There are a lot of ways to enjoy this Memorial Day weekend. Here are some ideas from 104.7 FM KDUK’s Valerie Steele: Memorial Day Weekend is a great time to get out to your local wineries; and, the Willamette Valley has plenty of them. Wineries will be hosting open houses all weekend for tastings, music … Continue reading »
Amateur Musicians Play it Again
EUGENE, Ore. — Amateur musicians are picking up their instruments, and with guidance from the Eugene Symphony they’re playing again. In its first year, 52 musicians ranging in age from 18 to 80 plus took part in the play it again series. This is the second year. After months of practice, they’re prepared for concert … Continue reading »
Record Store Day Boosts Business
EUGENE, Ore. — A local record store saw a major boost in business Saturday, as music fans across the country celebrated National Record Store Day. Skip’s Records had a line wrapped around the building before the store opened at 7 a.m. The owner said he got to the store around 3 and the line formed … Continue reading »
UO Marching Band Prepares for Sweet 16
EUGENE, Ore. — The Oregon Marching Band spent this winter fighting funding, but the University of Oregon won’t have to pony up any money to get the band to Indianapolis. The NCAA pays for all the teams’ bands to travel for the tournament. The band is taking 29 students to help bring a little bit … Continue reading »
UO Marching Band Gets 5% Increase
EUGENE, Ore. — The budget battle between the University of Oregon’s student leadership and the marching band has ended for now. The ASUO considered cutting the band’s budget, but band members spoke out. So instead of a cut, OAB got a 5-percent raise compared to last year. However, going forward, the ASUO says it will … Continue reading »
Eugene Drum Shop Settling In
EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene musicians can now lean on the expertise of a man with more than 20 years in the business. Sam Adato’s Drum Shop recently made the move from San Francisco to Eugene. The owner said he was stuck in a rut, tired of the big city stress and more than ready for … Continue reading »
UO Performers Celebrate MLK, Jr. Day
EUGENE, Ore. — Looking for a way to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day? Then you might want to join others at the University of Oregon for music and dance. The UO’s School of Music and Dance will host several concerts this week in honor of the holiday. On Monday, Jan. 21, the UO Gospel … Continue reading »
Students Prepare for Hult Center Event
EUGENE, Ore. — New this year at several after-school programs–Link Up, a program in which Eugene Symphony musicians teach students how to play music. A local class is doing its final preparations before their big finale of performing at the Hult Center. Kristen Halay knows music. She’s a flutist and can play just about any … Continue reading »
Students on a Symphonic Adventure
EUGENE, Ore. — Over 1,700 third graders in 4-J, Springfield and Bethel school districts are embarking on a symphonic adventure. It’s a new program where Eugene Symphony teaching artists bring music the classroom. Janet Bertucci is a former teacher and volunteer educator with the Eugene Symphony. “I was a teacher for 32 years, so it’s … Continue reading »
