Division of Music Articles and Features
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Auditions for the 2019-20 OBU Shawnee Community Orchestra Set for Aug. 26
Auditions for the 19th season of the OBU Shawnee Community Orchestra will be held Monday, Aug. 26, at 7 p.m. in Raley Chapel on OBU’s campus in Shawnee. The orchestra is under the direction of Dr. Teresa Purcell, assistant professor…
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Enrollment Now Open for Fall Music Lessons and Ensembles at OBU
The OBU Music Preparatory Department is accepting enrollment for the fall 2019 semester. The Music Preparatory Department offers music lessons, choirs and group classes for students of all ages. Private lessons are open to students age 6…
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OBU Hosts Annual Awards Assembly May 8, Recognizes Outstanding Students
OBU recognized outstanding students during its annual awards chapel Wednesday, May 8. The ceremony took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium, with seniors Chandler Warren and Libby Unruh receiving the highest awards given. The…
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Pianist Kiu Tung Poon Coming to Bison Hill May 7-8 for Residency, Recital
Chinese pianist Kiu Tung Poon will visit OBU May 7 and 8 for a guest artist residency, hosted by the Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts Division of Music. Poon will present a piano masterclass, a lecture-demonstration and a recital.The piano…
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OBU-Shawnee Community Orchestra to Perform Spring Concert April 23
The OBU-Shawnee Community Orchestra will perform their annual spring concert Tuesday, April 23, in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. The event is free and the public is invited. The musical evening will feature works by…
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Angell College of Fine Arts to Host “To Tell the Story” Conference for Church Leaders Oct. 1-2
OBU’s Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts invites church leaders to attend the “To Tell the Story” conference Oct. 1-2 on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Registration is now open at…
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University Chorale to Host Spring Concert April 16
The University Chorale will host its spring concert April 16. The performance, titled, “The Lord is Ris’n Indeed,” will take place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. and is free of charge.…
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Sixth Annual Bison Hill Jazz Festival to Feature Composer and Trombonist Wiest in Concert
The sixth annual Bison Hill Jazz Festival is coming to the OBU campus Thursday, April 4. As part of the festivities, the OBU Bison Jazz Orchestra will host a concert that evening at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. The…
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True Voice to Host Concert April 1 with Guest Artists ‘Doxology’
True Voice, OBU’s 12-member acapella ensemble, will host its spring concert Monday, April 1. The concert will be held in Raley Chapel’s Yarborough Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. The concert is free and open to the entire…
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University Chorale Announces Spring Tour Dates April 7-9
The University Chorale, under the direction of Dr. Brent Ballweg, recently announced their spring concert tour dates throughout Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. The tour performances will run April 7 through 9. The group is the premiere mixed…
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Bisonette Glee Club to Perform in Texas, Oklahoma During Spring Tour March 7-10
The 50-voice Bisonette Glee Club, the women’s choir from Oklahoma Baptist University, will perform several concerts for the public during their spring 2019 tour March 7-10. The group performs regionally each year in churches, schools…
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OBU Music to Present “Laugh It Is” Opera Scenes Performance Feb. 21-22
Oklahoma Baptist University’s Division of Music presents, “Laugh It Is: An Evening of Fun and Laughter,” Feb. 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Yarborough Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public. The…
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45th Annual Concerto-Aria to Feature Ten Students with Orchestra Feb. 17
The 45th annual Concerto-Aria concert will be held in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium Sunday evening, Feb. 17. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and will feature 10 students. The performance is free and members of the public are…
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OBU Honors 108 Graduates During Winter Commencement
OBU conferred degrees upon 72 undergraduate and 36 graduate students during Winter Commencement, Friday, Dec. 14. The ceremony took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Dr. Blake Gideon, senior pastor of First Baptist Church…
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OBU to Hold Shawnee Prep Choir Auditions Dec. 10, Enrolling for Spring Music Lessons
Spring 2019 choir auditions for the OBU Music Preparatory Department’s Shawnee Honor Choir (grades 3-7) and Concert Choir (grades 8-12) will be held Monday, Dec. 10, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The auditions will be held in Raley Chapel room…
