Events

University Symphony Orchestra: Student Showcase. Wesley Schulz, Conductor.Featuring winners of the 2025-2026 Student Showcase:James Gibson (horn) - Concerto No. 1 for horn and orchestra , Mvts. I, II, and III by Richard StraussEvan Nakanishi (marimba) - Concerto for Marimba and Strings, Mvts. II and IV by Ney RosauroCassidy Stanhope (tuba) - Concerto in F Minor for Bass Tuba and Orchestra, Mvts.…

There’s nothing like hiking across moors and encountering castle ruins to ignite the creative process—as Mendelssohn experienced it on a tour of Scotland. Holyrood Castle (where Mary Queen of Scots was crowned) inspired the mysterious mood of the Third Symphony’s opening. But the mists ultimately lift in the sunny, lively finale. Plus, Portland favorite Conrad Tao dazzles in Mozart’s 21st Piano…

There’s nothing like hiking across moors and encountering castle ruins to ignite the creative process—as Mendelssohn experienced it on a tour of Scotland. Holyrood Castle (where Mary Queen of Scots was crowned) inspired the mysterious mood of the Third Symphony’s opening. But the mists ultimately lift in the sunny, lively finale. Plus, Portland favorite Conrad Tao dazzles in Mozart’s 21st Piano…

There’s nothing like hiking across moors and encountering castle ruins to ignite the creative process—as Mendelssohn experienced it on a tour of Scotland. Holyrood Castle (where Mary Queen of Scots was crowned) inspired the mysterious mood of the Third Symphony’s opening. But the mists ultimately lift in the sunny, lively finale. Plus, Portland favorite Conrad Tao dazzles in Mozart’s 21st Piano…

The Rhythm Celebration festival held at PLU is dedicated to connecting students and community members through steel pan and percussion music.This year's event will include a workshop on Filipino Tinikling dancing, and also a hands-on Steel Pan workshop.

There’s nothing like hiking across moors and encountering castle ruins to ignite the creative process—as Mendelssohn experienced it on a tour of Scotland. Holyrood Castle (where Mary Queen of Scots was crowned) inspired the mysterious mood of the Third Symphony’s opening. But the mists ultimately lift in the sunny, lively finale. Plus, Portland favorite Conrad Tao dazzles in Mozart’s 21st Piano…

The 2025–2026 academic year marks the third annual NAfME Collegiate MIOSM Social Media Campaign, newly rebranded as Collegiates In Action Week. This campaign designed by the NAfME Collegiate Advisory Council allows chapters to raise awareness of the importance of music education on their campuses.Chapters are encouraged to collect photos and videos of chapter activities and plan posts using #NAfMECollegiatesInAction,…