2023-24 School of Theatre and Bass School of Music Program Booklet

2023-2024 SCHOOL OF THEATRE AND BASS SCHOOL OF MUSIC

with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic

with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic

Light & Sound on

Steel & Glass JOIN US FOR OUR 2023 EVENT AT THE BOK PARK PLAZA 7PM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 Students from Oklahoma City University’s School of Theatre stage production classes will present their light show project on the BOK Park Plaza building downtown.

Each project will be timed to music by OCU’s Bass School Music Project 21 student composers for a multimedia outdoor concert of light and sound.

Audience members arre invited to view the show and hear the music from the top level of the parking garage at the southeast corner of Harvey and Park Avenues.

Enter from Harvey Avenue, press the call button and mention the Oklahoma City University event to security.

Parking will be available on levels five through seven.

This is a free event for the public. | Refreshments will be provided.

2023 - 2024 MAINSTAGE SEASON

OCTOBER 26 - 29 NOVEMBER 2-4 Black Box Theatre

DECEMBER 7-10 Burg Theatre

FEBRUARY 1-4 Burg Theatre

APRIL 4-7 Burg Theatre

Tickets www.okcu.edu/tickets | 40 5.20 8.5227

OCU STUDIO SERIES 2023-2024 Season

Studio Productions have an emphasis on acting and directing with use of minimal design and technical elements.

Performances held at OCU’s Black Box Theatre.

Tickets are $5 and can be purchased through the OCU Performing Arts Box Office.

okcu.edu/tickets | 405.208.5227

THANK YOU, DONORS! Bruno Zuniga - Hernandez BM in Trumpet Performance ‘24 “Thank you to the all the donors whose continuous support allows students like myself to pursue our passions through music.”

Anjeli Harrison BFA Acting ‘25 “I am beyond grateful that this department invested in me so I can invest in them. I would have never thought that I would be able to have the opportunity to attend a university doing what I love.

Thank you, OCU, for making this possible for me.”

Rebecca Wallingford BM Music Theater & Composition ‘24 “Thank you to the generous donors for helping me to pursue my passion for music and the arts at OCU. Without you, my education and future would not be possible.”

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2023-24 WIND PHILHARMONIC & WIND ENSEMBLE DR. MATTHEW MAILMAN, DIRECTOR CONCERTS BEGIN AT 7:30PM | ADMISSION IS FREE AND OPEN TO ALL.

February 1 Wind Ensemble/Symphony Orchestra Petree Recital Hall

Fanfare “Stadt Wien” from Festmusik der Stadt Wienn (1943) - Richard Strauss Concerto for Tuba (1976) - Edward Gregson I. Allegro deciso Andy Chan, tuba Circus Overture (1944) - William Schumann

September 14 Wind Ensemble/Symphony Orchestra Petree Recital Hall

Supercollider (2020) - Mathew Campbell Timepiece (2001) - Cindy McTee Suite Francaise, Op.245 (1945) - Darius Milhaud

October 4 Wind Philharmonic Petree Recital Hall

Chorale and Alleluia, Op. 42 (1954) - Howard Hanson “Blessed Are They” from Ein Deutches Requiem, Op.45 (1866) - Johannes Brahms Four Scottish Dances, Op. 59 (1957) - Malcolm Arnold Satiric Dances for A Comedy by Aristophanes (1975) - Norman Dello Joio Fantasia in G major Pieced’Orgue (1708) - Johann Sebastian Bach

February 22 Wind Philharmonic Petree Recital Hall

The Washington Post March (1898) - John Phillip Sousa Chester (Overture for Band) (1957) - William Schumann Mars, the Bringer of War (1918) - Gustav Holst Lux Perpetua (2020) - Frank Ticheli Old Home Days (1894) - Charles Ives Danzón No. 2 (1994) - Arturo Márquez

April 9 Wind Ensemble / Wind Philharmonic Visual and Performing Arts Center, OCCC

