NSU Department of Music

09/06/2026

We’re excited to announce a new concert series at the NSU Jazz Lab— introducing Mosaic Mondays! Once a month, we’re partnering with the Mosaic Spotlight Foundation to present an evening of music from NSU students and faculty, as well as performers from Tahlequah’s rich music scene. This new series kicks off on Sept. 14 🎷

09/03/2026

We will be livestreaming tonight's guest artist recital! Join us at 7 pm for clarinetist Joel Garber, alongside pianist Farren Mayfield and faculty clarinetist Dr. Alexandra Doyle.

Accompanied by Farren MayfieldDuet with Dr. Alexandra DoyleLive ...

09/02/2026

Join the NSU Wind Ensemble in two weeks for Dr. Malcolm Burke’s onstage debut as NSU’s new Director of Bands, featuring faculty soprano Dr. Alison Moore 🎵

09/01/2026

Rei and the Moving Castle, a project led by guest bassist Rei Wang, showcases music inspired by the captivating cinematic-literary universe known as anime, as performed by an all-star jazz ensemble. Get your tickets by visiting nsumusic.ludus.com, and we’ll see you on Sept. 18!

08/28/2026

Let’s give a big osiyo to Taron Pounds, our new jazz and facilities assistant coordinator! A former NSU Music student himself, Taron will be helping our department shine through audio production work, administrative assistance, and so much more. He is also serving as our Interim Instructor of Guitar and teaching music coursework. Welcome back to Green Country, Professor Pounds!

08/27/2026

Join our own trumpet professor, Dr. Ben Hay, for this performance celebrating the release of Zen Brass’s recent album, “Voices of Land and Spirit,” which is now available wherever you listen to music 🎺

NSU Guest Artist Recital: Zen Brass

08/19/2026

Join us in welcoming Dr. Xue to the RiverHawk faculty! 🪊

08/14/2026

08/10/2026

The Church Studio presents IN SESSION, a recording session with Jocelyn Gould—an exclusive and immersive listening experience in the iconic Live Room in collaboration with Northeastern State University. Limited to just 50 attendees per show, this event offers a unique opportunity to become part of the recording and tracking process.

As an integral part of the session, each guest will be provided with individual headphones delivering a personalized mix of vocals and multi-track instrumentation. This is more than a concert—it’s a rare glimpse into the artistry of analog recording, a journey into raw and authentic soundscapes.

Director of Jazz Studies Dr. Jordan VanHemert will be performing in the ensemble, and NSU music production students will be assisting with the recording. Join us for this unique performance!

08/06/2026

We are so proud of our Jazz Orchestra and their fantastic director, Dr. Jordan VanHemert!