University of Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma School of Music

640 Parrington Oval
Norman,Oklahoma 73019
405.325.2081
oumusic@ou.edu

DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Music

Bachelor of Musical Arts in Music Technology

Bachelor of Musical Arts in Jazz

Bachelor of Musical Arts in Academic

Bachelor of Musical Arts in Theatre Organ

Bachelor of Music Education

Bachelor of Arts in Music - Jazz

Bachelor of Arts in Music - General

Minor in Music

Minor in Instrumental Jazz

The School of Music at the University of Oklahoma maintains its proud traditions while offering visionary programs that prepare students for an evolving and diverse future. An institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music since 1931, the OU School of Music is the only comprehensive music program in Oklahoma. We offer degrees at the Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral levels in all areas of music performance, composition, education, history and theory. With 60+ full-time faculty members and 450 music majors, the School of Music presents over 400 performance and scholarly events each year. Our world-class music faculty is augmented by an outstanding music facility that includes four state-of-the-art performance halls and a comprehensive Fine Arts Library. School of Music graduates occupy prestigious academic and performance positions worldwide. Please explore this website in depth to learn more about the OU School of Music, and I invite you to visit our campus to witness how music is a part of the exciting campus life.

Faculty Info:

Rodney Ackmann Bassoon Ekaterini Akarepi Middle Eastern Music Armand Ambrosini General Studies Miranda Arana World Music Elizabeth Avery Vocal Coach, Assistant Director for Graduate Studies Scott Baker Music Theory Roland Barrett Music Theory, Director of the School of Music Melissa Baughman Vocal Music Education Christopher Baumgartner Music Education Brian Britt Band, Associate Dean of the College of Fine Arts Anne Valerie Brittan Understanding Music Joel Burcham Voice, Tenor Michelle Burke Band Clifford Chatman Accounts Specialist Robin Cotton Cobb Voice, Soprano Charlene Dell Music Education Brian Dobbins Tuba/Euphonium, Assistant Director of Recruiting, Undergraduate Admissions, & Scholarships Jay Edwards Fine Arts Library Administrative Assistant Sarah Ellis Music Theory, Associate Director of the School of Music Eugene Enrico Musicology Lorraine Ernest Voice, Soprano Barbara Fast Piano Pedagogy William Ferrara Opera Leslie John Flanagan Voice, Baritone Adrian Fung Associate Dean, College of Fine Arts Edward Gates Piano Casey Gerber Music Education Christina Giacona Native American, World, & American Popular Musics David Goza World Music Jeongwon Ham Piano Larry Hammett Guitar Michael Hancock Band Benjamin Holmes Percussion David Howard Choral Konstantinos Karathanasis Composition and Music Technology Min-Jeong Koh Violin Marvin Lamb Composition Gaye LeBlanc-Germain Harp Gregory Lee Violin Michael Lee Musicology Alyssa Lewis School of Music Academic Counselor Igor Lipinski Piano Jane Magrath Piano and Piano Pedagogy Eldon Matlick French Horn Mark McCrory Voice, Bass-Baritone Kyle Miller Understanding Music John Patrick Murphy Piano and Piano Pedagogy Daryl Nagode Webmaster Mark Neumann Viola Jonathan Nichol Saxophone Adam Pajan Organ Sanna Pederson Musicology Eric Pennello Instrumental Music Education Gayle Reynolds Accounts Specialist Andrew Richardson Percussion Lorne Richstone Vocal Coach Frank Riddick Music Theory Roger Rideout General Studies Loamy Rodriguez Assistant to the Director Jonathan Ruck Cello Jan Russell Assistant to the Director of Graduate Studies Jennifer Saltzstein Musicology Matthew Schullman Music Theory Dan Schwartz Oboe Jonathan Shames Orchestra, Opera Stephanie Leon Shames Chamber Music and Accompanying Zoe Sherinian Ethnomusicology Beth Sievers Sooner String Project Karl Sievers Trumpet Shanti Simon Band Jennifer Slater Native American Music Christine Souza World Music, African Repercussions Ricardo Souza World Music Damin Spritzer Organ Matt Stock Fine Arts Head Librarian Anthony Stoops Double Bass Jeff Swinkin Music Theory Suzanne Tirk Clarinet Irvin Wagner Trombone Eric Walschap Coordinator of Facilities and Technology Valerie Watts Flute Beth Wilson Undergraduate Staff Assistant Neil Whyte Concert Hall Manager Jay Wilkinson Jazz Brian Wolfe Band Célia Wollenberg Voice, Soprano Richard Zielinski