7777 South May Avenue Wind Philharmonic Konzertstück No. 2 in D Minor for Two Clarinets, Op. 114 (1848) - Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy Lisa Kachouee and Michelle Kiec. clarinets October 31 Ash (2018) - Jennifer Jolley Raging Machines (2008) - Brian Balmages Wind Ensemble / Wind Philharmonic Visual and Performing Arts Center, OCCC Wind Ensemble Parhelion (2022) - Roshanne Etezady 7777 South May Avenue Masks and Machines (2015) - Paul Dooley Wind Philharmonic Symphonic Dance no. 3 “Fiesta” (1964) - Clifton Williams Hammersmith: Prelude and Scherzo, Op.52 (1930) - Gustav Holst Aegean Festival Overture (1967) - Andreas Makris Combined Vulcan (2014) - Michael Daugherty Hasseneh: Wedding Dance (1955) - Jacques Press Wind Ensemble Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral (1848) Rio Grande (2015) - Michael Daugherty - Richard Wagner The Passing Bell (1974) - Warren Benson

El Salón México (1936) - Aaron Copland

PROFE CONCERTS BEG

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2023-24 CHORAL CONCERTS

OCTOBER 12

Dr. Julie Yu, newly appointed Director of Choral Activities, and Prof. Tony Gonzalez, Associate Director of Choral Activities, lead our four major choruses: the Ad Astra women’s chorus, mixed-voice University Chorale, University Chamber Choir, and University Singers. On-campus performances are free of charge. Tickets to our 44th Annual Christmas Vespers, held at First Presbyterian Church, are available from 405.208.5227 or okcu.edu/tickets.

FALL CHORAL CONCERT ALL CHOIRS 7:30PM, PETREE RECITAL HALL

DECEMBER 8

CHRISTMAS VESPERS ALL CHOIRS 8PM, FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

DECEMBER 9

CHRISTMAS VESPERS ALL CHOIRS 4PM, FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

FEBRUARY 6

ALL-CHOIR WINTER CONCERT 7:30PM, PETREE RECITAL HALL

APRIL 2 ALL-CHOIR SPRING CONCERT 7:30PM, FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

MAY 4

BACCALAUREATE CEREMONIES CHAMBER CHOIR 9AM, BISHOP W. ANGIE SMITH CHAPEL

l a u n n A 44th ! s r e p s e V s a m t s i r Ch 8 PM FRIDAY, DEC. 8 4 PM SATURDAY, DEC. 9 FEATURING 250+ OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY CHORAL AND ORCHESTRAL MUSICIANS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 1001 NW 25th Street

TICKETS ($15) www.okcu.edu/tickets or 405.208.5227 MUSICAL PRELUDE BEGINS 30 MINUTES PRIOR

2 0 2 3 - 2 4 C O NC ER T S & C O L L A B O R A T I O NS

SMALL ENSEMBLES Throughout the year, the talent of our student musicians is showcased through small ensembles and chamber music concerts.

These include the award-winning Oklahoma City University Flute Choir, Guitar Ensemble, Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, Early Music Ensemble, and Blackwelder Brass as well as dozens of studio and solo recitals. Student-directed opera and music theater performances include twice-yearly productions from OCU Stripped and OCU OPERAtions.

For the latest 2023-24 events, visit okcu.edu/calendar.

2023-24 SEASON

OPERA & MUSIC THEATER TICKETS: 405.208.5227 www.okcu.edu/tickets

WANDA L. BASS SCHOOL OF MUSIC & OCU SCHOOL OF THEATRE

Executive Advisory Board Louise Bass Jerry Chenoweth Kristin Chenoweth James Hartsuck Cathy Leichter Lisa Love Susan McCalmont Linda Rosser McDaniel Debbie McKinney LaDonna Meinders Christian O’Donnell Joe Phillips Ron Raines Robert Spinks Michael Tavlin

2023 Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival Region VI Festival Liv McIntosh – Region VI Award for Excellence in Stage Management – for Machinal Carlee Robertson – Region VI Award for Excellence in Scenic Design – for Machinal Halcyon Piper – Vectorworks Award – for Lighting Design for Machinal Photos provided by Brian Cardinale-Powell

The United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Inc. (USITT) connects performing arts design and technology communities to ensure a vibrant dialog among practitioners, educators, and students.

