On February 28, the four OCU choirs combined for their Winter Choral Concert, led by Dr. Randi Von Ellefson and Professor Tony Gonzalez with collaborative artists John L. Edwards, Jean Shackleton, and Donald Tullius. The University Chorale started the concert with, “Even When He is Silent” by Kim Andre Arnesen, directed by student conductor Raeslyn…
Mozart’s ‘Magic Flute’ reveals cast’s talent
From February 17-19, OCU Opera and Musical Theatre performed their first spring mainstage opera, “The Magic Flute” directed by Cynthia Stokes. The opera is by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart from a libretto, a book of texts to be sung for a performance, by Emanuel Schikaneder. The show premiered on 30 September 1791, just two months before…
Fine Arts plans full spring performance schedule
OCU is a university where the arts can be found almost anywhere at any time, with over 10 concerts, not to mention over 10 productions, all happening in the past semester.
The upcoming semester has no plans of slowing down with over eight concerts, 10 theatre productions, a dance production, as well as events planned for specific musicians and art exhibits in the Norick Art Center.
Star Dance Company to debut Holiday Spectacular
The Oklahoma City University Holiday Spectacular dance show will be the inaugural performance for the newly forged Star Dance Company of the Ann Lacy School of American Dance & Entertainment. Performances will occur Dec. 8-11, with performances on the 8th, 9th, and 10th happening at 8 p.m., and performances happening on the 10th and 11th…
43rd Vespers set for two weekend performances
On Dec. 9 and 10, OCU’s Wanda L. Bass School of Music will combine more than 250 choral singers and instrumentalists for the 43rd annual Christmas Vespers concert. The Friday performance will begin at 8 p.m. in Oklahoma City First Presbyterian Church, 1001 NW 25th Street. The Saturday performance is a 4 p.m. matinee. Tickets…
‘Monsters’ is ‘biggest, wildest, most exciting’
From Dec. 8-11, OCU Theatre will continue their Mainstage season with “She Kills Monsters.” The 8th through the 10th will have performances at 8 p.m. and the 10th and 11th will have matinee performances at 2 p.m. Tickets are available for the performances for $15 at www.okcu.edu/tickets or at (405) 208-5227. The play is a…
Film Department hosted their first Wide Open Experimental Film Festival
The festival took place at the Rodeo Cinema on Film Row. It featured 63 short films from 20 countries selected from over 2,500 submissions.
OCU Symphony performs final concert of their season
On Thursday April 14, 2022, the Oklahoma City University Symphony Orchestra wrapped up their season with their final concert. They were directed by Jeffery Grogan and guest conductor Maestra Kalena Bovell. The first piece on the program was “Tragic Overture, Op. 81” by Johannes Brahms, a leading composer in the romantic period, and was conducted…
Double Bass Ensemble performed Bass-O-Rama concert
On April 3, the Oklahoma City University Double Bass Ensemble performed at their Bass-O-Rama 28 double bass concert.
Blackbox Theatre presents “Six Years Old”
The play centers on gender identity and how it can be frustrating to find yourself at such a young age.
University choirs perform at Spring Choral Concert
The University Chamber Choir, Ad Astra, University Chorale, and University Singers were directed by Dr. Randi Ellefson and Professor Tony Gonzalez.
Composer, vocalist featured as artists in residence
From Feb. 28 to March 1, Oklahoma City University welcomed guest artists Dr. Christopher Willis and Elyse Willis as artists in residency.
OCU presented “The Pillowman”
Stage II presented “The Pillowman” on Feb. 27. One unique aspect of the production was gender-swapping.
OCU hosts lecture series on Judaism
On Feb. 17, Dr. Kristine Henriksen Garroway visited Oklahoma City University to give the newest edition in the Neustadt lecture series.
Q&A – Staci Swim on nursing and COVID-19
Staci Swim a Clinical Instructor at the School of nursing shares how COVID-19 has changed the field of nursing.
Q&A – Shella Gettings on nursing and COVID-19
Shella Gettings a Clinical Instructor at the School of nursing shares how COVID-19 has changed the field of nursing.
OCU MainStage to present “Little Women”
On Feb. 18-20 Oklahoma City University will be performing the opera “Little Women” as part of their mainstage season in the Kirkpatrick Auditorium.
Guest artist Ji Hye Jung visits OCU
Guest artist Ji Hye Jung visited Oklahoma City University for a free solo recital and a masterclass on Jan 30 and 31.
OCU community addresses homelessness
OCU sits in what some may consider the heart of Oklahoma City, making this problem visible to its community.
Broadway Bound Dance Camps returns
The organizers say the camp is aimed at enhancing technical skills and personal growth.
OCU has a new Russian language summer camp
The high school program is aimed at teaching students more about the language and cultures of Russia and its neighbors.
Campus community celebrates Native American Heritage Month
Indian taco sales, Native law learning, and a Native American expo were all held on the Oklahoma City University campuses for Native American Heritage Month.