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OBU Campus Celebrates the Season During Annual Fine Arts Christmas Chapel Dec. 5
OBU students, faculty and staff celebrated together once again during the University’s annual Fine Arts Christmas Chapel hosted by Dr. Dan Reeder, Albert J. Geiger Professor of Finance. The beloved holiday tradition is full of student…
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OBU Students and Faculty to Host Benefit Recital Nov. 27 for Shawnee Choir Program
The Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts Division of Music will present a special benefit concert, “The Classroom Partners Benefit Piano Recital.” The recital will be held Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Raley…
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OBU Invites Community to 81st Annual Hanging of the Green Dec. 1
OBU will present its 81st annual Hanging of the Green Christmas program Saturday, Dec. 1, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. The community is invited to attend the free holiday celebration, titled “Gloria in…
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Bison Glee Club to Celebrate 80 Years with Reunion Concert Nov. 3
OBU’s famed Bison Glee Club will celebrate its 80th anniversary during Homecoming Weekend Nov. 2-3. Their 80th anniversary reunion will begin Friday, Nov. 2, at 4 p.m. and conclude on Saturday with a spectacular concert in Raley…
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OBU Welcomes Alumni for “Zip, Bang, OBU!” Homecoming 2018 Celebration Nov. 2-4
In a few short days, Bison Hill will once again be buzzing with the excitement of homecoming festivities. Bison of all ages can enjoy a weekend packed with events and even some surprises. Register for Homecoming.This year’s…
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Spring Enrollment Begins Oct. 15 for Music Lessons and Ensembles at OBU
Oklahoma Baptist University’s Music Preparatory Department will begin accepting enrollment Oct. 15 for the spring 2019 semester. Members of the public are invited to enroll in private lessons, ensembles and classes, which begin Jan.…
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Shawnee Honor Choir and Korean Children’s Choir to Perform at OBU Sept. 25
The Shawnee Honor Choir and the Korean Children’s Choir will perform in concert Tuesday, Sept. 25, at 6:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on OBU’s campus in Shawnee. The event is free and open to the…
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University Chorale Announces Two Performances Oct. 7 in Oklahoma City
The University Chorale at Oklahoma Baptist University recently announced two tour dates for the fall 2018. The Chorale will be performing Sunday, Oct. 7, at two locations in Oklahoma City. The Chorale will perform during the morning worship…
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OBU Music Prep Department to Hold Choir Auditions Aug 20-21
Oklahoma Baptist University’s Music Preparatory Department will conduct auditions for its choirs Aug. 20-21 from 3 to 5 p.m. in OBU’s Raley Chapel room 141. All interested students in grades 3-12 from Shawnee and the…
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Enrollment Open to the Public for Music Lessons, Ensembles, and Classes at OBU
Oklahoma Baptist University’s Music Preparatory Department is now enrolling students in lessons, ensembles and classes for the fall semester. Children and adults of all ages are invited to participate in high-quality musical…
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OBU Music Preparatory Department Announces Choir Auditions
Oklahoma Baptist University’s Music Preparatory Department will conduct auditions for its choirs May 8, from 3 to 5 p.m. in room 141 of OBU’s Raley Chapel. Auditions are open to students in grades 3-12 from Shawnee and the…
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Bisonette Glee Club to Present Spring Concert
The Bisonettes, OBU’s women’s glee club, will present their spring concert Saturday, May 5, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Yarborough Auditorium on OBU’s campus in Shawnee. The concert is free and open to…
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OBU Hosts Ford Hall Grand Opening and Dedication
Oklahoma Baptist University and the Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts hosted a grand opening and dedication for the newly renovated Ford Hall Friday, April 20, at 1 p.m. Attendees gathered at the corner of Kickapoo Street and University…
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OBU Music Preparatory Choirs to Present Spring Concert April 29
The Music Preparatory Department choirs at Oklahoma Baptist University will present a spring concert Sunday, April 29, at 3 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Performing groups include the Shawnee Honor Choir and the Concert…
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University Chorale to Perform ‘Jubilate Deo’ at NYC Carnegie Hall and Bison Hill
The University Chorale, Oklahoma Baptist University’s premiere mixed chorus, will present a three-concert tour of Dan Forrest’s “Jubilate Deo,” including two local performances and concluding with a final…
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OBU Shawnee Community Orchestra to Feature Copland’s ‘Lincoln Portrait’ April 17
