Giving to the School of Music and Dance

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Giving to the SOMD

Support Student Work

Students and faculty at the School of Music and Dance create new music, original choreography, and performances that reach audiences from Eugene to the international stage. Donors make that work possible. Together, we will open an SOMD education to more talented students and give them the stage to grow.

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36%
OF MAJORS RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS
$1M+
AWARDED IN SCHOLARSHIPS EVERY YEAR
50%
TO RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS

Opportunities for Support 

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Expand Student Access & Success 
Philanthropy opens the door to an SOMD education for talented musicians and dancers and gives them opportunities to perform on the international stage. 
Scholarships
Help increase scholarship support from 36% to 50% of students.
Foley International Travel Fund
Support our ensembles as they showcase Oregon talent on the international stage.
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Elevate Excellence in Action 
Donor support brings guest artists and choreographers to campus and helps the SOMD attract faculty who mentor the next generation of performers, composers, and scholars. 
Dean’s Excellence Fund
Give the dean flexible resources to act on new opportunities, from guest artists to new creative projects.
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Accelerate Research & Ideas with Impact
Gifts fuel new music, original choreography, and creative scholarship that expand what the performing arts can be. 
Marching Band Support
Help the Oregon Marching Band bring music to thousands of Duck fans each year. Your gift provides the uniforms and equipment behind every performance.
Dance Discretionary Fund
Provide dancers with artistic development opportunities such as the Student Dance Collective and guest choreographer workshops.


 

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Murdock Family donates $1 million

“It is with a deep sense of satisfaction and gratitude that we’re able to give. Given that we are blessed to be in this financial position, we can’t think of a better way for the money to be spent than to help encourage young musicians to reach their goals.”
 

- Dr. James Murdock

The Murdock's Investment

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Spotlight Scholarships

Because of the generous contributions of others, I have been able to avoid the financial and emotional stress that student loans bring and center my time and energy on my degree program. Thank you, SOMD donors!

- Caleb, conducting student

Read about Spotlighting Scholarships

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Gifts to support the School of Music and Dance are processed through the University of Oregon Foundation. For information about planned gifts, stock transfers, employer matching gifts, IRA distributions, and other giving options, visit the University of Oregon Giving website. 

Contact the Development Team

Kelsey Isaacs
Wakako Stevens

Kelsey Isaacs

Director of Development 
info@uoregon.College
(541)852-9368

Wakako Stevens

Donor and Alumni Relations Coordinator
info@uoregon.College
(541)346-3859

Impact Stories

Donor-funded scholarships helped Caleb Correa turn his passion into a profession while making the most of opportunities to grow as both a choreographer and leader at the UO.

Inspired by one another and united by a lifelong love of music, two sisters built a legacy for students in the School of Music and Dance.