Collected posts from Blogs at the University of Central Oklahoma
Dr. Molly Johnson, director
Dr. Karl Nelson, director
Evening Song
Zoltán Kodály
Karlie Roulet, soloist
Evening darkness overtook me near the woods;
I have put my coat under my head (i.e.as a pillow),
I have put my hands together
To pray to the Lord, like this:
Oh, my Lord, give me a place to sleep,
I am weary with wandering,
. . .
Die Fledermaus – UCO Opera
7:30PM March 3–4, 2023
2PM March 5, 2023
UCO Jazz Lab
The University of Central Oklahoma
College of Fine Arts and Design
UCO School of Music
UCO Opera
Present
By JOHANN STRAUSS
German Libretto by CARL HAFFNER and RICHARD GENÉE
Based on Le Réveillon by HENRI MEILHAC and LUDOVIC . . .
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 . . .
Emily J. Butterfield, flute and alto flute
Collaborating Musicians:
Samuel Magrill, piano
Hwaju Lee, piano
J. Rosamond Johnson (1873-1954)
Arr. By Evelyn Simpson-Currenton (b. 1953)
Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing
Samuel Magrill, piano
Charles DeLaney (1925-2006)
Hymn of Pan (solo flute)
Paul Taffanel (1844-1908)
William I B. Bennett, . . .
University Choir
Stephanie Keegan-Moring, Director
Hwaju Lee, Piano
Cantare
Dr. Molly Johnson, Director
Dr. Karl Nelson, Director
Hwawju Lee, Piano
Cantilena
Dr. Molly Johnson, Director
Luis Vasquez, Assistant Director
Hwawju Lee, Piano
Concert Chorale
Dr. Karl Nelson, Director
Keegan Rose, Assistant Director
Rondal Wallace, Piano
. . .
UCO Symphony Orchestra
Dr. Ralph Morris, Director
Dr. Emily Butterfield, Associate Director
Soloists
Dr. Hong Zhu, Violin
Dr. Dawn Lindblade-Evans, Clarinet
Overture on Three Russian Themes
Mily Balakirev (1837-1910)
Concerto for Violin, Clarinet, and Orchestra
James Niblock (1917-2018)
Allegro Moderato
Adagio
Allegro
L’Arlesienne Suites
. . .
‘Tis the Season – UCO Musical Theatre
7:30PM Dec. 8–10, 2022
5PM Dec. 11, 2022
7:30PM Dec. 15–17, 2022
UCO Jazz Lab
The University of Central Oklahoma
College of Fine Arts and Design
UCO School of Music
UCO Musical Theatre
Present
The More You Give
Garett and Ensemble
Christmas Don’t Be Late
Morgan and Sarah
Elf’s . . .
UCO Chamber Orchestra
Dr. Hong Zhu, Director
Dr. David Forbat, Guest Soloist
Piano Concerto No. 5 in F minor, BWV 1056
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Allegro
Adagio
Presto
Dr. David Forbat, Piano
Short Intermission
Serenade for Strings Op. 20
Edward Elgar (1857-1934)
Allegro Piacevole
Larghtto
Allegretto
Danzas de Panama
. . .
Second Street Singers
Misty
Erroll Garner
Kody Clark, tenor
Seven Nation Army
The White Stripes
Sarah Munsell, mezzo-soprano
El Bodguero
Richard Egues
Khalil Cabrera-Tosado, tenor
Song for Bilbao
Pat Matheny
Arr. Paris Rutherford
Harlem Nocturne
Earle Hagen and Dick Rogers
Arr. Michele Weir
Open Your Eyes, You Can Fly
Chick . . .
Presented by UCO Opera and the UCO School of Music
Stage Directors: Rob Glaubitz and Molly Johnson
Music Director: Megan Clewell
The Voice Lesson (from Il Barbiere di Siviglia)
Gioachino Rossini
Rosina Mackenzie Cook
Bartolo Joshua . . .