Wanda L. Bass School of Music premiered its second performance study, directed by a new adjunct professor.
Gallery: The Women of Lockerbie
On Oct. 16, the School of Theatre opened their Stage II season with “The Women of Lockerbie” in the Burg Theatre. The show was streamed online, and actors maintained physical distance throughout the performance.
Music/theater faculty member leaves after 18 years
A well-known staff member at the Wanda L. Bass School of Music and School of Theatre recently left the university.
School of Music opens socially distant comedy as first production
The Wanda L. Bass School of Music is opening their season with “Monty Python’s Spamalot Socially Distant Concert-ish Version.”
Music theater group creates anti-type production
OCU STRIPPED announced its season’s first production theme and date.
Music school changes size, form of music ensembles
The Wanda L. Bass School of Music has plans to adapt the music ensembles this semester.
OCU Stripped prepares for online production
OCU Stripped has begun rehearsals for their first production this semester.
Music professors write musical about Mt. Rushmore presidents
Two professors have been hired to write a new historical musical.
Music students respond to new recital policies
Officials from the Wanda L. Bass School of Music have decided junior and senior music recitals will not be able to have audiences this year.
Guest artist to direct “I Love Lucy”-themed opera
The School of Music’s upcoming socially distant opera will be led by a guest director.
OCU Care premieres “Color Cabaret”
This Friday, at 7 p.m. OCU Care will stream “Color Cabaret,” a virtual cabaret fundraiser featuring music students of color.
Performing arts seasons to adapt due to COVID-19
To comply with social distancing requirements, the schools of theatre, dance and music are altering their seasons to allow for increased social distancing and online performance opportunities.
University COVID-19 guidelines affect classes
Officials from each school at OCU have adjusted the classroom experience to accommodate for new COVID-19 policies.
Opinion: Adam LaPorte’s “Sad Songs” a reminder of the good things
Columnist Francesca Iacovacci reviews the new song “Sad Songs” by Adam LaPorte, featuring the Music and Theater class of 2020.
Senior chases opportunity, performs in online showcase
Lily Hickey, theater and performance senior, was featured on BroadwayWorld in a virtual showcase.
Kristin Chenoweth hosts Zoom meetings with students
Performing arts students got to have a Zoom Q&A session with OCU alumna and artist-in-residence Kristin Chenoweth March 31.
Professor adds puppets to online instruction
While English Diction might not sound like the most fun class to some, an OCU vocal coaching instructor used puppets to entertain his students while teaching.
Volleyball star sets sights on professional harp career
Michelle Krenowicz, music senior, didn’t have to choose between sports and music.
Kristin Chenoweth named as artist in residence at OCU
The newest artist in residence for OCU was recently announced as being Tony and Emmy award-winner and OCU alumna Kristin Chenoweth.
University Singers chosen to perform at regional conference
OCU University Singers have been selected to perform in the Southwestern Region American Choral Directors Association (SWACDA).
Guest artist from Lyric Theatre directs “A Little Night Music”
The Wanda L. Bass School of Music’s spotlight musical of 2020 will be “A Little Night Music,” directed by a guest director.
Gallery: Die Fledermaus
The Wanda L. Bass School of Music presented Johann Strauss II’s “Die Fledermaus.”
Opinion: Ingenuity thrives in new works written, produced by students
Columnist Francesca Iacovacci reviews the new, student-written musical, “June by the Sea.,” and encourages students to support new work.
Mainstage opera to include androgynous character
The next OCU mainstage opera will be “Die Fledermaus” and will feature a gender-nonconforming character.
Music senior writes and premieres third musical
Adam LaPorte, music theater and composition senior, has been composing for almost half of his life.
Choir to premiere piece remembering Oklahoma City bombing
An OCU choir has commissioned an original work memorializing 25 years since the Oklahoma City bombing.