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Making Things Easier for Our Community The Cameron Group of companies were founded on the idea of helping others, and giving back to our community is a big part of who we are. The American Fidelity Foundation is proud to sponsor the OCU Schools of Music and Theatre.

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MAKE YOUR SEASON RESERVATIONS! Oklahoma Children's Theatre is proudly located on the campus of Oklahoma City University in the Children’s Center for the Arts

Sept 22 - Nov 5 2023

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Feb 23 2024-Apr 7 2024 Phone: 405-208-6200

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December 26-31, 2023 JANUARY 16-21, 2024

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2023-24PERFORMING ARTS SERIES

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SEASONS! VIDA GUITARJAN 25, ITALIAN FEB 7, QUARTET 2024 SAX QUARTET 2024

DIRECT FROM BULGARIA: FEB 27, SOFIA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA2024

Celebrate, rekindle and nuture your most important relationships with us in Edmond. Our cultural and artistic lineup will empower you to rediscover joy this season!

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RAY CHEN MAR 14, GLENN MILLER APR 4, IN RECITAL 2024 ORCHESTRA 2024

2023-2024 Touring Attractions A fresh and funny salute to Americana

A wild journey through a postapocalyptic future

September 8 & 9, 2023 Tickets on-sale August 1*

February 8-10, 2024 Tickets on-sale December 11*

Forever Motown So Good for the Soul!

Joshua Henry Get Up Stand Up!

Thursday, September 14, 2023 Tickets on-sale August 1*

Thursday, February 22, 2024 Tickets on-sale December 18*

Voctave

Forever Young Your Life | Your Music

& Main Street Thursday, October 12, 2023 Tickets on-sale August 14*

genius sister November 16 & 17, 2023 Tickets on-sale September 18*

Tuesday, March 5, 2024 Tickets on-sale January 8*

Raul Midón Singer, Guitarist, Eclectic Adventurist March 28 & 29, 2024 Tickets on-sale January 29*

Love Happens Gloria Estefan

Thursday, April 18, 2024 Tickets on-sale February 19*

Thursday, November 30, 2023 Tickets on-sale October 2*

Jerry Herman: Tuesday, January, 23, 2024 Tickets on-sale November 27*

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2023 -24 S E AS O N

GOTHIC MIDNIGHT OCTOBER 7, 2023

Dmytro Choni, piano BACH : Toccata and Fugue, d-minor LISZT: Piano Concerto No. 1 BERLIOZ: Symphony fantastique

FOLK ROOTS NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Mark & Maggie O’Connor, violin ORTIZ: Kauyumari O’CONNOR: Improvised Violin Concerto O’CONNOR: “Swing” BARTOK: Concerto for Orchestra

RACHMANINOFF! JANUARY 13, 2024

JoAnn Falletta, guest conductor George Li, piano RACHMANINOFF: Piano Concerto No. 3 ZEMLINSKY: The Little Mermaid

BRAHMS FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Benjamin Schmid, violin BRAHMS: Hungarian Dance No. 4 BRAHMS: Concerto for Violin BRAHMS: Symphony No. 3

GLORIOUS LIFE MARCH 23, 2024

Canterbury Voices & Teng Li, viola THEOFANIDIS: Rainbow Body KANCHELI: Styx PÄRT: Festina Lente STRAUSS: Death and Transfiguration

PINES OF ROME APRIL 20, 2024

Sō Percussion BOULANGER: D’un matin de printemps WAGNER: Siegfried: Forest Murmurs LANG: Man Made SMETANA: Die Moldau JOHANNSSON: IBM 1401 RESPIGHI: Pines of Rome

TOSCA MAY 18, 2024

Latonia Moore, Alan Held, Adam Smith PUCCINI: Tosca

FROM CHINATOWN TO LA LA LAND NOVEMBER 3-4, 2023 Brian Byrne, conductor

From Janet Leigh’s iconic shower scene in “Psycho” to the first time Daniel Craig swaggered onto the screen as James Bond,it’s all the movie music you know and love!

