Oregon Music Education Association

Pacific Lutheran University: Richard D. Moe Organ Recital Series- Justin J. Murphy-Mancini, University Organist
2026-02-08 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lagerquist Concert Hall, 868 Wheeler Street S, Tacoma, Washington, 98444

OMEA District 5 Honor Jazz Band
2026-02-09 - 2026-02-10 | Sisters High School, 1700 W McKinney Butte Road, Sisters, Oregon, 97759

Oregon Coast Youth Symphony Festival: University of Portland & South Eugene High School
2026-02-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Atonement Lutheran Church, 2315 N Coast Hwy, Newport, Oregon, 97365
Guest Artists:
UP String Quintet – Violins: Marshall Zhang/Emily Todd, Viola: Rowan Lowery, Cello: Ian Carlos/Laney Mohr

Franz Schubert: String Quintet in C Major, Op. 163, D. 156 First movement: Allegro ma non troppoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: String Quartet No.1 Op.11 Adante CantabileManuel Ponce (arr. Jascha Heifetz): “Estrellita”Christopher Ducasse: SouvenirAntonin Dvorak: String Quartet No. 12, Op. 96 “American” Fourth Movement: Finale: Vivace ma non troppo

The University of Portland (UP) String Quintet is comprised of UP students, who are all part of the UP orchestra and chamber ensembles. Brought together by their love of music, each individual brings forth a wide range of talent and interests. Marshall Zhang, first violinist, organized the quintet for his senior recital.
Marshall Zhang (1st Violin)a senior from Tamuning, Guam. He is currently pursuing a double major in music and computer science. He has been playing the violin for 15 years. He was part of the Guam Symphony Orchestra and played with the Honors Performance Series in Sydney, Australia in high school. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his friends, playing tennis, and skiing.
Emily Todd (2nd Violin)is a sophomore from Camas, Washington. She is currently pursuing a double major in music and civil engineering. In addition to playing with the UP chamber and symphony orchestras, she participates as an alumni violinist with the Metropolitan Youth Symphony. When not practicing, she can be found baking or long-boarding.
Rowan Lowery (Viola) is a sophomore from Newburg, Oregon. He is currently pursuing a double major in music arts administration and theater sound design. He has been playing viola for 15 years. In his free time, he enjoys rock climbing, photography, and exploring nature.
Ian Carlos (1st Cello) is a junior from Hayward, California. He is currently pursuing a degree in electrical engineering with a minor in music. He has studied cello for 12 years as a student of Allen Gove, Joey Hebert, Dr. Hannah Harrington, and most recently Heather Blackburn. He has received recognition and awards from the East Bay Youth Orchestra, the California Orchestra Director’s Association, and the California Music Educators Association. He serves at his home parish in the music ministry and has volunteered his music talents with Melody Connects (a non-profit providing music mentoring to students) and the Golden Gate Boys Choir. When not practicing, he can be found tinkering with robotics and playing video games.
Laney Mohr (2nd Cello) is a junior from Seattle, Washington. She is currently pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering with minors in music and physics. She has been playing the cello for 11 years. In addition to her music career and academic pursuits, she also conducts personal research in the medical field.

Student Musicians:
South Eugene HS Piano Trio – Nina Vivek, violin; Pearl Carter, cello; Zoe Kramer, piano

Mendelssohn’s Piano trio No. 1 in D minor Op. 49 movements 1 and 2Piazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires movement 4. Invierno Porteño

The South Eugene Piano Trio has been playing together for the past year and are a group dedicated, young musicians from South Eugene. Each member has over 10 years of music experience and shares a passion for music in their community. In addition to playing as a piano trio, the members also participate in school orchestras, youth symphonies, chamber music institutes, and have competed at the state level in solo competitions and honor ensembles.
Zoe Kramer, Piano, is a student of Dr. Brian Hsu at the University of Oregon and has been playing piano for 11 years. She is the first prize winner of the Gottlibe, Chase, and Brown competitions, as well as the Maryland piano state solo competition. In addition to piano Zoe enjoys swimming, hiking, and traveling.
Pearl Carter, Cello, has been playing cello for 12 years and studies with Anne Riddlington, the principal cellist of the Eugene symphony as well as the Corvallis symphony. In addition to cello, Pearl plays piano and is an avid member of the Celeste String Quartet. Apart from music she leads the Feminist Student Union at South Eugene High School and volunteers at Women’s Advocacy Council for Youth.
Nina Vivek, Violin, has been playing for over 10 years and studies with Lillie Manis in Eugene. She has competed in multiple violin competitions and placed 3rd in the OMEA competition in 2023. Nina also is an active member of the Celeste string quartet and is a captain of the South Eugene girl’s tennis team. In addition to violin, Nina plays viola and participates in many clubs such as Rotary and Bridge USA.

