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University of Oregon

Overview

Region

United States

Faculty

Rosanna Moore

Program summary

The University of Oregon School of Music and Dance is the premier higher education institution of music and dance in the Pacific Northwest.

The harp program includes the following: Orchestra and Wind ensembles, chamber music, pedagogy, orchestral literature/repertoire, improvisation, historical harp, folk and jazz. Lever harp tuition is also offered. The school has 4 pedal harps, 2 lever harps, a baroque triple harp and 20 Derwent Adventurer20 lap harps.

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program details

Type of school

University

Music and arts degrees offered

  • Bachelor of Music
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Music Education
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Music Education
  • Doctor of Musical Arts
  • PhD
  • Performance Diploma or Certificate

Lessons available for non-majors?

Yes

Harp minor offered?

Yes

Number of school harps

7

Space provided for personal harps?

Yes

University of Oregon

This program is best suited for students who:

"are looking to push the envelope of harp playing, whilst still receiving a well rounded education."

What sets this program apart from others is:

"the variety of musical styles on offer and the connection with the School of Dance."

The three words that best describe this school's environment are:

"Quirky, encouraging, engaging"

Mission Statement of the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance

To prepare students to lead lives enriched by the arts of music and dance;
To provide comprehensive programs for those pursuing professional careers in music and dance, and a broad range of courses for those seeking a liberal arts education;
To serve as an educational and cultural resource for the University of Oregon, the local community, and the state of Oregon.

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