A VERY MERRY POPS WITH TAKE 6 AND SANDI PATTY DECEMBER 1-2, 2023

Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor

Grammy winners Take 6 and Oklahoma's own Sandi Patty perform holiday favorites guaranteed to get you decking the halls!

MARIACHI LOS CAMPEROS JANUARY 26-27, 2024

Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor

This group is a favorite among OKCPHIL patrons-so much that we are bringing them back to Oklahoma City!

BRAVO BROADWAY! FEBRUARY 15-16, 2024 Jan McDaniel, conductor

Join your OKCPHIL and renowned Broadway vocalists Scarlett Strallen, Dee Roscioli, and Hugh Panaro, as we take a musical journey down the Great White Way!

CIRQUE MUSICA: HEROES & VILLAINS APRIL 5-6, 2024 Jayce Ogren, conductor

This Cirque-style musical production celebrates Heroes & Villains from movies to comics to television, with some of the greatest performers from around the world!

AN EVENING WITH BERNADETTE PETERS MAY 3-4, 2024 Tedd Firth, conductor

The legendary Bernadette Peters is coming to Oklahoma City, bringing her sparkling song and personality to the OKCPHIL!

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Your Legacy of Music Oklahoma City University Wanda L. Bass School of Music educates and trains exceptionally gifted young musicians, performers, educators, and composers to engage a local and global community through the highest level of artistry. By including OCU Wanda L. Bass School of Music as a beneficiary under your will, trust, retirement account, donor advised fund or life insurance, you can receive the satisfaction of contributing to the school and future generations of students.

You can create YOUR “Legacy of Music” with one of the most selective and respected schools in the United States.

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Music season sponsors

THANK YOU Grand Season Sponsors The Wanda L. Bass Foundation Louise Bass The Chickasaw Nation Greg & Lisa Love

season Sponsors

First National Bank of McAlester Oklahoma City University Societies Oklahoma City Community Foundation/ Civic Music Endowments Tom & Brenda McDaniel/ American Fidelity Foundation

Show Sponsors

Don & Paula Beck/Beck Design Mike & Wanda Gilliam/Edmond Music Michael Tavlin & Marvona Easley Tavlin

Benefactors Carol Byrd Gerald & Jane Jayroe Gamble

Sustaining Members James & Jean Hartsuck Cathy Leichter Ron & Linda McDaniel Debbie McKinney Mark Edward Parker Dr. Joseph Phillips Bill & Pam Shdeed Bob & Pam Spinks

Patrons Christopher Lloyd & Erik Salazar

We appreciate your continued support!

20 23-20 24 MUSIC SEASON SPONSORSHIP This season’s offerings include more than 250 events: solo recitals, guest artists, and concerts by our renowned choruses, orchestra, wind ensembles, jazz band, chamber groups, new music consortium, early music ensemble and the world’s oldest campus-based opera and music theatre company!

Grand Season Sponsor: $25,0 0 0

Benefactor: $2,0 0 0

Season Sponsor: $10 ,0 0 0

Sustaining Member: $1,0 0 0

Show Sponsor: $5,0 0 0

Patron: $50 0

$24,068 allowed charitable contribution $9,460 allowed charitable contribution $4,650 allowed charitable contribution

$2,262 allowed charitable contribution $858 allowed charitable contribution $444 allowed charitable contribution

To submit payment for your sponsorship online, visit okcu.edu/sponsorbass

Theatre season sponsors

THANK YOU Grand Season Sponsor The Chickasaw Nation

Show Sponsor

Michael Tavlin & Marvona Easley Tavlin Tom & Brenda McD aniel/ American Fidelity Foundation

Sustaining Member Mark Parker W. Jerome & Jennifer Stevenson

We appreciate your continued support!

