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Love Your Library Our family adores our Eugene Public Library. Ever since Connor was a baby, we have taken him and now baby Aster to library events such as their weekly Library Storytimes. (I also guest present there.) Recently our librarians asked if we would help them with a video that encourages more families to … Read More
Early Bird Registration Ends Apr. 30 Every summer the Northwest Suzuki Institute brings local Suzuki students and students from all over the country to the University of Oregon. This year’s Institute is July 26–31. Registration is open now, and special early bird pricing ends on Apr. 30. Download the registration form (PDF) Northwest Suzuki Institute: Violin, Viola … Read More
Speaking of summer, the Oregon Bach Festival returns to Eugene June 29-July 15 for its 42nd season. Here is a preview of this year’s musical events:
Attending live performances can be inspiring and motivational. Summer can also be a time of low motivation since lessons are not regular and we don’t have group class. Summer is also a great time to enjoy concerts, because they are often family friendly. Check out these great opportunities for your family: Eugene Symphony in the … Read More
We’re big fans of virtuoso cellist Zoe Keating, who recently played in Eugene. Check out how she combines cello and computers to create live performances of layered music that sounds like multiple players—but is just her:
Bua In Concert at the 2009 Philadelphia Ceili Group Festival The Irish music band Bua plays the 2012 Eugene Irish Cultural Festival this weekend. Check out their performance at the 2009 Philadelphia Ceili Group Festival, where they played guitar, fiddle, concertina, flute and uilleann pipes.
It’s a weekend of Celtic music and culture! Learn about (and play) Irish fiddle music, and enjoy a weekend of fun at the 9th Annual Eugene Irish Cultural Festival! Friday, March 9th: Start your weekend with a performance from traditional band Bua, winners of the Irish Music Awards’ 2009 “Top Traditional Group” award. Bua is … Read More
Like early music? Tiffany is playing in a concert. Anyone can be on the list! This is a self-funded project, so please pay if you can, but if you can’t then don’t hesitate to ask Tiffany to be put on the list for complementary entry. When: March 11, 2012, 7:00 pm Concert Program: Bach Cantata … Read More
Do you know Boccherini? You do if you’ve listened to Book 2! The last piece in Book 2 is by Boccherini. Watch Tiffany Kettel perform several pieces by Boccherini in a live performance, a great opportunity to listen to some beautiful music and learn more about this composer. Boccherini for 2-3-4-5 February 26th at 7:00PM … Read More
ESMA’s free Irish Jam music sessions resume January 23, 2012. Sessions are always open to students who would like to participate, just show up Monday at 7 p.m. Session is great way to try learning a few tunes by ear and play music in a relaxed, all-ages evening of music. More about session »