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 […]
David De Lyser
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, […]
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 […]
University Singers, Bel Canto Concert: “Stars I Shall Find,” Sept. 29
The University of Portland Singers and Bel Canto will present a concert, “Stars I Shall Find,” featuring the choral music of Clara Schumann, Elaine Hagenberg, Ēriks Ešenvalds, Daniel Elder and others, on Sunday, September 29, at 3 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. The concert is free and open to all. Conductors will be David De […]
Mock’s Crest Productions Presents “The Yeoman of the Guard”
This 30th anniversary season of the University’s Mock’s Crest Productions will present Gilbert and Sullivan classic operetta The Yeomen of the Guard on June 8-9, 14-16, and 20-23. Performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. (2 p.m. on Sundays) in Mago Hunt Center Theater. Tickets are $34 for general admission, $29 for seniors/non-UP students, and $27 for groups of ten or […]
Music at Midweek: Jake Runestad, April 18
The performing and fine arts department will welcome internationally-renowned composer Jake Runestad to campus for a presentation of his music and career as part of the Music at Midweek series on Wednesday, April 18, 12:30 to 1:25 p.m., in Mago Hunt Recital Hall. His free presentation is open to all. Considered a “choral rockstar” by […]
An Evening of Soloists with the UP Orchestra, April 19
The University Orchestra will present an evening of soloists on Tuesday, April 19, at 7:30 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. The concert is free and open to all. The concert will feature UP’s violin professor, Kevin Lefohn, playing Vaughan Williams’ gorgeous “The Lark Ascending.” Student concerto competition winners Taylor Kendig (soprano) and Jonathan Liao (piano) […]
UP Orchestra Concert, “American Voices,” April 21
The University of Portland Orchestra will present “American Voices” on Tuesday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. The concert is free and open to faculty, staff, students, and the public. Highlighting works of American composers and performers, the concert will feature Aaron Copland’s stirring Lincoln Portrait, with narration by All Classical’s Edmund Stone. Also on […]
“The General,” With Live Soundtrack, March 3
The University Orchestra will Buster Keaton’s classic silent film, “The General,” with live soundtrack, on Tuesday, March 3, at 7:30 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. The screening and performance are free and open to all. This will also be the premiere of a new soundtrack composed by UP senior Dana Coppernoll-Houston and music faculty member […]
Women of the Bible Concert, Feb. 28
The Garaventa Center will present “Women of the Bible,” a concert highlighting the holy, courageous, and remarkable women in the Bible, on Saturday, February 28, at 7:30 p.m., in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. The concert will feature world premieres of music by Cynthia Gerdes and David DeLyser, composed for sopranos Nicole Hanig (pictured) […]