The OBU / Shawnee Community Orchestra’s 17th season spring concert is scheduled for Tuesday, April 17, in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. The musical evening will feature works by some of the world’s…
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The Manno-Dean Piano Duo to Perform on Bison Hill April 10
The Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts and Oklahoma Baptist University Division of Music will welcome the internationally acclaimed Manno-Dean piano duo to perform on Bison Hill Tuesday, April 10, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s…
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Fifth Annual Bison Hill Jazz Festival Coming to Campus April 5
OBU will host the fifth annual Bison Hill Jazz Festival Thursday, April 5. The festival will culminate in a 7:30 p.m. evening concert featuring flutist and baritone saxophonist Denis DiBlasio. All events are free and open to the public and will…
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Bisonettes to Perform at Canyon Road Baptist Church in Tulsa March 11
The Bisonettes, OBU’s women’s glee club, will be performing at Canyon Road Baptist Church in Tulsa Sunday, March 11, at 10:45 a.m. The concert is free and open to the public. The group will be performing a full concert,…
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Freeman to Present Digby Bell Memorial Recital
OBU music faculty and the Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts will host the Digby Bell Memorial Recital Tuesday, March 13, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Yarborough Auditorium. The community is invited to attend the free event. The…
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Guest Recital to Feature Marc Webster Feb. 15
Oklahoma Baptist University’s Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts will welcome Marc Webster, bass, to present a guest vocal recital on Bison Hill. The performance will take place Thursday, Feb. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley…
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Concerto-Aria to Feature Nine Students with Orchestra Feb. 18
Oklahoma Baptist University will host its 44th annual Concerto-Aria Concert Sunday, Feb. 18, at 7:30 p.m. The performance will take place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on OBU’s campus in Shawnee. The concert is free…
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OBU Music Prep Announces Auditions for Shawnee Honor Choir, Openings for Kindermusik
Oklahoma Baptist University’s Music Preparatory Department will conduct auditions for Shawnee Honor Choir, for students in grades 3 to 7, on Jan. 23, from 3 to 4:45 p.m. in OBU’s Raley Chapel room 141. All interested…
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OBU Honors 136 Graduates During Winter Commencement
Oklahoma Baptist University conferred degrees upon 80 undergraduate and 56 graduate students during Winter Commencement, Friday, Dec. 15. The ceremony took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Dr. Anthony Jordan, executive…
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OBU to Honor 136 Graduates During Winter Commencement Dec. 15
Oklahoma Baptist University will confer degrees upon 80 undergraduate and 56 graduate students during Winter Commencement, Friday, Dec. 15. The ceremony will take place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium at 2 p.m. Dr. Anthony Jordan,…
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OBU Music Preparatory Choirs to Present Christmas Concert Dec. 3
The Music Preparatory Department Choirs at Oklahoma Baptist University will present a Christmas concert Sunday, Dec. 3, at 3 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. The groups featured in the program include the Shawnee Honor Choir…
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OBU’s Annual Hanging of the Green Coming Dec. 2
OBU will present its 80th annual Hanging of the Green Christmas program Saturday, Dec. 2, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. The community is invited to attend the celebration, titled, “Peace on…
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Public Invited to OBU Fine Arts Showcase Oct. 27
Oklahoma Baptist University’s Fine Arts Showcase will take place Friday, Oct. 27, at 8:30 p.m., in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on OBU’s campus. The Showcase is free and open to the public. The event takes…
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“Affects of the Baroque” Faculty Recital to be Held Sept. 21 at OBU
Faculty representing OBU’s Division of Music in the Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts will present a recital themed, “Affects of the Baroque.” The performance will take place Thursday, Sept. 21, at 7:30 p.m. in…
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OBU-Shawnee Community Orchestra to Hold Auditions Aug. 28 for 17th Season
Auditions for the 17th season of the OBU-Shawnee Community Orchestra will be held Monday, Aug. 28, at 7 p.m. in Raley Chapel on the campus of Oklahoma Baptist University. The orchestra is under the direction of Dr. Jim Hansford, retired Burton…
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College of Fine Arts Welcomes Purcell as Director of Bands