2023-2024 THEATRE SEASON SPONSORSHIP Oklahoma City University is heralded as one of the most innovative and successful arts incubators in the nation, a catalyst for community engagement and creativity. This season’s School of Theatre offerings include imaginative theatrical works presented by our awardwinning students in acting, production, and design. By partnering with us as a sponsor, your reach extends beyond our campus to include audience members from around the block and around the world.

Grand Season Sponsor: $25,0 0 0

Benefactor: $2,0 0 0

$24,550 allowed charitable contribution

$2,350 allowed charitable contribution

Season Sponsor: $10 ,0 0 0

Sustaining Member: $1,0 0 0

$9,625 allowed charitable contribution

$880 allowed charitable contribution

Show Sponsor: $5,0 0 0

Patron: $50 0

$4,850 allowed charitable contribution

$440 allowed charitable contribution

To submit payment for your sponsorship online, visit okcu.edu/sponsortheatre

DONORS Gifts from July1, 2022 - June 30,2023 Thank you to our donors for your generosity and continued support.

$50,000 and above Louise L. Bass Greg & Lisa Love The Honorable Daniel L. Owens & Dr. Margaret Freede Owens $10,000 - $49,999 $2,500 - $9,999 Wanda L, Bass Foundation, Inc. Don & Paula Beck/Beck Design The Chickasaw Nation Carol Byrd Dr. Richard Sias/Ad Astra Foundation Mark & Jackie Darrah Brian Hays Mike & Wanda Gilliam / Edmond Music, Inc. Bill & Mary Layton Peter & Kris Markes Oklahoma City Community Foundation Ron & Linda McDaniel Tom & Brenda McDaniel/ McIntyre Law Firm American Fidelity Foundation JoBeth Moad Michael Tavlin & Marvona Easley Tavlin Bill & Pam Shdeed Oklahoma City University Societies Susanna & Greg Stefanek Stephen Wilson $1,000 - $2,499

Apple Inc. Terry Baransy Mark & Teena Belcik Matilda & Ed Clements Evebell Dunham James & Jean Hartsuck Erick Heine Rick Heine Cathy Leichter Rick McKee Debbie McKinney Herman & LaDonna Meinders Greg & Kelli Naughton Mark Edward Parker Joseph H. Phillips, O.D., Inc. Eddie & Rochelle Schafer Janet Schmitz Terry A Sparks & Richard F. Hicks

$500 - $999

Eleanor D. Armstrong Talia Carroll Alexis Carter-Black Tony & Toni Gonzalez Paul & Judy Lamber Christopher Lloyd

Philelle Mc Brayer Mark Edward Parker Paulette Schroeder Robert L. Spinks.

$499 & Below

Greg & Lisa Enikienko John Baransy Nicholas Barnaby Rachel Barnard Avery Benjamin Stephen Bird Robert Brubaker Robert Carter Shannon Daly David & Nancy Darrah Deborah Downey Scott Dunn David Easley Edward & Debra K. Eckhart Beth Fleming Charlene Beatrice Sellers Foster Michele L. Gebhardt Steven Graham & Vicky Kelly Amanda Heaps Audrey Heise-Fijalka Kelly Holst Lois Jambekar

Sarah E. King Sarver Kevin Kosch Lina B. Kwee-Nguyen Jim Barnaby & Ruth Lytle-Barnaby Michael Martin Jan & Catherine McDaniel Paul & Nacy Michalik Karen Miller Charlie Monnot Krystall Murer Halsey Musselman Sarah Neely Paul & Ann Nguyen Ann Parker Jeff Picon Melissa Plamann Kate Pritchett Lixi Qin Gayle Robertson Steven & Linsey Schafer Richard Shanley Misti Shaw Kade Smith Clifford & Kristin Spires Susan Tate Debra Vicchairelli Julie Wiksten

If you are a contributor to the Bass School of Music and your name is not listed, please accept our apologies. Let us know as soon as possible so we can amend our record and give you the recognition you deserve. Please call Susan Tate at 405.208.5316

SCHOOL OF THEATRE DONORS Gifts from July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023 Thank you to our donors for your generosity and continued support.

