Fall 2014 Personnel List

Posted by Natalie Parker on September 29, 2014
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Hello everyone! I have updated the personnel list for this term. It is located on this website under “About”, then “Musicians”, and is a word document that will be downloaded. The list will also be posted on the UOSO bulletin board outside of room 173 by tonight, Sunday, where you signed up for seating auditions. I apologize for those of you who currently only have last names on the list; I will update it as soon as I get some first names!

Also, if you haven’t noticed on this website already, the rehearsal schedule for this week is posted. This will happen every week, and even during the week if necessary. I would always check here first, as the schedule posted on the board outside 173 may not get updated as quickly. (I get busy, too!)

See you all tomorrow! I can’t wait to see you all, new & old faces alike.

-Natalie

Congratulations!

Posted by Dr. Jacobs on May 31, 2014
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Last night’s concert was incredible on many levels.  I think most of us found it it especially exciting to play on a professional stage.  It brought a new level of energy that invigorated our performance.  The Bach was well done and felt very comfortable last night.  Bravo Zeke.  The Faure was beautiful with lovely wind solos and the choir sounded fantastic.  The Ravel was sublime.  The opening was truly transcendent.  The Pantomime had some wonderful solos (congrats to Sarah, Bashar, Annissa, oboe trio, etc), and the Danse Gènèrale was over the top!  Amazing energy and preparation.  I think this one really impressed.  Bravo.  I consider it a great honor to be your conductor and I am so proud of your accomplishment!

Next week, we host an international level conducting workshop.  Please do your very best for these young talented conductors as they work with you and Maestro Varon from Eastman.  Let’s represent the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance well as these musicians get their first impression of you so they share with others how great you are.  See the rehearsal schedule for details.

 

Congratulations to all concerto competition finalists.

Posted by Dr. Jacobs on April 3, 2014
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Last night, I witnessed an incredible, albeit marathon concert last night.  It was a joy to see such talent from our school on display and I want to congratulate both finalists, and the honorable mentions and finalists from the orchestra.

Winners:

  • Ednaldo Borba – Brahms: Piano Concerto #1 in D Minor, Op.15
  • Maykin Lerttamrab – Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto in D Minor, Op.30

Honorable mentions from our ranks in the orchestra:

  • Sarah Benton – Reinecke: Concerto for Flute and Orchestra, Op.283

Finalists from our ranks in the orchestra:

  • Kathryn Brunhaver
  • Jennifer Jordan
  • Stephen Young
  • Chris Ives
  • Kelsi McGlothin
  • Eric Grunkemeyer
  • Sarah Morrow
  • Mara Liechty

Bravo everyone!