Oklahoma Baptist University is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Teresa C. Purcell, who joins the faculty of the Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts as assistant professor of instrumental music and director of bands. Purcell earned a…
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OBU Music Preparatory Department to Hold Choir Auditions Aug. 15-17
Oklahoma Baptist University’s Music Preparatory Department will conduct auditions for its choirs, for students in grades 3-12, Aug. 15-17, from 3-5 p.m. in OBU’s Raley Chapel room 141. All interested students in grades…
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OBU’s Kindermusik Offers Unique Music Learning for Young Children
Oklahoma Baptist University’s Kindermusik classes are now enrolling for fall. Classes for babies and for newborns to 18 months meet on Monday at 10 a.m. Two-year-olds meet on Monday at 11 a.m. or Tuesday at 10 a.m. and three- through…
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OBU’s Julie Welch Makes Professional Theatre Debut in Lyric Theatre’s “When You Wish”
One of Oklahoma Baptist University’s own vocal performance majors, junior Julie Welch, from Bartlesville, Oklahoma, recently performed in Lyric Theatre’s “When You Wish.” The OKC Civic Center hosted…
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Scherler Named Quarterfinalist for National Music Educator Award
Oklahoma Baptist University’s Dr. Kathy Scherler, assistant professor of music education, has been named as a quarterfinalist for the Music Educator Award presented by the Recording Academy and the GRAMMY Museum. More than 2,300…
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OBU Confers Degrees Upon 330 Graduates
Oklahoma Baptist University conferred degrees upon 330 graduates during its 103rd Spring Commencement Friday, May 19. The event took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. View the photo album on OBU's…
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OBU Recognizes Outstanding Students During Awards Chapel
Oklahoma Baptist University recognized outstanding students during Awards Convocation Wednesday, May 10, in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium, with seniors Graeson Griffin and Emma Patton receiving the highest awards given. The…
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OBU Music Prep Choirs to Hold Auditions May 9
Oklahoma Baptist University’s Music Preparatory Department will conduct auditions for its choirs, for students in grades 3-12, on May 9, from 3-5 p.m. in OBU’s Raley Chapel room 141. All interested students in grades 3-12…
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Bison Glee Club Invites Community to Spring Concert May 2
The Bison Glee Club, Oklahoma Baptist University’s legendary men’s chorus, is proud to present their spring concert Tuesday, May 2, at 7 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Yarborough Auditorium. Admission is free and open to…
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Bisonette Glee Club Invites Community to Spring Concert May 6
The 60-member Bisonette Glee Club, the women’s glee club from Oklahoma Baptist University, invites the community to their spring concert, “Make a Joyful Noise,” Saturday, May 6, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley…
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University Chorale Invites Community to Spring Concert April 29
OBU’s Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts Division of Music is proud to present University Chorale’s Spring Concert “With an Americana flavor.” Conducted by Dr. Brent Ballweg, Burton H. Patterson…
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OBU Music Preparatory Choirs to Present Spring Concert April 30
The Music Preparatory Department choirs at Oklahoma Baptist University will present a spring concert Sunday, April 30, at 3 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Performing groups include Discovery Singers, Shawnee Honor Choir and…
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OBU Shawnee Community Orchestra Concert April 18 to Feature Three Guest Artists
The OBU / Shawnee Community Orchestra’s 16th season spring concert is scheduled for Tuesday, April 18, in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. The evening will feature works by some of the world’s most…
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SGA Honors Faculty and Staff ‘Seven Who Care’
OBU students honored seven faculty and staff members Wednesday, April 5, for their contributions to the campus community. The honorees received the Seven Who Care Award during the university's annual Hyde Park chapel service in Raley Chapel.…
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Scherler’s Work, Teaching Music to Shelter Students, Nominated for International Award
When the summer of 2016 came along, Dr. Kathy Scherler, assistant professor of music education at Oklahoma Baptist University, had big plans. Rather than taking the summer off to slow down and unwind, she created something beautiful, using her…
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Grammy Winning Saxophonist Kirk Whalum to Headline OBU Jazz Festival April 6
Oklahoma Baptist University will host the fourth annual Bison Hill Jazz Festival Thursday, April 6. The festival will culminate in a 7:30 p.m. evening concert featuring Grammy and Dove-award winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum and Grammy-nominated…
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Bisonette Glee Club Announces Spring 2017 Performances