NAfME Webinar: Applied Music Transcription- Notating Recorded Music for Your School Ensemble
2026-02-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
Today’s classrooms have an unprecedented need for authentic repertoire that resonates with students’ lived musical worlds. But what to do if sheet music for culturally responsive repertoire isn’t readily available? Building on the presenter’s recent method book publication, this session offers a practical path, specifically for music educators, to turn recorded music into playable sheet music for their classrooms. Presentation content will be accompanied by live demonstrations or pre-recorded instructional short-form videos.
The first presentation block covers the craft’s essential technology and applications in music education. The second block then introduces a sequential transcription method, starting with planning and outlining, followed by notating pitch and rhythm, and ending with the capture of additional performance detail. Finally, the third block covers several considerations to adapt existing music, so that it becomes playable for specific instrumentations and student arriving with diverse levels of preparation.
Following the presentation blocks, attendees are invited to share any constructive feedback or ask subject-related questions. All music educators are welcome to attend, though the presentation focuses on applications at the high school and collegiate level.

Oregon Symphony: Peppa Pig’s My First Concert
2026-02-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway, Portland, Oregon, 97205
Peppa Pig – My First Concert is a fun, interactive introduction to a live orchestra. Peppa will be joined by Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig, and George to learn all about the sounds that different instruments make and enjoy some of their favorite music from the show played by the inspiring Aurora Orchestra.

OMEA District 3 Jazz Festival
2026-02-11 | Clatskanie High School, 471 SW Bel Air Drive, Clatskanie, Oregon, 97016

Pacific Lutheran University: Achievement Award/Scholarship due date
2026-02-12 | Online
Pacific Lutheran University offers Artistic Achievement Awards to talented, incoming students (new and transferring). Artistic Achievement Awards are offered in renewable amounts ranging up to $7,500 per year and can be combined with academic merit awards. Awards are renewable for up to three additional years, and are available to students in Dance, Media, Music, Studio Art & Design, and Theatre.

The February 12 application deadline is approaching!
For more information, visit our website: plu.edu/music/scholarships

NAfME Webinar: Making It Happen- Navigating Advocacy as a Title I Music Educator
2026-02-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Online
Join the NAfME Advocacy and Public Policy team and experienced music educators as they share practical strategies and address real-world challenges such as lack of support, overwhelming responsibilities, engaging others, and sustaining momentum year-round. This session will equip attendees with tools and resources to champion music education in their schools and communities.

NAfME Music Program Leaders Colloquium
2026-02-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Online

Pacific Lutheran University: Choir of the West Tour Homecoming Concert
2026-02-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Mary Baker Russell Music Center, 12180 Park Avenue S, Parkland, Washington, 98447

Portland Public Schools All-City Honor Bands
2026-02-13 - 2026-02-14 | Benson Polytechnic High School, 546 NE 12th Avenue, Portland, Oregon

Portland State University: Music @ Midday- Rose City Trio
2026-02-13 12:15 - 13:15 | Lincoln Hall, 1620 SW Park Avenue, Portland, Oregon, 97201
The Rose City Trio (Sarah Kwak, Nancy Ives and Susan Chan) performs works by Beethoven, John Williams and Leyou Wang.
Watch the livestream or recording.

University of Portland: Jazz Ensemble and Combo Concert
2026-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Mago Hunt Recital Hall, 5000 N, Willamette Boulevard, Portland, Oregon, 97203

NWAPA Guard Premier- South
2026-02-14 | Crater High School, 4410 Rogue Valley Hwy, Central Point, Oregon, 97502

University of Portland: Wind Symphony Concert
2026-02-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Buckley Center Auditorium, 5000 N, Willamette Boulevard, Portland, Oregon, 97203

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

Eugene Concert Choir: Songs from the Heart for Kids
2026-02-14 14:30 - 16:30 | The Hult Center, 1 Eugene Center, Eugene, Oregon, 97401

Eugene Concert Choir: Valentine's Night Out
2026-02-14 18:30 - 20:30 | The Hult Center, 1 Eugene Center, Eugene, Oregon, 97401

Portland State University: PSU Guitar Series Presents: The Assad Brothers -- 60th Anniversary Farewell Tour
2026-02-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Lincoln Hall, 1620 SW Park Avenue, Portland, Oregon, 97201
Brazilian-born brothers Sérgio and Odair Assad have redefined classical guitar through six decades of unmatched innovation, virtuosity and ensemble artistry. Trained in a rich Brazilian musical tradition and guided by Monina Távora, a disciple of Andrés Segovia, the duo has inspired leading composers including Astor Piazzolla, Terry Riley, Radamés Gnattali and Roland Dyens, while Sérgio’s original works have become central pillars of their repertoire.
Celebrating their 60th Anniversary in 2026, the Assads bring their Farewell Tour to the PSU Guitar Series. Their program spans folk, jazz, Latin traditions and masterful classical transcriptions from Bach, Rameau, Scarlatti, Debussy, Gershwin and Ginastera. A rare opportunity to experience one of the most influential guitar duos in history in an intimate concert setting.

Southern Oregon University: The SOU Spectrum Concert
2026-02-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Southern Oregon University Music Recital Hall, 1250 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States

Oregon Symphony: Dolly Parton’s Threads- My Songs in Symphony
2026-02-14 19:30 - 21:30, 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.

Portland State University: Guitar Masterclass with the Assad Brothers
2026-02-15 11:00 - 13:00 | 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

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
