Events

The Jazz Area Combos present a series of small group performances featuring a range of jazz and contemporary music. With works arranged or composed by students and faculty, the concert offers a thoughtful look at the collaborative and creative efforts within the Jazz Area.

This session focuses on using Hip Hop Culture and its impact as a teaching tool in the classroom. During the session, participants will explore and discuss various ways of using Hip Hop in the classroom, models and approaches to integrating Hip Hop into the curriculum, interdisciplinary approaches to lesson creation, and tactics for research gathering and…

NAfME, NAMM, and the CMA Foundation are coming together to host a congressional briefing marking more than 40 years of Music In Our Schools Month® (MIOSM®)—a nationwide celebration that shines a spotlight on the transformative power and enduring importance of music education in our schools.This convening will take place on Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 1–2 PM ET. (RSVP for…

Breathe, Set, Play: Saxophone Sounds of Spring welcomes the season with an evening of vibrant, expressive music at Portland State University. Hosted and performed by Mark Pipes, Instructor of Saxophone at PSU, the concert features the Portland Saxophone Ensemble—a collective of professionally trained saxophonists who bring together artistry, energy and diverse musical perspectives.The program celebrates…

The Southern Oregon University Percussion Ensemble, directed by Dr. Terry Longshore, Presents “Toy Story,” a concert of percussion music celebrating the spirit of play and featuring guest artists and SOU Music alumni Sophie Chin and Dean Kyle. Also featured will be Longshore’s SOU Honors College “Making Music” course students. “Toy Story” will feature a playful blend…