Oregon Bach Festival Announces Its 2024 Season

The internationally renowned Oregon Bach Festival (OBF) and the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance are pleased to announce the 2024 lineup of concerts and artists. The upcoming season, which runs June 28 through July 14, continues the long-standing tradition of presenting the finest choral-orchestral works, extraordinary new music, illuminating lectures, and captivating …

Now Hiring: Development Program Manager

Development Program Manager We are seeking a dedicated and team oriented Development Program Manager. As a part of the School of Music and Dance fundraising team and reporting to the Associate Director of Development of Oregon Bach Festival, the Development Program Manager is responsible for managing a variety of complex fundraising matters, such as donor …

OBF 2023 Season Announcement

MUSICAL EXPEDITIONS AND MILESTONE EVENTS HEADLINE ASOREGON BACH FESTIVALANNOUNCES ITS 2023 SEASON January 25, 2023 – [Eugene, OR] – The internationally renowned Oregon Bach Festival (OBF) and the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance are pleased to announce the 2023 lineup of concerts and artists. The upcoming season, which runs June 30 through …

Artistic Director Search Update – September 2022

Dear OBF fans: We’re writing with an update on the Oregon Bach Festival artistic director search. As you know, we had a slate of three candidates visit us this summer – each of whom showcased their best work in concert halls and classrooms around Eugene. As the Festival ended, the search committee convened and made …

OBF COVID-19 Updates

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 Connections: A Pandemic Rara Avis

As part of the OBF 2021 Virtual Festival, SFYCA alum (2006, 2007, 2008), Emmanuel “Onry” Henreid participated in an OBF Virtual Happy Hour event where he shared what he is up to now and performed two lovely pieces for the audience of OBF patrons and supporters. Onry, an award-winning singer, actor, dancer, and pianist based …

OBF is Hiring

Director of Artistic Administration and Operations We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Director of Artistic Administration and Operations (DAAO) to join our team. The DAAO is responsible for hiring and coordinating the schedules of all musicians and performing groups, preparing artistic and production budgets, coordinating all operations related to concert production, contract negotiations, and …

OBF 2021 Season Announcement

Oregon Bach Festival Announces 2021 Virtual Concert Lineup As previously announced, ongoing precautions surrounding COVID-19 have led the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance to convert the 2021 Oregon Bach Festival (OBF) to a series of virtual events. OBF remains resilient during this year of global crisis, and is proud to announce a …

OBF REWORKS 2021 PLANS

OREGON BACH FESTIVAL REWORKS 2021 PLANS AS COVID-19 HEALTH & SAFTEY REMAIN A PRIORITY February 18, 2021 – Due to ongoing precautions surrounding COVID-19, the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance has made the difficult decision to convert the 2021 Oregon Bach Festival to a series of virtual events – offering audiences around …

Pete von Hippel Named Honorary Life Director

On September 1, Oregon Bach Festival (OBF) Board Chair Robin Burk announced that the organization has named longtime patron and donor, Dr. Peter von Hippel, as an Honorary Life Director of the Board of Oregon Bach Festival. “Pete has been an active supporter and advocate for the Festival for more than three decades,” says Burk. …