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bois and terminology, some knowledge of the piano keyboard, considerable proficiency
if' performance, and as wide an acquaintance as possible with great music.
During registration week, all new students are given auditions to determine
their eligibility for private performance studies and examinations in basic musical
grammer and keyboard knowledge to test their aptitude and readiness for introductory
theoretical studies (information concerning these examinations may be
obtained from the School of Music office). Exceptionally well-prepared and gifted
students may be granted advanced placement or exemption from certain introductory
studies on the basis of the examinations.
Becanse the upper-division program is planned in continuity with basic courses
taken during the first two years, students planning to major in music at the University
of Oregon are strongly advised to enter the University as freshmen. Students
transferring from other institutions with preprofessional preparation differing
from the University pattern may, however, be admitted to the professional
curriculum if they show satisfactory proficiency by examination.
The proficiency examinations are required of all students, including transfers
and students who have taken their lower-division work at the University, before
admission to upper-division major programs (information concerning these examinations
may be obtained from the School of Music office).
Facilities. The School of Music is housed in a building complex designed for
instruction, practice, and performance-including an auditorium seating 600 persons,
rehearsal rooms, studio-offices, classrooms, and more than fifty practice
rooms. The school's equipment includes a two-manual Wittmayer concert harpsichord,
a two-manual Schlicker organ, a four-manual Reuter organ, and a number
of Steinway grand pianos. The University Theater in Villard Hall provides
facilities for operas and other stage productions.
The music holdings of the University Library include a large collection of
scores, complete critical editions of the works of the great composers, standard
reference works, and extensive collections of periodicals, recordings, and books
on music. The music collection is supported by gifts from Phi Beta and Mu Phi
Epsilon and a bequest from the late Matthew H. Douglas, former Universit)
librarian. Through acquisitions under the Farmington Plan, the Library has a
particularly strong and growing collection of contemporary foreign books on music.
Musical Organizations. The University Symphony Orchestra, the University
Singers, the University Chorale, University bands, and the Opera Vvorkshop
offer membership and performance opportunities to all qualified students. Collegium
Musicum, a vocal-instrumental group, provides opportunity for the study
of mediaeval, Renaissance, and baroque music. The work of these organizations is
planned to complement the theoretical and historical courses offered by the school.
Concerts and Recitals. Frequent concerts and recitals are presented on the
campus throughout the year, by visiting artists, members of the faculty of the
School of IvIusic, and advanced music students. Regularly scheduled concerts
include performances by artists of international fame sponsored by the Eugene­
University Civic Music Association and by the University Trio, three artist members
of the School of Music faculty. Music majors are required to attend at least
thirty campus musical events each year during their residence.
Music Fees. Music students pay special fees, in addition to regular registration
fees, for private performance instruction. These fees are due at the time of
registration each term.
Fees for private instruction in piano, voice, violin, cello, organ, and harpsichord
are: one half-hour lesson a week, $20.00 per term; two half-hour lessons a
week, $50.00 per term.
Fees for private instruction in wind and percussion instruments are: one
half-hour lesson a week, $20.00 per term; two half-hour lessons a week, $40.00 per
term.