The 60-member Bisonette Glee Club, the women’s glee club from Oklahoma Baptist University, will perform at several locations on a short tour through Oklahoma in March and April. The group is under the direction of Dr. James Vernon,…
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University Chorale Announces Spring Tour Through Texas April 2-5
The University Chorale, the premiere mixed vocal ensemble at Oklahoma Baptist University, recently announced the schedule for its spring tour. Performances will take place April 2-5 in various communities around the state of Texas. Members of…
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Tickets on Sale for "A Porcelain Doll" March 3-5
Tickets are now on sale for the world premiere of “A Porcelain Doll” March 3-5 at Oklahoma Baptist University. The opera was composed by Dr. James Vernon, professor of music, with libretto by Dr. Brent Newsom, assistant…
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Vernon and Newsom’s Opera “A Porcelain Doll” to Premiere March 3-5
Dr. James Vernon, professor of music at Oklahoma Baptist University, has long yearned to compose an opera. Yet, before he could undertake such a project, he would need to find inspiration for a fitting story, time to complete the score, and the…
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OBU Students Participate in Music and Memory Program
At Oklahoma Baptist University, our passion for education and compassion goes far beyond the classroom. Every year, students majoring in music education have the option to participate in one of the only Music and Memory programs in the state of…
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OBU Hosts Local Students for “Out of this World” Children’s Concert
OBU’s Division of Music welcomed more than 250 fourth and fifth grade students to campus for a special performance of “Out of this World.” The concert, featuring an orchestral ensemble joined by OBU piano students…
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Concerto-Aria Concert Set for Feb. 19 at OBU
Oklahoma Baptist University will host its 43rd annual Concerto-Aria Concert Sunday, Feb. 19, at 7:30 p.m. The performance will take place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the campus of Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee. A…
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OBU Honors 103 Graduates During Winter Commencement
Oklahoma Baptist University conferred degrees upon 74 undergraduate and 29 graduate students during Winter Commencement, Friday, Dec. 16. The ceremony took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Pastor Joe Ligon, senior pastor at…
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Hanging of the Green Features “Messiah” Performance on Bison Hill
Oklahoma Baptist University presented its 79th annual Hanging of the Green Christmas program Saturday, Dec. 3. The evening featured a presentation of Handel’s “Messiah.” The performers for this year’s…
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OBU Music Preparatory Choirs to Present Christmas Concert Dec. 4
The Music Preparatory Department choirs at Oklahoma Baptist University will present a Christmas Concert Sunday, December 4, at 3 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Performing groups include Discovery Singers, Shawnee Honor…
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OBU’s Hanging of the Green to Feature “Messiah” Dec. 3
OBU will present its 79th annual Hanging of the Green Christmas program Saturday, Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. The community is invited to attend the celebration, which will feature a presentation of…
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OBU to Present Musical Theater Showcase Nov. 18-19
The Oklahoma Baptist University Division of Music will present its Fall Musical Theater Showcase Friday and Saturday, Nov. 18-19, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Yarborough Auditorium. Admission is free and the public is invited. The…
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OBU to Host Fine Arts Showcase During Homecoming Nov. 11
Oklahoma Baptist University's annual Fine Arts Showcase, featuring the Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts, will take place Friday, Nov. 11, at 8:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. The event is part of OBU's homecoming activities.…
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OBU Division of Music to Host Annual Keyboard Academy & Recital Nov. 10-11
Oklahoma Baptist University’s Division of Music will host its annual Keyboard Academy Nov. 10-11, featuring some of OBU’s own professors and special musical guests. The Keyboard Academy will feature a special recital…
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Bison Jazz Orchestra to Host “Autumn Leaves” Night of Jazz Oct. 29
OBU’s Bison Jazz Orchestra will once again host Night of Jazz on OBU's campus in Shawnee. Night of Jazz will take place Saturday, Oct. 29, from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Mabee Suite, located on the upper floor of the Noble complex. The…
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David’s Creed Records in Professional Studio
Students at Oklahoma Baptist University receive a world class education. They are taught by professors with expertise in their fields, real-world experience, and knowledge of the nuances and intricacies of their subject matter. They are…
