Oregon Music Education Association

OSAA State Solo Contest
2026-05-02 | Portland State University, 1620 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97201, Portland, OR, 97201, United States

Pacific Lutheran University: Schmidt Vocal Competition
2026-05-02 | Mary Baker Russell Music Center, 12180 Park Avenue S, Parkland, Washington, 98447
The Schmidt Vocal Competition encourages young artists to pursue their passion in the vocal arts, providing opportunities and support to help inspire future generations of singers. High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors perform and participate in master classes with some of today’s most renowned vocal professionals. Each year, Schmidt Vocal Arts gives away over $625,000 in cash awards and scholarships.
Schmidt Competition participants have gone on to gain entrance into the world’s finest music schools and include winners of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, the George London Competition, the National Association of Teachers of Singing Artist Awards Competition, Classical Singer, and the National Opera Association Award.

Pacific Lutheran University: Guitar Orchestra & Guitar Ensemble
2026-05-02 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Mary Baker Russell Music Center, 12180 Park Avenue S, Parkland, Washington, 98447
Admission is free, no ticket required.
The concert will be livestreamed via the following link: PLU | ARTS

Oregon Symphony: Lettuce with the Oregon Symphony
2026-05-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway, Portland, Oregon, 97205
Join Lettuce with the Oregon Symphony for a once-in-a-lifetime eruption of shapeshifting funk uniting with orchestral brilliance. With years of symphony collaborations under their belt, Lettuce’s signature deep-pocket grooves ignite the stage as they are surrounded by the orchestral arrangements of their original music with sweeping strings, bold brass, and cinematic power. Every arrangement becomes larger-than-life, transforming their legendary catalog into a soaring, symphonic experience. It’s a genre-dissolving night that celebrates a one-of-a-kind “symphonic funk” experience.

Southern Oregon University: Amit Peled, cello & Daniel del Pino, piano
2026-05-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Southern Oregon University Music Recital Hall, 1250 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Chamber Music Concerts Presents Amit Peled, Cello & Daniel del Pino, Piano
“A glowing tone, a seductive timbre and an emotionally pointed approach to phrasing that made you want to hear him again” The New York Times

Chamber Music Concerts (CMC) presents cellist Amit Peled with pianist Daniel del Pino on Saturday, May 2nd at 7:30pm at the Southern Oregon University Music Recital Hall, 450 S Mountain Ave, Ashland, OR. Purchase tickets at ChamberMusicConcerts.org or call 541-552-6154.

Recently in the Rogue Valley for a sold-out performance, Amit Peled and Daniel del Pino return to the stage a year later to thrill the community once again. Their masterful musicianship and engaging manner captivates audiences all over the globe — this concert should not be missed.

Internationally renowned cellist, conductor, and pedagogue Amit Peled is acclaimed as one of the most exciting and virtuosic instrumentalists on the concert stage today, and has performed in many of the world’s most prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall and Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C., Salle Gaveau in Paris, Wigmore Hall in London, Seoul Arts Center in Korea, and the Konzerthaus Berlin in Germany. He is a cello professor at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore and has performed in and presented master classes around the world.

Daniel del Pino is one of the leading Spanish concert pianists in the international scene. He has performed on all five continents, in the most prestigious venues all over Europe, and in Morocco, Tunisia, the Middle-East, Gabon, India, Kazakhstan, Japan, Taiwan, Brazil, Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia, Australia, and the U.S.

Peled and del Pino bring a varied concert program for CMC, featuring Ludwig van Beethoven’s 7 Variations on Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen from Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte; Mieczslaw Weinberg’s Cello Sonata no. 2 in G Minor, Op. 63; Mark Kopytman’s Kadish; and Frederic Chopin’s Cello Sonata in G Minor, Op. 65.

Tickets are $49/59, with $5 tickets available for full-time students and $10 tickets for SOU employees. Purchase online at ChamberMusicConcerts.org or by calling 541-552-6154. Don’t miss the pre-concert lecture at 6:30pm.

