Oklahoma City University’s Wanda Bass School of Music invited students to “attend the tale of Sweeney Todd”, for this year’s first main stage musical production. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber on Fleet Street is a dark and thrilling musical that successfully transported its viewers into the macabre world of 19th-century London. Auditions for this production…
El Sistema, Project 21 Collaboration Concert
On March 12, Project 21: Music of the 21st Century held a historic student performed and composed concert in cooperation with local nonprofit music organization, El Sistema, titled the Project 21: El Sistema Collaboration, with a record breaking 30-piece concert. For this concert, Project 21 paired with El Sistema Oklahoma, a 3-12th grade after-school conservatory that…
Next Arts for March
Friday, March 3, OCU Stripped, “Ride the Cyclone” Petree Recital Hall, Free Admission Thursday, March 9 – Saturday March 11, Star Dance Company “MOVE! Dance for the World of Entertainment” Kirkpatrick Auditorium, Tickets Required Thursday, March 23 – Sunday, March 26, Stage II, “Ada and the Engine” Black Box Theatre, Tickets Required Thursday, March 30,…
Winter Choral Concert Showcases Broad Vocal Talents
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…
School of Music Wraps up Mainstage Season with “In The Heights”
The Wanda Bass School of Music will be presenting their Mainstage season closer “In The Heights” from April 22 to 24 at the Kirkpatrick Auditorium. Luis Salgado directed the show with music director Matthew Mailman. The April 22 and 23 shows begin at 8 p.m., and the April 24 show begins at 3 p.m. Tickets…
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.
Resident Artist Amanda Harberg visits Wanda Bass
OCU’s Wanda Bass School of Music welcomed Amanda Harberg for a guest artist residency on March 24- 27.
Stage II Season Presents “An Enemy of the People”
The OCU School of Theatre presented “An Enemy of the People” by Henrik Ibsen from March 24-27 as part of their Stage II season.
An insight into Project 21 productions
Project 21 is a student-run organization for all music composition students. The group was founded by Edward Knight, the director of composition.
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.
Norick Art Center Honors Women’s History Month
The Norick Art Center will be celebrating Women’s History Month through exhibitions and panel discussions.
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.
Stage II presents “The Normal Heart”
The play reflects on a fictional character named Ned Weeks who forms an Aids advocacy group.
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.
Prospective Students Attend Performing Arts Alumni Event
Performing arts alumni shared their experiences in the field and their time at OCU
Broadway Bound Dance Camps returns
The organizers say the camp is aimed at enhancing technical skills and personal growth.
Film students become film directors for capstone projects
Film students are developing their own films as part of their capstone project.
Changes come to the School of Theatre
The changes include the introduction of an on-camera course and a new focus on global history in the theatre history course.
Professor, alumnus release string quartet album
OCU music professor, Dr. Edward Knight and OCU alum, Or Kirbos have released an album.
Opinion: Cabaret was both ‘bubbling and haunting’
Anette Barrios-Torres reviews OCU’s Wanda Bass School of Music performance of Cabaret.