$10 ,0 0 0 -$49,0 0 0

$50 0 -$999

The Chickasaw Nation Tom &Brenda McDaniel/ American Fidelity Foundation

Luke D. Hadsall Mitchell Southerland

$2,50 0 -$9,999 Michael Tavlin &Marvona Easley Tavlin

$10 0 0 -$2,499 Homer &Treva Hancock Mark Edward Parker W. Jerome &Jennifer Stevenson

$499 & Below Jeremy &Kristen Fisher Jeanetta Horne Robyn Huizinga Don Jordan Harold Kohlman Shane &Julie Nichols

If you are a contributor to the School of Theatre at Oklahoma City University and your name is not listed, please accept our apologies. Let us know as soon as possible so we can amend our records and give you the recognition you deserve.

Please call Susan Tate at 405.208.5316

MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS Ann Simmons Alspaugh Music Scholarship Josephine E. Atkins Endowed Music Scholarship Wanda Bass Music Scholarship Jean Frances Beatty Endowed Music Scholarship Robert & Florence Birdwell Endowed Vocal Scholarship Edna Hoffman Bowman Endowed Music and Performing Arts Scholarship Clarence Burg Endowed Music Scholarship Wallace & Emogene Collins Endowed Music Scholarship William H. Dougherty Endowed Scholarship Phyllis Kastner Edson Endowed Scholarship J. Emrick Endowed Music Scholarship Myrtle S. Forsythe Endowed Scholarship Marjorie Lee Germany Endowed Scholarship Mary Jean Hackler Endowed Music Scholarship William Randolph Hearst Music Scholarship Deb Heine Scholarship Gerald L. & Jayne Jayroe Gamble Endowed Scholarship Kurt & Cathy Leichter Endowed Music Scholarship Virginia Everitt Lovell Endowed Music Scholarship Elizabeth Loewenstein Endowed Music Scholarship Lisa Reagan Love Vocal Scholarship Martin Mailman Endowed Band Scholarship Ruth Mayer Memorial Endowed Music Scholarship Philelle & Charles McBrayer Endowed Piano Scholarship Tom & Brenda McDaniel Endowed Scholarship Brye Ashley McKenzie Endowed Scholarship Charles E. Mehr Endowed Music Scholarship

Darlene Milligan Endowed Music Scholarship Music School Endowed Scholarship Nellie J. Moss Endowed Scholarship Kelli O’Hara Music Endowed Scholarship Frances McMillan Oney Endowed Scholarship Mark Edward Parker Endowed Scholarship Margaret E. Petree Endowed Music Scholarship OUMF – Margaret E. Petree Music Scholarship Performing Arts Academy Scholarship Presser Foundation Scholarship Francis W. Preston/BMI Endowed Music Scholarship Nancy Laughbaum Ragsdale Endowed Scholarship Margaret K. Replogle Endowed Music Scholarship Royal Sarjent Endowed Scholarship Michael Schafer Endowed Scholarship Inez Silberg Memorial Endowed Scholarship William Elza Smith EndowedChurch Music Scholarship Forest & Gloe Stith Memorial Endowed Scholarship Marvona Easley Tavlin & Michael John Tavlin Endowed Scholarship Watkins-Soloway Music Scholarship Verle & Lawrence Watson Endowed Music Scholarship Esther Wessel Farmer Endowed Piano Scholarship Florence Wilson Voice Award Scholarship Aleta Winkler Memorial Endowed Music Scholarship Georgia Winton Endowed Scholarship

ENDOWED FUNDS Ann Hundley Hoover Endowed Chair Florence Birdwell Endowed Chair Mark & J ackie Darrah Professorship in Opera & Musical Theater Herbert E Davis Music Endowment J osephine Freede Endowed Professorship in Instrumental Music Morris Hatley Canterbury Choral Performing Arts Endowment Naomi McCasland Burton & J ames L. Burton Music Competition Fund Robert & J eaneen Naifeh Meditation Garden Endowed Fund Oklahoma City Community Foundation – Fine Arts Fund Music School Support Opera Association Fund Opera Society Founders Endowment Ronald K. Raines Opportunity Endowment Wanda L. Bass Chapel Organ Endowment Wanda L. Bass Music Center Endowment Wanda L. Bass Music Education Endowed Chair Wanda L. Bass Organ Endowed Chair Wanda L. Bass Piano Support Endowment