Pacific Lutheran University: University Wind Ensemble
2026-05-03 15:00 - 16:30 | Mary Baker Russell Music Center, 12180 Park Avenue S, Parkland, Washington, 98447
University Wind Ensemble. Dr. Ron Gerhardstein, Conductor.
The concert will be livestreamed via the following link: PLU | ARTS

Portland State University: Well of Hope- A Concert to Benefit and Celebrate Hopewell House
2026-05-03 16:00 - 17:30 | Lincoln Hall, 1620 SW Park Avenue, Portland, Oregon, 97201
Duo pianists Lisa Marsh and Connie Titterington perform an exciting program to benefit Hopewell House Hospice.
All proceeds will be donated to the Hopewell House which provides compassionate end of life care.

Portland Youth Philharmonic: Firebird Finale
2026-05-03 16:00 - 18:00 | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway, Portland, Oregon, 97205
We end Season 102 with music that explores identity, reinvention, and imagination. Dvořák’s My Homeland Overture brings warmth and lyrical charm, while Aaron Copland’s El Salón México offers a colorful, folkloric portrait of a Mexico City dance hall. Chosen in honor of Copland’s 125th birthday, it reflects the season’s recurring theme of place and… Read More ›

Newberg Middle School Band Festival
2026-05-05 | Newberg High School, 2400 Douglas Ave, Newberg, Oregon, 97132

Pacific Lutheran University: Saxophone Quartets & Jazz Combos
2026-05-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Anderson University Center, 12180 Park Avenue S, Parkland, Washington, 98447

NAfME Webinar: HELP! My Clarinet Is __?!: A Guide to Troubleshooting Common Clarinet Conundrums
2026-05-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
This webinar offers a practical, comprehensive approach to diagnosing and correcting frequent clarinet challenges such as squeaks, intonation issues, tone quality concerns, articulation inconsistencies, response problems, and “why-is-it-doing-that?!” moments that every music educator encounters. Drawing on extensive experience working collaboratively with band directors and students, corrective strategies that support both students and teachers will be demonstrated. These strategies are effective for beginners learning fundamental sound production through experienced students who are still wrestling with persistent issues. Educators will also learn how to approach diagnostics as an essential part of developing independent, self-guided learners in the classroom. In this session, we will discuss and review listening and visual examples, as well as a written troubleshooting guide for immediate use in the classroom.

Linfield University: Wildcat Band Showcase
2026-05-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Ted Wilson Gymnasium, SE Linfield Avenue, McMinnville, Oregon, 97128
The Linfield Wildcat Band showcases songs from halftime performances and more. Genres will include rock, Motown, R&B, disco, and funk.

OSAA/OMEA 1A/2A, 3A State Choir Contest
2026-05-07 | Oregon State University, 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis, OR, 97331, United States

Portland Youth Philharmonic: Camerata Spring Concert
2026-05-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, 12625 SW Crescent Street, Beaverton, Oregon, 97005
Camerata PYP closes its season with a program that blends elegance, lyricism, and a spotlight on seldom-heard voices in classical music. Featuring clarinetist David Hattner and conductor Huw Edwards, this spring performance highlights a range of musical styles from the 18th to the 20th century. The evening opens with William Boyce’s… Read More ›

OSAA/OMEA 4A and 5A State Choir Contest
2026-05-08 | Oregon State University, 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis, OR, 97331, United States

OMEA State Jazz Championships (1A-3A & Combos)
2026-05-08 | Mt. Hood Community College, 26000 SE Stark St, Gresham, OR 97030, Gresham, OR, 97030, United States

Oregon Symphony: Rick Ross with the Oregon Symphony
2026-05-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway, Portland, Oregon, 97205
Legendary MC and business mogul Rick Ross is joining the Oregon Symphony for a night of refined rap and musical soundscapes. Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of his landmark debut album Port of Miami, the Biggest Boss brings timeless anthems like “Hustlin’” and “Push It” to the symphonic stage for a genre-blending performance you won’t want to miss.