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OBU Welcomes Stockton Helbing Quintet in Jazz Concert Sept. 29
Jazz is coming to Bison Hill for a special evening of music Thursday, Sept. 29. The Stockton Helbing Quintet will present a concert and will be joined on two songs by The Bison Jazz Orchestra. The event takes place at 7:30 p.m. in Raley…
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OBU Recognizes Outstanding Students During Awards Chapel
OBU recognized its outstanding students during the annual Awards Convocation Wednesday, May 4, in Raley Chapel, with seniors Lucas Adams and Jessica Dickinson receiving the highest awards given to students by OBU. The University also recognized…
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Bisonette Glee Club to Host Spring Concert April 30
The 70-member Bisonette Glee Club, the women’s glee club from Oklahoma Baptist University, will present their spring concert, “Loveliness, Light, and Life,” Saturday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m. The concert will take…
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Music Preparatory Choirs to Present Spring Concert May 1
The Music Preparatory Department choirs at Oklahoma Baptist University will present a spring concert Sunday, May 1, at 3 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. The groups performing include the Discovery Singers, Shawnee Honor…
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University Chorale to Present Spring Concert April 23
The University Chorale, the premiere mixed ensemble on the Oklahoma Baptist University campus, will present its spring concert Saturday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The event is free and open to the…
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OBU Shawnee Community Orchestra in Concert April 19
The OBU Shawnee Community Orchestra’s 15th season spring concert is scheduled for Tuesday, April 19, in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. and features works by three of the…
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David’s Creed to Lead Worship at FBC Broken Arrow April 10
OBU’s traveling worship band David’s Creed will lead worship at First Baptist Church of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Sunday morning, April 10. The group will lead worship that morning in both the blended service at 9:15 a.m. and…
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Bison Hill Jazz Festival Coming to Campus April 7
OBU will host the third annual Bison Hill Jazz Festival Thursday, April 7. Performances will take place all day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Yarborough Auditorium. The festival will culminate in a 7:30 p.m. evening concert…
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University Chorale Announces Spring Tour of Oklahoma and Arkansas April 2-6
OBU’s premiere mixed chorus, the University Chorale, will embark on its annual spring tour April 2-6. The group, under direction of Burton H. Patterson Professor of Music Dr. Brent Ballweg, will perform concerts at various venues in…
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Symphonic Winds and Bison Jazz Orchestra in Concert March 3
OBU’s Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts and the Division of Music will present OBU’s Symphonic Winds and the Bison Jazz Orchestra in concert Thursday, March 3, at 7:30 p.m. The performance will take place in Raley…
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Hundreds of 5th Graders Experience the Joy of Classical Music
The low booming hum of the double bass. The flutter of a lyrical melody on flute. The warm, mellow tone of a clarinet, dancing about. The soaring lines of a violin, stretching to reach the heavens. These are the sounds of a first encounter with…
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Bisonette Glee Club Extends Spring Tour with Oklahoma Performances March 6
The 70-member Bisonette Glee Club, OBU’s women’s glee club, is adding two Oklahoma performances to their Spring 2016 Tour. On March 6, the group will travel to Eufaula, Oklahoma, and perform during the 10:30 a.m. worship…
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OBU to Host Southwestern Seminary Jazz Faculty in Concert Feb. 9
OBU’s Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts Concert Series will host the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Jazz Faculty in concert Tuesday evening, Feb. 9. The event will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s…
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Annual Concerto-Aria Set for Feb. 14
OBU will host its 42nd annual Concerto-Aria Concert Sunday, Feb. 14. The free performance, which features the musical talents of seven OBU students and a full orchestra, will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on…
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Bisonette Glee Club Announces Spring Tour Dates for Feb. 21-23
The 70-member Bisonette Glee Club, the Women’s Glee Club from OBU, will be performing at five locations on a short tour through Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas in late February. The group is under the direction of Dr. Jim Vernon,…
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OBU Welcomes Mathews as College of Fine Arts Dean
