The Music Department at Eastern Oregon University strives to be a place where musicians of all interests and skill levels can come to participate and grow. No audition is required to play in most ensembles, and opportunities for private study, both vocal and instrumental, are available to everyone. At Eastern we believe that the way to prepare students for careers in music is through the study and
practice of contemporary music. Many of the old methodologies are gone, and have been replaced with a new approach integrating performance with improvisation, composition, history and theory that allows different backgrounds and stylistic interests to come together. Our faculty represents a rich array of musical training, both traditional and non-traditional. Working closely with students, they strive to individualize a plan of study, and to create paths for success based on student interest and the ever changing and expanding musical landscape. As an example, many of our students have strong interest in both music and theatre, and Eastern has worked to blend those areas in a seamless way, with various options depending on your career ambitions. However, if your desire is to focus on recording technology, music entrepreneurship, music ethnography, or music performance, Eastern Oregon University’s innovative and comprehensive music program can offer the right fit, with small classes, state-of-the-art facilities, and a devoted and diverse faculty. If you are a musician who wants to transcend style categories, has a wide interest in all types of music and music-making, then Eastern Oregon University may be a great fit. We can help you impact the musical profession of the future in new and interesting ways.
