Some students work at grocery stores, others work at fast-food restaurants, but a few students earn money by singing or playing an instrument. Students earn money through music in a variety of different ways.
Jobs range from playing at parties and reunions to working in the recording business.
For instance, a group of choral students from the Oregon Children's Choir formed a ensemble that performed for hire in addition to their regular concerts. The group, called The Classics, consisted of six students, seniors Chris Noel, Joby Knaus, John Butler and Griffin Crafts, and South graduates Chris Dobson and Cody Curry. The former group performed at reunions and company parties, as well as gave their own performances. Another group of students currently performs at different venues and clubs in the Eugene area. The five band members are seniors Brian Everett and Blair Conner, junior Paul Orbell, South graduate Nate Bloch and former South student Jed Tyler.