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Oregon Bach Festival and Chamber Music at Beall
Support OBF and CMB in continuing transformative musical experiences for our students and community!

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 $16,500 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 PerformancesWe 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 EventsOBF 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. 

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Presidential Leaderboard Challenge
Your generosity has unlocked a generous gift from UO President Karl Scholz and Melissa Scholz! This gift will be split between the programs that had the most gifts - stay tuned to see the winning teams.
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $5,000 Club Sports Baseball 793
2 $2,500 Club Sports Dance 670
3 $1,250 Athletics 382
4 $1,250 Duck Parents and Families 308
5 College of Education 184
Ended
$2,500
Chamber Music at Beall Student Challenge
We did it! This challenge gift has been unlocked thanks to YOUR support! THANK YOU!!
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
OBF Anonymous Challenge
We did it! This challenge gift has been unlocked thanks to YOUR support! THANK YOU!!
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
UO Foundation Board Trustees Los Angeles Challenge
THANK YOU Los Angeles Ducks! This challenge has been unlocked thanks to your support.
108 / 108 Donors
Completed
$5,000
UO Foundation Board Trustees Portland Challenge
THANK YOU Portland Ducks! This challenge has been unlocked thanks to your support.
370 / 370 Donors
Completed
$21,000
UO Faculty & Staff Student Support Challenge
Faculty and staff have flocked together to support students. THANK YOU!
200 / 200 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
OBF Family Event Challenge
We did it! This challenge gift has been unlocked thanks to YOUR support! THANK YOU!!
5 / 5 Gifts
Completed
$3,000
OBF Community Challenge
We did it! This challenge gift has been unlocked thanks to YOUR support! THANK YOU!!
15 / 15 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
UO Foundation Board Trustees Bay Area Challenge
THANK YOU Bay Area Ducks! This challenge has been unlocked thanks to your support.
264 / 264 Donors
Completed
$5,000
UO Foundation Board Trustees NYC Challenge
THANK YOU New York Ducks! This challenge has been unlocked thanks to your support.
46 / 46 Donors
Completed
$5,000
UO Foundation Board Trustees Seattle Challenge
THANK YOU Seattle Ducks! This challenge has been unlocked thanks to your support.
119 / 119 Donors
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Oregon Bach Festival Supporters
Rank State Gifts
1 OR 26
2 HI 6
3 CA 3
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