Music and Dance

Transcript

Next, let’s move over to the school of music and dance where we will meet Natalie. She’s a senior who’s drawing her way to two degrees, a bachelor’s in music percussion performance, and a BA in music theory. Natalie is going to tell us why this school is a rocking place for students to be.

– Thanks for that introduction, Alex. From a young age, I had this dream of in an orchestra, not piano, but percussion. And so freshman year of high school, I joined band and knew that this is exactly what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. The University of Oregon was the only school I applied to because I knew that this was a school for me. After auditioning at the school of music and dance I felt completely at home in the percussion section. The professors we have here are internationally renowned. Here in Eugene, we have an amazing music scene for all genres. Because of the connections I have at the UO, not only am I a student, but I’m able to make my music a full-time career. I played with the Eugene concert choir, the Elsinore theater and orchestra next, a group that plays live music with the Eugene ballet company. But the UO doesn’t just Excel in music performance. We offer degrees in music history, music theory, jazz performance, pop music, dance, and so much more. The UO offers amazing performance opportunities for non-majors too. We have three rock and acapella groups you can join, various dance programs, no matter your experience and opportunities to enjoy almost 300 concerts and events each year. I’ve also been invited to travel internationally as a tour percussionist. Because of the amazing comradery we have here it was so easy for me to get involved. I will cherish all the memories I’ve made. Next for me is a lifetime of happiness, success and personal growth, all thanks to the opportunities and networking provided by the UO. That’s all from me. Take it back, Alex.

– Awesome, Natalie. Whether you are a musician or not, you can definitely get down with the programs in the school of music and dance. That was fantastic, Natalie. Take care.