To learn more about establishing a music scholarship, contact Dean Mark Parker at: mparker@okcu.edu or call him at 405.208.5700

SCHOOL OF THEATRE THEATRE SCHOLARSHIPS BOSTON COSTUME SCHOLARSHIP CLAY & ELEANOR CARRITHERS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP MAYBELL CONGER ENDOWED SCHOLARESHIP MARIANNA DAVENPORT ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP TREVA HANCOCK ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP CLAIRE JONES ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP CHARLES E. MEHR ENDOWED THEATRE SCHOLARSHIP To learn more about establishing a theatre scholarship, contact Dean Mark Parker at mparker@okcu.edu or call him at 405.208.5700

FACULTY & STAFF

2023-24 DEANS Mark Parker, Dean/Ann Hundley Hoover Chair Mark Belcik, Associate Dean JoBeth Moad, Assistant Dean/Director of the Performing Arts Academy Conducting/Ensembles Mark Belcik, Conducting Matthew Mailman, Winds Jeffrey Grogan, Orchestra Tony Gonzalez, Choirs Vincent Norman, Jazz Ensemble Joesph Ripka, Early Music Ensemble Julie Yu, Choirs Composition Edward Knight, Director Clint Williams Theory Zachary Daniels David Easley Erik Heine Lisa Kachouee Kate Pritchett Kate Sekula

Instrumental Michael Anderson, Trumpet Brian Belanus, Jazz Guitar Genevieve Clarkson, Tuba/Euphonium Matt Denman, Guitar Tommy Dobbs, Percussion Emily Duncan, Harp Joshua Gaub, Trombone Nick Hatt, Violin Joshua Heaney, Saxophone Lisa Kachouee, Clarinet Rachel Maczko, Oboe Parthena Owens, Flute Kate Pritchett, Horn Anna Resnick, Bassoon John Schimek, Double Bass Emily Stoops, Cello Jamie Whitmarsh, Percussion Shaohong ‘Betty’ Yuan, Viola Keyboard Sergio Monteiro, Director of Piano Claudia Carroll-Phelps, Piano Heejin Jang, Group Piano Kimberly Jensen, Group Piano Peggy Payne, Piano Melissa Plamann, Organ Joseph Ripka, Harpsichord Jean Shackleton, Piano

Musicology Matthew Jones Jan McDaniel Campbell Shiflett Music Education Tony Gonzalez, Choral Peter Markes, Instrumental Kim McElroy, Elementary John Schimek, Instrumental

Opera & Music Theater David Herendeen, Director Karen Coe Miller, Assistant Director Charles Koslowske Matthew Mailman Jan McDaniel Staff Mary Jane Alexander Susanna Brieschke Emily Duncan Joshua Heaney Thalia Hernandez Rachel Maczko

Jack Malm Melissa Rice Kelsey Shanks Susan Tate Luis Francisco Venegas

Voice Rachel Barnard William Christensen Courtney Crouse Sarah DeYong Jennifer Graham Davy Green Brenda Holleman Kelly Holst Larry Keller Brianne Kollmorgen Catherine McDaniel Jeffrey Picón Jeremy Small Sarah Jo Smittle Autumn West Mary Brozina Wierick Vocal Coaches Sara Chiesa Taylor Hutchinson Charles Koslowske Jan McDaniel Accompanists Jordan Andrews Kay Boyles Judy Chen Benjamin Clark Joe Fitzgerald Blake Hilligoss Katayla Mongold Jean Shackleton Donald Tullius Rachel Whatley Daniel Willsey

SCHOOL OF THEATRE FACULTY & STAFF DE ANS

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