Adrianna Hicks Will Lead GREASE at Casa Mañana
by Stephi Wild - April 30, 2024

Adrianna Hicks will return to Casa Mañana to star in Grease this summer as Rizzo. Casa Mañana’s production of Grease is part of the 2023-24 Broadway season and is directed and choreographed by Gerry McIntyre and music directed by Matthew Stern.

Bert Rodriguez to Return to The Winter Park Playhouse Cabaret Stage in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 26, 2024

The multi-talented Mr. Bert Rodriguez will return to the cabaret stage with his newest solo cabaret - Mi Familia. Learn how to purchase tickets.

54 Below to Present HAPPY HOUR: THE SONGS OF CARTER MCPHERSON Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - March 30, 2024

54 Below will host an enchanting evening featuring the songs of Happy Hour: The Songs of Carter McPherson on April 29th.

The American Theatre Wing's 2023 Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative Recipients Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 11, 2024

The American Theatre Wing has revealed the 2023 recipients of the Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative’s programming. Learn more about the recipients!

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 07, 2024

Adrianna Hicks will star in the title role of Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma’s Summer Season opener, MARY POPPINS. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Interview: Meet the New Broadway Baby of RuPaul's Drag Race- Plasma
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The hills were alive with the sound of rusic last week as RuPaul's Drag Race contestants participated in the most anticipated challenge for all Broadway-lovers, the Rusical. How do you solve a problem like casting a Rusical? Well it isn't so much a problem with a true theatre queen like Plasma to lead the company.

Meet the Cast of THE OUTSIDERS, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - March 16, 2024

The Broadway premiere of The Outsiders, the new musical based on the novel by S.E. Hinton & Francis Ford Coppola’s film, begins previews tonight, Saturday, March 16. Meet the cast of The Outsiders here!

Tennessee Playwrights Studio Reveals 2024 Fellows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 17, 2024

Tennessee Playwrights Studio announces the 2024 TPS Fellows, selected through a competitive application process. Meet the five talented Fellows!

Winners Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards
by BWW Awards - January 16, 2024

Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards! See who was selected audience favorite in Oklahoma! Winners include University of Oklahoma, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma and more.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Oklahoma Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - December 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Oklahoma Awards; THE SOUND OF MUSIC, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Oklahoma City University & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - December 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards; THE SOUND OF MUSIC, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Oklahoma City University & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - December 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards December 5th Standings; THE SOUND OF MUSIC Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 05, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

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by Nicole Rosky - November 01, 2023

As BroadwayWorld first reported in September, The Heart of Rock and Roll is coming to Broadway! Producers Hunter Arnold, Tyler Mitchell and Kayla Greenspan announced that the new musical inspired by the iconic songs of Huey Lewis and The News, will open on Broadway at The James Earl Jones Theatre.

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 11, 2023

ELVIS: A MUSICAL REVOLUTION is coming to North Shore Music Theatre. Experience the authorized bio-musical about the iconic Elvis Presley, featuring over 40 of his hits. Don't miss this New England premiere!

Past Student Productions

	SHOW	THEATER
	NICE WORK IF YOU CAN... (2/9/18 - 2/18/18)	University of Oklahoma
	CITY OF ANGELS (9/22/17 - 10/1/17)	University of Oklahoma


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