Collected posts from Blogs at the University of Central Oklahoma
School of Music
by Ange Coronado Olmstead
“At first, ‘Asa’ was a piece that stood on its own.” –Grammy Award Winning Composer, Kitt Wakeley
From the beginning, Kitt Wakeley understood the disposition he wanted to convey on his [now] Grammy-winning album, mirroring the sounds of love, heartbreak, empathy, and humility. He began collaborating with artists . . .
Sophie Mings, a University of Central Oklahoma musical theatre alumna, is creating a name for herself after graduating recently in May 2022. She has been involved in musical theatre since she was 10 years old. Musical theatre takes confidence and passion, two things Sophie exhibits, but it is normal to experience uncertainty when pursuing a career . . .
Music That Takes You Places
UCO Wind Symphony
Dr. Brian Lamb, Director/Conductor
Sansei Fanfare (2011)
Brett William Dietz (b. 1972)
Traveler (2003)
David Maslanka (1943-2017)
The Low-Down Brown Get-Down (2020)
Omar Thomas (b. 1984)
Naomi Tomko
Del City, BM
Bryanna Louch
Choctaw, BM
Karissa Denham
Southmoore, BME
Abbie Childers
Tuttle, BME
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The University of Central Oklahoma School of Music’s Musical Theatre Division announces a series of concerts for its Fall 2020 semester. The UCO Musical Theatre Concert Series are socially distanced performances taking place at the College of Fine Arts and Design House’s Courtyard, located at 320 East Hurd Street in Edmond.
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“Those of us who have witnessed the polished professionalism of our productions will not be surprised by this recognition.”
– Steve Hansen, Dean
College of Fine Arts and Design
The University of Central Oklahoma has again been recognized on the national stage for the outstanding quality of the Musical Theatre Program. The online theatre . . .
We’re proud of our Oklahoma teachers! Local music educator Julianne Annesley shares how the UCO College of Fine Arts and Design prepared her to train the next generation of musicians.
During her time at the University of Central Oklahoma, Annesley was a part of the Wind Symphony, Marching Band, Orchestra and Cantilena Women’s Choir. She was also . . .
Backstage at “Hamilton: An American Musical,” UCO College of Fine Arts and Design alumna Erin Clemons finds a moment amid the whirlwind of rehearsals to share her journey since gradation.
After receiving her Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2011, Clemons moved to New York City to begin her career . . .
On the set of primetime medical drama “Chicago Med,” UCO College of Fine Arts and Design alumna Milena Govich pressed pause on a busy week of directing her first network television episode to send an update to her alma mater.
Upon graduating from the University of Central Oklahoma in 1999 with degrees in Vocal Performance and Pre-Medicine . . .
Written by Kyle Cohlmia, curator of the UCO Melton Gallery
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