OCU Orchestras

04/14/2026

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FpJlI7C_aMM&t=1117s

The Oklahoma City University Symphony Orchestra performs Edward Elgar's "Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61", conducted by Dr. Clifton Evans, orchestra direc...

04/14/2026

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2HWGOP2r7KQ

The Oklahoma City University Symphony Orchestra performs Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky "Symphony No.5, Op.64", movements 1 and 2, conducted by Dr. Clifton Evans, ...

02/06/2026

12/06/2025

One week from today! Join us for our 46th Annual Christmas Vespers Concerts, featuring a "Tidings of Joy" program of seasonal masterworks, readings, congregational hymns and the traditional candlelight finale!

Two performances: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, and 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, in First Presbyterian Church, 1001 NW 25th St., with musical prelude 30 minutes prior. Reserve tickets to attend in-person or via livestream via www.okcu.edu/tickets or 405.208.5227.

12/05/2025

04/03/2024

Next week is bound to be full of remarkable music-making as we welcome artist in residence, composer, Lowell Liebermann to OCU! Unabashedly romantic and modern, Liebermann is internationally recognized as an artist of uncommon profundity and popularity. With over 140 works written in all genres & more than 150 recordings to his credit, it’s truly a privilege to work with such a prolific artist! We hope you’ll join us for the following events:

Wednesday, April 10th, 10-11am at Wanda L. Bass School of Music - Oklahoma City University: Flute masterclass with Lowell Liebermann featuring members of the Oklahoma City University Flute Studio performing Liebermann’s Flute Sonata, Flute Concerto, Soliloquy for Solo Flute, and Night Music for Flute, Clarinet, & Piano. Free and open to the public!

Thursday, April 11th, 7:30PM at Visual and Performing Arts Center at OCCC: OCU Symphony will perform their season finale concert. The evening will begin with Liebermann’s mesmerizing Concerto for Flute, Harp, & Orchestra, featuring soloists Parthena Owens and Emily Duncan. This composition beautifully illustrates the intricate harmony and deep connection between the flute and harp. This piece will serve as a celebration for the world premiere of Liebermann’s Second Flute Concerto with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and to honor the legacy of Parthena Owens, retiring this spring after 35 years as OCU faculty!

Following the concerto, we will perform Mahler’s monumental Symphony No. 1, “The Titan.” This work promises to captivate and uplift the audience with its profound intensity and breadth. In the spirit of celebration and community, we are offering tickets to the concert free of charge! See you there!

11/08/2023

Mark and Maggie O’Connor are coming to OCU!!

Join us Friday, November 10th at 9:30 a.m. as we welcome Mark & Maggie O'Connor for a workshop on improvisation and their journey in music.

The workshop is free and open to the public, and attendees are encouraged to bring their instruments. It takes place in the Wanda L. Bass School of Music - Oklahoma City University Medium Rehearsal Hall. Guests may enter on the east side of the building at NW 25th and Blackwelder and proceed right/north down the hallway from the large entrance atrium.

10/28/2023

We are on the edge of our seats excited to work with the Ahn Trio next week! Innovative, yet classic, exciting, passionate, and personable… This trio is exceptional and we can’t wait to welcome Angella Ahn, Maria Ahn, and Azusa Komiyama!

Join us for the following events:

Tuesday, October 31st from 4-6pm
CHAMBER MUSIC MASTERCLASS
Wanda L. Bass School of Music - Oklahoma City University
Medium Rehearsal Hall
Free admission

Thursday, November 2nd at 7:30pm
OCU SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT
Visual and Performing Arts Center at OCCC
Free admission
Program:
Beethoven’s Triple Concerto Ft. Ahn Trio
Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring

Ahn Trio Mini Documentary (2017) Proves trio of three sisters are still having plenty of fun with their music after years of touring together,Get a glimpse o...

10/26/2023

On Tuesday, October 31st from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, the Ahn Trio will lead OCU student chamber ensembles in a masterclass! The event is open to the public to observe and free to attend.
Wanda L. Bass School of Music - Oklahoma City University

10/17/2023

Oklahoma City University's Symphony Orchestra presents Stravinsky's RITE OF SPRING and Beethoven's TRIPLE CONCERTO with special guests, the Ahn Trio Thursday, November 2nd at 7:30pm in OCCC's Visual and Performing Arts Theater!
Wanda L. Bass School of Music - Oklahoma City University