Pacific Lutheran University: The Light in the Piazza
2026-05-08 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-05-09 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-05-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 12180 Park Avenue S, Parkland, Washington, 98447
The Light in the Piazza the musical
Margaret Johnson, the wife of an American businessman, is touring the Tuscan countryside with her daughter, Clara. While sightseeing, Clara – a beautiful, surprisingly childish young woman – loses her hat in a sudden gust. As if guided by an unseen hand, the hat lands at the feet of Fabrizio Naccarelli, a handsome Florentine, who returns it to Clara. This brief episode, charged with coincidence and fate, sparks an immediate and intense romance between Clara and Fabrizio. Margaret, extremely protective of her daughter, attempts to keep Clara and Fabrizio apart. But as events unfold, a secret is revealed: in addition to the cultural differences between the young lovers, Clara is not quite all that she appears. Unable to suppress the truth about her daughter, Margaret is forced to reconsider not only Clara’s future, but her own hopes as well.
Jim Brown, Director
Amy Boers, Music Director
Admission is free to PLU students with ID.

OSAA/OMEA 6A State Choir Contest
2026-05-09 | Oregon State University, 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis, OR, 97331, United States

OMEA State Jazz Championships (5A & 6A)
2026-05-09 | Mt. Hood Community College, 26000 SE Stark St, Gresham, OR 97030, Gresham, OR, 97030, United States

Portland Youth Philharmonic: Cadenza Series- Spring Concert
2026-05-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland, Oregon, 97205
PYP closes Season 102 with a dynamic program that brings together three ensembles on one stage. Featuring Portland Youth Conservatory Orchestra, Portland Youth Wind Ensemble, and Portland Youth String Ensemble, this concert highlights the depth, range, and momentum of PYP’s developing musicians.
The program is anchored by Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an… Read More ›

Oregon Symphony: Haydn & Bruckner
2026-05-09 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-05-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway, Portland, Oregon, 97205
Experience for yourself why Bruckner’s Seventh is his most cherished symphony. The hallmarks of his music are all there: the gradual unfolding of expansive melodies with ethereal strings and rich brass soundscapes expressing both majesty and serenity — transporting you to a world beyond time. Our celebrated and award-winning cello soloist takes a star turn, capturing the poetry and exhilaration of Haydn’s Concerto.

MYS: Community Concert
2026-05-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, 12625 SW Crescent Street, Beaverton, Oregon, 97005

NAfME Webinar: 2026 Virtual String Teachers Summit
2026-05-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Online
The 2026 Virtual String Teachers Summit is Monday, July 13 and Tuesday, July 14! Join us as we highlight our 2-day online, synchronous event that will help you build tools, develop techniques, and connect with colleagues! This year, ASTA is partnering with our colleagues at the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA), Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), Suzuki Association of the Americas, the College Music Society, the European String Teachers Association (ESTA), and the Tennessee Music Education Association to create the summit. Come join us and colleagues from across the world in this online event.

Pacific Lutheran University: PLUtonic/Gold Rush
2026-05-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Anderson University Center, 12180 Park Avenue S, Parkland, Washington, 98447
PLUtonic/Gold Rush
Admission is free, no ticket required.

OMEA District 10 Meeting
2026-05-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Zoom

Oregon Symphony: The Lullaby Project- Community Concert 2026
2026-05-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 NE Alberta Street, Portland, Oregon, 97211
Join us for a heartwarming showcase of the deeply moving lullabies from this year’s Lullaby Project! This program pairs Oregon Symphony musicians and local singer-songwriters with parents experiencing houselessness or incarceration to create personal lullabies for their children, expressing their hopes and dreams for their children’s future. We are honored to share this year’s songs with our community.
The Lullaby Project—conceived by Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute—uses the creative process of songwriting to improve well-being and child bonds with parents experiencing challenging life situations. Thank you to our partners at Path Home and the Family Preservation Project at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility for helping us bring this life-changing program to Portland.
About the Lullaby Project
