Also one person had us hide for a surprise party. Then they had us pose for pictures and everything. The Dorians, which is made up of 14 singers, a three-person instrumental combo and a technician, also play at different events for money. In the spring of 1999, the Dorians traveled to Italy to tour the country and sing. To raise money for the trip the group decided to perform at events like an HIV Alliance fundraiser, Rotary group meetings and other private parties.
Some students make their job a family affair.
Senior Ariana Rosen and her sister, freshman Amberly Rosen, often perform old-time fiddle music or fiddle dancing together. They most often perform at holiday parties and other festivals. In addition to playing at parties, my sister and I are also street performers at the Holiday Market. Rosen also plays in a trio called Trillium, which performs at weddings and occasionally with the Eugene Symphony Guild. Rosen commented that one way that her group promotes itself is through the U of O's book of groups available for hire.