The University of Portland hosted the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Cascade Classical Auditions on January 29-30. The annual vocal competition is for high school and college students from Oregon and Southwest Washington, with the largest categories comprising lower college women (freshmen and sophomores) and upper college women (juniors and seniors). The competition […]
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Music at Midweek: Stephanie and Saar
The next Music at Midweek performance will feature New York-based pianists Stephanie Kai-Win Ho and Saar Ahuvia, who make up the duo of Stephanie and Saar, on Wednesday, February 10, at 12:30 p.m., in Mago Hunt Center recital hall. The performance is free and open to all. For more information contact performing and fine arts […]
UP Student Singers Shine
During spring break, a group of UP students competed in the National Association of Teachers of Singing Competition held at Portland State University, according to Nicole Hanig, performing and fine arts. Students from every major university in Oregon and Washington participated. Senior Lydia Blaine won first place in the division for college-age women, and freshman […]
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) […]
Guest Performer William Berger, Oct. 27
Nicole Hanig’s Vocal Performance Workshop class will welcome London-based baritone William Berger as a guest performer on Monday, October 27, at 2:40 p.m., in Mago Hunt Center recital hall. Berger will then conduct a master class with four PFA students which will conclude by 4 p.m. All are welcome to come in and out for […]
PFA Presents “Heart & Home,” Oct. 31-Nov. 2
Performing and fine arts will present an opera and music theater workshop showcase, featuring student performances, in a program entitled “Heart & Home” on Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1, both starting at 7:30 p.m., in Mago Hunt recital hall. The showcase is free and open to all. Saturday’s performance includes a reception starting […]
Humor As A Weapon Against Fascism, Oct. 22
The Garaventa Center welcomes UP history professor Brian Els as he focuses on humor as a response to Nazi oppression on Wednesday, October 22, at 7:30 p.m., in Mago Hunt Center recital hall. Nicole Hanig, performing and fine arts, and Gregory Pulver’s Musical Theater & Opera Workshop Ensemble will provide live renditions of music heard […]
An Evening At The Theater
Students of vocal music and theater will join forces in “An Evening at the Theater: Highlights from Operas and Musicals” on Friday, November 22, at 7:30 p.m., in Mago Hunt Recital Hall, according to Nicole Leupp Hanig, performing and fine arts. The program will include music from The Magic Flute, Cabaret, Guys & Dolls, Little […]
Music At Midweek
The next Music @ Midweek performance will be “Music Therapy: Sounding the Bridge Between Art & Science,” on Wednesday, October 23, at 12:30 p.m. in Mago Hunt Recital Hall. Christine Korb, interim director of music therapy at Pacific University, will join Alexis Bron. The voice faculty will be performing at Music @ Midweek on Wednesday, October […]