As a child or young adult, do you remember a transformative moment that guided your personal or professional aspirations? An experience that filled you with curiosity and wonder? At Oregon Bach Festival (OBF) and Chamber Music at Beall (CMB), community-focused arts programs within the School of Music and Dance (SOMD), we strive to create such moments for our musically inclined students and audiences, both young and old, through awe-inspiring live performances and educational experiences.
Our goal for Ducks Give 2025 is to raise necessary support to provide transformative experiences to UO students and our local community. To achieve this goal, we need to unlock all three incredible challenge gifts from generous supporters who believe in our mission. Are you ready to join us and maximize your impact?
Your contribution today to either OBF or CMB could unlock up to $6,500 in additional funds on top of our current donations!
Your generosity would directly support activities such as:
- Artist Residencies: Renowned artists, such as OBF Artistic Partners Jos van Veldhoven and Craig Hella Johnson, enhance the educational experiences of UO students through their student workshops, lectures, and more during their annual SOMD residencies.
- Coaching and Mentorship: UO ensembles and local K-12 students have the chance to learn from and perform with distinguished musicians, including CMB guest artists Kaleidoscope Vocal Ensemble.
- Panel Discussions: Interactive sessions allowing students and community members to engage with artists in a relaxed and welcoming environment poised for open discussion.
- Public Performances: We bring world-class artists to Eugene, Oregon, who might otherwise be inaccessible due to the area's population size and geographical limitations. To make these inspiring performances affordable, we offer subsidized ticket pricing, including $5 tickets for students and children, along with free lectures and other low-cost opportunities.
- Family Events: OBF offers educational activities designed for families that encourage participation in live performances and community events. These fun, engaging, and interactive experiences ensure that participants of all ages can learn about art, dance, science, and more, all interconnected through the power of music.
Every gift, no matter the size, is vital in helping us continue our life-changing transformative work. We deeply appreciate your support and hope you’ll join us in making a meaningful difference for our students and local community through music.
Haven’t heard about OBF or CMB before today or want to learn more? Read our brief description below.
Oregon Bach Festival (OBF) is a Grammy Award-winning, internationally recognized summer music festival based at the University of Oregon’s School of Music and Dance (SOMD). Celebrated for its commitment to excellence in musical performance and education, the festival offers dozens of professional performances and free events over three weeks. OBF artists also work tirelessly year-round to provide special performance opportunities and Artistic Partner residencies within SOMD.
Chamber Music at Beall (CMB) is a concert series featuring chamber music performances at the SOMD’s Beall Concert Hall during the academic year. This community arts series showcases highly regarded small ensembles that may not typically perform in Eugene, Oregon, due to the area's population size and geographical location. The series also organizes free educational music residencies with the invited ensembles for local K-12 students as well as current UO graduate and undergraduate students.
