The Oklahoma City University Student Government Association Appropriations Committee met the evening of November 13th in the Dulaney Browne Library to review grant funding requests from a variety of student organizations. The meeting was overseen by Senator Ben Ball, who serves as the chair of the committee. The remainder of the committee was comprised of…
Harmonious Notes Fill the Night: Wind Ensemble/Wind Philharmonic Concert
The lovely music of the Wind Ensemble and Wind Philharmonic will soon fill Oklahoma City Community College’s Visual and Performing Arts Center, 7777 S. May Ave. This event, expected to begin at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, will be a fascinating experience for music lovers and students alike. The rich, warm tones will be heard throughout the hall,…
A Look into OCU OPERAtions
Oklahoma City University OPERAtions is a student-run organization that focuses on learning about and performing operas and is headed by co-executive directors Maeve Sullivan and Camryn Creech. Creech described it as, “an opportunity for people to perform,” as well as explaining that “it’s a way for people to get something under their resume, do something…
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.
School of Music opens opera exploring fascism
The Wanda L. Bass School of Music opened the first opera of the semester.
Gallery: Die Fledermaus
The Wanda L. Bass School of Music presented Johann Strauss II’s “Die Fledermaus.”
Music professor appointed to assistant provost position
Academic affairs officials hired Dr. David Steffens as the new assistant provost.
Music theater students to perform in China
Six music theater students are taking a trip to China in October.
OCU professor completes 24 hour race
Dr. Erik Heine, professor of music theory, completed a 24 hour run this October. The 24 the Hard Way race raised money for the Special Friends Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing information and resources for families with children suffering from Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome.
Prospective students visit campus for National Auditions
National auditions are scheduled this weekend for incoming theater and music students.Students get a chance to volunteer and help guide future students through the audition process.
Broadway star to give masterclass
Kelli O’Hara, Broadway star and OCU alumna, will give a masterclass today at noon in Petree Recital Hall in the Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center.
OCU hosts Requiem for inauguration
The Gothic contours of a landmark Oklahoma City church will reverberate with a musical masterwork of epic proportions as 350 singers and orchestral musicians join forces for the rarely heard Requiem by Hector Berlioz.
Concert cancellation: Jack Gibbons at university
Pianist Jack Gibbons has cancelled his scheduled Feb. 6 performance of the Oklahoma City University Distinguished Artists Series due to hospitalization and surgery. Refunds for advance-sale tickets will be issued by the OCU ticket office at (405) 208-5227.
Distinguished artists give clarinet a beat
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Distinguished Artist Series at OCU continues at 3 p.m. Jan. 23 with a clarinet and percussion performance. The concert will be hosted in the Petree Recital Hall in the Bass Music Center at Blackwelder Avenue and N.W. 25th Street.
