SFYCA alum, Jack Barton (’10, ’11) along with his brother Dan share their joys of working together and how SFYCA helped shaped his path to success Classically trained pianists and self-proclaimed childhood choir nerds, brothers Dan and Jack grew up sharing stereos, piano teachers, and bunk beds. Growing up in Fort Collins, Colorado they developed …
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Updated: 6/14/22 at 12:45pm In accordance with state mandates, OBF performance spaces do not require face masks, proof of vaccination, or negative COVID test for entry. However, given the rise in Lane County COVID cases, the University of Oregon recommends individuals wear masks indoors when around other people. These policies are subject to change as the Festival progresses. Hult Center …
SFYCA alum, Nicholas Meyer (’04, ’05, ’06) shares the importance of staying positive, maintaining a good attitude, and having fun – in music and in life! SFYCA alum Nicholas Meyer (’04, ’05, ’06) is an in-demand baritone, artistic co-director of Opera Theater Oregon, and teacher of a flourishing voice and piano studio of 40+ students …
The Oregon Bach Festival (OBF) Artistic Director Search Committee is pleased to announce Kazem Abdullah as the newest candidate for the OBF artistic director position. Abdullah will conduct Bach’s Mass in B Minor on June 21 and present a modern chamber orchestra concert on June 18, which includes Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 1, contemporary composer Jessie …
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Dear OBF Donors, Artists, and Fans, We are writing to inform you that Julian Wachner has withdrawn his name from consideration as a candidate for the Oregon Bach Festival artistic director position. The artistic director search will continue through the summer and remains a prominent part of the 2022 season. Additional Festival plans are solidly …
UPDATE: On March 23, Julian Wachner withdrew his name from consideration to be the next OBF artistic director. DEFINING WORKS AND CHORAL LEGACIES LEAD THE WAY ASOREGON BACH FESTIVALCELEBRATES VOICE IN ITS 2022 SEASON The internationally renowned Oregon Bach Festival (OBF) and the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance are pleased to announce …
SFYCA ALUMNI PROFILES SFYCA celebrates its 25th Anniversary in 2023. While it is still a way off, planning is already underway to include an alumni reception and featured performances by alumni, alongside the 2023 SFYCA participants. If you are an alum, or know someone who is, please email Education & Operations Coordinator, at bharris7@uoregon.edu. Today, Katherine …
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SFYCA alum, Jack Barton (’10, ’11) along with his brother Dan share their joys of working together and how SFYCA helped shaped his path to success Classically trained pianists and self-proclaimed childhood choir nerds, brothers Dan and Jack grew up sharing stereos, piano teachers, and bunk beds. Growing up in Fort Collins, Colorado they developed …
Read more “The Barton Brothers bring Classic Showtunes to Colorado Audiences”
SFYCA alum, Carolyn Bacon, ’05-‘08, shares her unique and circuitous path to becoming a cast member of the 2021/2022 North American Tour of CATS Growing up, Carolyn loved science and valued helping others. This interest led her to pursue a career in medicine as she earned a BA in Neuroscience from Pomona College and went …
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MEDIA CONTACT: Jonathan Eifert, jonathan.eifert@goldsoundmedia.com, 347.741.1913 Announcing New Season: Chamber Music @ Beall Featuring Junction Trio, Black Oak Ensemble, St. Lawrence Quartet, ATOS Trio, and an Ensemble from Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center University of Oregon’s School of Music and Dance and Oregon Bach Festival present the annual Chamber Music @ Beall season, condensed …