Oregon Mozart Players

05/01/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Noreen Humes has been appointed as the next Executive Director of the Oregon Mozart Players!

Noreen brings over sixteen years of leadership experience in the nonprofit sector. From securing multi-million dollar gifts to launching community-based arts initiatives, Noreen has a proven track record of helping organizations thrive and is eager to get to know our audience and music community.

“I am honored to join Oregon Mozart Players at such a meaningful moment. What stands out to me is the deep connection between the music, the musicians, and the community. I’m excited to build on that foundation and help expand how people experience and connect with this work.” - N. Humes

Please join us in welcoming her to the OMP family!

Photo credit: Aliyah Saldarriaga

04/19/2026

Last night’s Rising Tides concert was the perfect finale to an unforgettable season. Brava to our soloists for their stunning performances:

Emma Jang (Junior Division) | Dvořák: Cello Concerto in B Minor, Mvt. 1
Koyuki Blaumer (Senior Division) | Ginastera: Pampeana No. 2

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our final concert of the year. We’re so grateful for our community—see you next season! 🌊🎶

04/10/2026

Limited time offer: Rising Tides tickets are $10 today only!

Our upcoming program traces the surging forces of political and personal transformation—from nature's rhythms to the arc of revolution.

Felix Mendelssohn: The Hebrides Overture
Young Soloist Competition Winners: Emma Jang & Koyuki Blaumer (Dvořák & Ginastera)
Ludwig v. Beethoven: Symphony No. 7

Saturday, April 18 | 7:30pm
Beall Concert Hall, Eugene

Secure your seats before this special price ends. Click the link below to purchase your $10 tickets for Rising Tides!

👉 get your tickets here: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/oregonmozartplayers/6431/event/1430615

04/03/2026

Get your tickets for our last concert of the 2025-26 season, Rising Tides, on Saturday, April 18th! 🌊

This program traces the surging forces of political and personal transformation—from nature's rhythms to the arc of revolution. From the evocative seascape of Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture (with members of the Eugene-Springfield Youth Orchestras) to the youthful brilliance of our Young Soloist Competition winners and the rhythmic energy of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, this is a season finale you won’t want to miss.

Special thanks to the Oregon Humanities Center for their generous contribution to support this program!

Young Soloist Winners:
Emma Jang (Junior Division) | Dvořák: Cello Concerto in B Minor
Koyuki Blaumer (Senior Division) | Ginastera: Pampeana No. 2

📍 Beall Concert Hall, Eugene
🗓 Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 7:30 p.m.
🎟 Tickets available here: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/oregonmozartplayers/6431/event/1430615

03/02/2026

Huge congratulations to all of the talented young musicians who took the stage yesterday for our 2025-26 Young Soloist Competition! 🎶 We are so proud of every participant for their hard work and beautiful performances.

We are excited to announce this year’s winners:

Senior Division
🏆 1st Place: Koyuki Blaumer
🥈 2nd Place: Kaylee Nah

Junior Division
🏆 1st Place: Emma Jang
🥈 2nd Place: Hyun Lee

Our first-place winners, Koyuki Blaumer and Emma Jang, will be performing alongside the Oregon Mozart Players at our upcoming Rising Tides concert on April 18. 🌊

We also want to extend a sincere thank you to our esteemed panel of judges—Sofie Yang, Julia Weldon, Brian Hsu, and David Amado—for their time, expertise, and dedication to supporting the next generation of artists.

02/21/2026

Join Oregon Mozart Players for an unforgettable evening of music as they explore "After & Before: Time, Transition, and Historical Perspective." 🎶

Artistic Director David Amado and guest Executive Director Brian McWhorter dive into the inspiration behind this fascinating program, featuring works by Caroline Shaw, Stravinsky, and Mozart’s iconic Symphony No. 40. It’s a journey through musical history that connects the past to the present in truly unexpected ways.

📅 When: Saturday, February 28 at 7:30 p.m.
📍 Where: Central Presbyterian Church, Eugene, OR

Don’t miss out on this deep dive into the craft and drama of these masterpieces! Watch the full conversation below for a preview of the program, and grab your tickets here: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/oregonmozartplayers/6431/event/1430459

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHcclJjqDhk

Brian McWhorter and David Amado sit down to discuss Oregon Mozart Players' upcoming concert on February 28th. More information available at www.oregonmozartp...

02/20/2026

Limited time offer: After and Before Tickets are $20 today only!

Our upcoming program explores three masters who turned to the past to find a new way forward. It is a journey of "backward glances," sudden transitions, and "the other side of the looking glass."

Caroline Shaw: Entr’Acte
Igor Stravinsky: Pulcinella Suite
W.A. Mozart: Symphony No. 40

Saturday, February 28 | 7:30pm
Central Presbyterian Church, Eugene

Secure your seats before this special price ends. Click the link below to purchase your $20 tickets for After and Before!

👉 get your tickets here: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/oregonmozartplayers/6431/event/1430459

02/06/2026

Oregon Mozart Players is seeking an Executive Director! This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of Eugene’s premier chamber orchestra through strategic leadership, fundraising, and community advocacy.

📅 Priority Deadline: March 1 (Rolling acceptance until filled)
📧 To Apply: Email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]
🔗 Full Details: Visit oregonmozartplayers.org/careers

01/23/2026

After & Before – A Night of Musical Evolution 🎼

The Oregon Mozart Players are back on February 28th at the beautiful Central Presbyterian Church for a program that bridges the gap between the past and the future.

Under the baton of Artistic Director David Amado, we explore how music transforms over time. Experience the restless energy of Mozart’s legendary Symphony No. 40, paired with the playful modernism of Stravinsky and the haunting beauty of contemporary icon Caroline Shaw.

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/share/17jg1m5s17/

Get your tickets today:
https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/oregonmozartplayers/6431/event/1430459

01/15/2026

The deadline for the Young Soloist Competition is fast approaching. All applications must be received by Friday, January 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST.

Make sure your recordings and forms are uploaded before the cutoff! We can't wait to hear the incredible talent this year.

Apply here: https://www.oregonmozartplayers.org/yscapplication