Oregon Music Education Association

Portland State University: Guitar Masterclass with the Assad Brothers
2026-02-15 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lincoln Hall, 1620 SW Park Avenue, Portland, Oregon, 97201
The Portland State University School of Music & Theater welcomes Sérgio and Odair Assad for a public masterclass featuring selected student performers. Widely regarded as one of the most influential guitar duos in the history of the instrument, the Assad Brothers bring decades of international performance, recording and pedagogical experience to this intensive educational setting.
In this traditional classical guitar masterclass, selected soloists will perform prepared repertoire and receive individual coaching from the Assads. Instruction will focus on interpretive depth, rhythmic flexibility, tone production, ensemble awareness (where applicable), and stylistic considerations drawn from Latin American, Brazilian and classical traditions. Particular attention will be given to musical structure, phrasing, articulation and the integration of popular and folk idioms within a classical framework.
Educated under Monina Távora, a direct disciple of Andrés Segovia, Sérgio and Odair Assad combine rigorous classical technique with a lifelong engagement in transcription, arrangement, and composition. Their work has shaped the modern guitar repertoire through collaborations with composers such as Astor Piazzolla, Terry Riley, Radamés Gnattali and Roland Dyens, as well as through Sérgio Assad’s widely performed original works and arrangements.
This masterclass offers students and audience members a rare opportunity to observe world-class artists engage deeply with the pedagogical process—illuminating not only technical and musical problem-solving, but also broader questions of style, tradition and artistic identity in contemporary classical guitar performance.

Oregon Coast Youth Symphony Festival at Newport Chamber Series
2026-02-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Atonement Lutheran Church, 2315 N Coast Hwy, Newport, Oregon, 97365

Oregon Symphony: Dolly Parton’s Threads- My Songs in Symphony
2026-02-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway, Portland, Oregon, 97205
America’s favorite country-singing sweetheart’s music is coming to the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall! Join the Oregon Symphony, guest vocalists, and more for an innovative multimedia symphonic experience featuring Dolly on screen, leading audiences in a visual-musical journey of her songs, her life, and her stories. Featuring beloved hits like “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors,” and “I Will Always Love You,” this colorful new concert highlights Dolly’s hit songs woven together into a full-evening multimedia symphonic story-telling experience perfect for all of Dolly’s biggest fans.
Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony is produced by Dolly Parton together with Schirmer Theatrical and Sony Music Publishing.

University of Portland: University Singers, Bel Canto, and Chamber Choir Concert
2026-02-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Buckley Center Auditorium, 5000 N, Willamette Boulevard, Portland, Oregon, 97203

Eugene Concert Choir: Love Is In the Aire
2026-02-15 14:30 - 16:30 | The Hult Center, 1 Eugene Center, Eugene, Oregon, 97401

Pacific Lutheran University: Faculty Recital- Jennifer Rhyne and Friends
2026-02-15 15:00 - 16:30 | Lagerquist Concert Hall, 868 Wheeler Street S, Tacoma, Washington, 98444

OMEA Hill Day Training & Prep Meeting
2026-02-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Google Meet

NAfME Webinar: Careers in the Classroom- Modeling the Music Industry in Our Programs
2026-02-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
The music industry influences every aspect of the music we experience—yet it is rarely explored in school music programs. This webinar invites educators to broaden students’ understanding of music beyond performance and composition, helping them uncover the many people, roles, and processes that bring music to life. From producers and sound engineers to managers, marketers, and stagehands, students can discover and experience real-world careers in music. Presenters will share engaging, hands-on activities and adaptable project ideas that reveal how music moves from creation to audience experience. Participants will gain practical strategies to integrate music industry concepts into existing lessons without requiring major curricular changes. By connecting classroom music-making to the broader world of the music business, educators can help students see how their passion for music can grow into a future career.

Beacock Music's Open Jam Night
2026-02-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Beacock Music Recital Hall, 1420 SE 163rd Avenue, Vancouver, Washington, 98683

Portland Youth Philharmonic Children's Concert
2026-02-18 19:00 | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway, Portland, Oregon, 97205

OMEA Hill Day
2026-02-19 | Oregon State Capitol, 900 Court Street NE, Salem, Oregon, 97301

Oregon Symphony: Jamming in Symphony- A Tribute to the Legendary Music of Bob Marley
2026-02-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway, Portland, Oregon, 97205
Jamming in Symphony: A Tribute to the Legendary Music of Bob Marley is a collection of Bob Marley’s most beloved and iconic songs—presented in a way never-before heard. Meticulously curated by Marley’s eldest son, musician, producer, humanitarian and nine-time GRAMMY winner Ziggy Marley, the set features Bob Marley’s music that you know and love; plus a few of Ziggy’s personal favorites from his father’s timeless catalog. The Oregon Symphony will be joined on stage by long-time members of Ziggy Marley’s touring band, including vocals by the talented Natasha Pearce, to bring you this unforgettable evening of music.

