The Oklahoma City University School of Music wrapped up 2023 with their annual Christmas Vespers Concert. This beautiful event was held in the First Presbyterian Church and featured performances from the OCU choirs and orchestras. The four OCU Choirs performed 16 songs prior to ending the night with candlelight singing of “Night of Silence” during…
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…
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…
Ad Astra gains off-campus performance opportunities
The Ad Astra choir has been given a new off-campus performance opportunity.
Goodbye to Dr. Melissa Plamann
Members of the campus choirs, along with several faculty and staff sing Peter Lutkin’s “The Lord Bless You and Keep You” conduced by Prof. Judith Willoughby Thursday afternoon in the Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel as a surprise goodbye blessing for University Organist, Dr. Melissa Plamann.
Photo: James Murphy
