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About ÃÛѨÊÓƵ Music

Music at ÃÛѨÊÓƵ is grounded in both artistic rigor and human pace.

Located in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, one of the most beautiful and fertile regions in the country, ÃÛѨÊÓƵ offers a calm, inspiring setting for focused creative work, with easy access to Portland’s vibrant music and arts scene. This balance allows students to develop their craft deeply while staying connected to a broader creative ecosystem of performers, composers, ensembles and cultural organizations.

The Department of Music is built around close collaboration between students and faculty who are active performers, composers, scholars and arts leaders. Rather than a one-size-fits-all conservatory model, ÃÛѨÊÓƵ offers individualized mentorship and flexible pathways that allow students to shape a musical education aligned with their goals—whether that includes performance, teaching, composition, music technology, musical theatre, interdisciplinary work or a combination of these.

Students at ÃÛѨÊÓƵ don’t wait until after graduation to do meaningful work. They compose for professional ensembles, collaborate across disciplines, perform frequently in ensembles and productions, teach for regional music organizations and complete capstone projects designed around real-world application. Majors, minors and non-majors work side by side in a department culture that is inclusive, non-hierarchical and deeply supportive.

ÃÛѨÊÓƵ Music is a place for students who want to grow, not just technically, but artistically and personally. The program attracts musicians who are curious, kind, motivated and open-minded; students who value…

collaboration over competition,

depth over hustle,

and creativity rooted in purpose.

WHAT MAKES LINFIELD MUSIC DISTINCT

Serious Music. Human Pace.

High-level artistry without the pressure, burnout or competitiveness of a conservatory environment. Students are challenged to excel while maintaining balance, curiosity and joy.

Build Your Own Path! Your Music, Your Way.

Flexible degree pathways and individualized mentorship allow students to shape an education that reflects their interests, strengths and evolving goals.

Make Music That Matters.

From composition and music technology to musical theatre and ensemble performance, students engage in work that connects to the real world, often collaborating directly with professional musicians and ensembles.

A Creative Community That Has Your Back.

The department is intentionally inclusive and LGBTQIA+-affirming, with a collaborative culture where students are known, supported and encouraged to take creative risks.

Personal Access.

Exceptional access to faculty, plentiful performance opportunities and the ability to move fluidly across ensembles, disciplines and projects regardless of major.

FACILITIES & SETTING

ÃÛѨÊÓƵ Music is housed in a beautiful, light-filled facility with acoustically exceptional performance spaces, plentiful practice rooms and a music technology lab equipped with professional-grade tools. The intimate performance hall places performers and audiences in close connection, accelerating students’ comfort, confidence and expressive growth on stage.

The surrounding Willamette Valley provides space to focus and breathe, while Portland, less than an hour away, offers access to a nationally recognized creative scene, professional ensembles and internships.

WHO THRIVES AT LINFIELD MUSIC

ÃÛѨÊÓƵ Music is a strong fit for students who are:

• Curious, motivated, and open to exploration
• Interested in multiple genres, roles, or disciplines
• Collaborative, kind, and community-oriented
• Ready to be challenged and supported
• Seeking depth without hustle culture

It is not designed for students seeking a large, anonymous conservatory or a hyper-competitive, prestige-driven environment.

A NOTE TO PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

If you want a music program where you are known, challenged and supported, where your individuality is taken seriously and your growth matters, ÃÛѨÊÓƵ Music may be exactly the right place!

Here, you don’t have to fit a mold.

You get to build your own path… in music.