Portland State University: Music @ Midday- Waves of Sound: Power and Sensitivity
2026-02-20 12:15 - 13:15 | Lincoln Hall, 1620 SW Park Avenue, Portland, Oregon, 97201
The Portland State Trombone Ensemble is a student ensemble made up of PSU music trombone majors. Serving as a laboratory extension of the PSU Trombone Studio, the ensemble challenges students to develop their skills and musicianship at a high level. This concert features compositions in a variety of styles written or arranged for trombone ensemble, showcasing both the power and the sensitivity of the ensemble as an art form.
Watch the livestream or recording.

Eugene Ballet: Cinderella
2026-02-20 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-02-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-22 14:00 - 16:00 | The Hult Center, 1 Eugene Center, Eugene, Oregon, 97401

NWAPA Guard Premier- North
2026-02-21 | Tigard High School, 9000 SW Durham Rd, Tigard, Oregon, 97224

NWAPA Percussion Premiere
2026-02-21 | South Albany High School, 3705 Columbus St SE, Albany, Oregon, 97322

OMEA District 11 High School Solo & Ensemble Festival
2026-02-21 | West Albany High School, 2100 SW Elm Street, Albany, Oregon, 97321

OMEA District 12 Solo & Ensemble Festival
2026-02-21 | Lane Community College

Southern Oregon University Honor Band
2026-02-21 - 2026-02-23 | Southern Oregon University Music Recital Hall, 1250 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States

Portland Orff-Schulwerk Association: Dr's Paul Cribrari & Rick Layton
2026-02-21 09:00 - 15:00 | Orchards Elementary School, 11405 NE 69th Street, Vancouver, Washington, 98668
Join us for our third and final featured presenter workshop of the season as we welcome coauthors Dr. Paul Cribari and Dr. Rick Layton for an in-depth exploration of elemental composition.
The five original volumes of Music for Children capture Orff and Keetman’s vision of the elemental style—but they offer little instruction on how that distinctive sound was actually created. Drawing from their books, THE ELEMENTAL STYLE: A Handbook for Composers and Arrangers (Part 1 and Part 2), Cribari and Layton will guide participants in analyzing these source materials, uncovering the techniques and structures at the heart of elemental music-making. Participants will walk away with practical ideas and inspiration to begin composing in the elemental style themselves.
Whether you’re a seasoned music educator or new to Orff Schulwerk, this workshop will deepen your understanding of composition in the elemental tradition.

Portland Youth Philharmonic: Double Bass Class
2026-02-21 14:00 - 15:15 | Jackson Middle School, 10625 SW 35th Ave, 97219

Oregon Symphony: How to Train Your Dragon in Concert
2026-02-21 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-02-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway, Portland, Oregon, 97205
DreamWorks’ How To Train Your Dragon is a captivating and original story about a young Viking named Hiccup, who defies tradition when he befriends one of his deadliest foes–a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless. Together, these unlikely heroes must fight against all odds to save both their worlds. Featuring John Powell’s Oscar®-nominated score performed live to picture, How to Train Your Dragon in Concert is a thrilling experience for all ages.

Southern Oregon University: Esmé Quartet
2026-02-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Southern Oregon University Music Recital Hall, 1250 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States

MYS: Community Concert
2026-02-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland, Oregon, 97205

Metropolitan Youth Symphony: Community Concert, Downtown!
2026-02-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland, Oregon, 97205

Portland State University Choirs: A South African Celebration with Michael Barrett
2026-02-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Portland State University’s Viking Pavilion, 930 SW Hall Street, Portland, Oregon, 97201
Featuring world-renowned guest composer and conductor Michael Barrett from South Africa in an extraordinary citywide choir collaboration, this concert is a powerful celebration of community, growth, and musical storytelling. PSU’s Chamber Choir, Rose Choir, and Thorn Choir are joined by a massed choir of 200 of the finest high school singers from across the Portland area, including students from these high schools: Grant, Lincoln, Sam Barlow, Camas, Rex, Gresham and Cleveland. This concert will be a once-in-a-generation gathering of voices across ages and experiences. Expect music that challenges and uplifts—music that reminds us how, when voices come together, our shared soil becomes something profoundly alive.

Link to tickets and more info: https://portlandstate.universitytickets.com/?cid=170

University of Portland: Orchestra and Symphony Concert
2026-02-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Buckley Center Auditorium, 5000 N, Willamette Boulevard, Portland, Oregon, 97203
