Theater. For theater tickets call x7287. For ADA accommodations or more information: 
The next Music at Midweek will feature student performers on Wednesday, November 15, at 12:30 p.m., in Mago Hunt Center Recital Hall. Performers will include Oliva Carbajal, mezzo-soprano; David Rodgers, bassoon; Luke McCartney, guitar; Tori Davis, soprano; Natalie Goodpaster, soprano; and Kay Smith, clarinet. Music at Midweek is free and all are welcome.
Members of the visual arts faculty of the performing and fine arts department have a combined art show in Buckley Center Gallery from October 21 to November 16. All faculty, staff, and students are welcome to drop by and see the amazing work of the University’s artists, including Elaine Powell-Ascroft, Pat Bognar, Victoria Christen, Bruce Conkle, Kowkie Durst, Karen Esler, Rev. Mark Ghyselinck, C.S.C., Mylan Rakich, and Shawn Records. The show includes digital as well as traditional photographs, paintings, drawings, sculptures, and ceramics. Feedback using the comment book provided in the gallery or through email to