OBU is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Chris Mathews as dean of the Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts. Mathews will assume his duties effective June 1. Mathews earned a Bachelor of Music in Sacred Music with a major in piano and a…
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Campus Celebrates Christmas Season at Annual Hanging of the Green
OBU celebrated its 78th annual Hanging of the Green Christmas program Saturday, Dec. 5 in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. The program was titled “A Service of Lessons and Carols,” based on The Festival of Lessons…
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Music Preparatory Choirs to Present Christmas Concert Dec. 6
OBU’s Music Preparatory Department Choirs will present a Christmas concert Sunday, December 6, at 3 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Featured groups performing in the program include the Discovery Singers, Shawnee…
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OBU to Present Annual ‘Musical Theatre Scenes’ Performance Nov. 20-21
OBU will present the annual musical theatre scenes program, titled “A Showcase of Musical Theatre,” Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20-21, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Yarborough Auditorium. The performance is…
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Bison Jazz Orchestra to Present Fall Concert Nov. 20
Oklahoma Baptist University’s Bison Jazz Orchestra will present their fall concert Friday, Nov. 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the Craig-Dorland Theatre in Shawnee Hall. The group is directed by Justin Pierce, assistant professor of instrumental…
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Local Piano Students Take Top Honors at OMTA, to Play in OBU Recital Nov. 14
The Oklahoma Music Teachers Association Junior Piano Competition was held Oct. 31 on the OBU campus. Area piano students earned top honors and were selected to perform in the Winners Recitals at the OMTA East District Conference that will be…
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Jernigan, Rawls Shine During Fine Arts Musical Gala
OBU alumni Dennis Jernigan, ’81, and Arnold Rawls, ’82, wowed the audience during the University’s annual Fine Arts Musical Gala Friday night. They were accompanied by stellar performances from the University…
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Division of Music to Host Annual Keyboard Academy & Recital Nov. 12-13
OBU’s Division of Music will host its annual Keyboard Academy Nov. 12-13, featuring some of OBU’s own professors and special musical guests. The Keyboard Academy will feature a special recital Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7:30 p.m.…
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OBU to Present Chung and Feller in Faculty Recital
OBU’s Division of Music will present Dr. Mary Chung and Dr. Carlos Feller in an upcoming faculty recital. The event will take place Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 7:30 p.m., in Raley Chapel’s Yarbrough Auditorium. Chung, assistant…
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Fine Arts Musical Gala to Feature Jernigan, Rawls Nov. 6
OBU will host its annual Fine Arts Musical Gala during “Zip! Bang! OBU! Homecoming 2015.” The Gala will take place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium Friday, Nov. 6, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for…
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Choral Ensembles to Present Fall Concert Nov. 3
Three of OBU’s premiere choral ensembles will present their Fall Concert Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Yarborough Auditorium. The event will feature the Bison Glee Club, the Bisonettes and the University…
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Flutist Daniel Pardo in Concert Oct. 22
OBU’s Division of Music will host Daniel Pardo, a Colombian-American flutist, with accompanist Keith Critcher on piano, in concert Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7:30 p.m. The event will take place in Raley Chapel’s Yarborough…
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OBU Welcomes Renowned Trumpeter Oscar Passley for Oct. 1 Recital
OBU is pleased to host Dr. Oscar Passley for a special guest recital in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium, Thursday, Oct. 1, at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 for the free event. Passley has shared the stage with such notable musicians as Andrea…
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Trio Antiqua to Perform at OBU Sept. 29
OBU's Division of Music will host Trio Antiqua, a historical performance trio, in concert Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 7:30 p.m. The event will take place in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium on the OBU campus, located in Shawnee. The concert is…
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College of Fine Arts Welcomes New Faculty and Staff
OBU is pleased to announce the addition of three new faculty and staff members to the Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts. New faculty and staff include Skyler Thomas, instructor of animation and motion graphics; Rebecca Ballinger, assistant…
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OBU-Shawnee Community Orchestra Auditions Set
The OBU-Shawnee Community Orchestra will hold auditions for its 15th season Monday, Aug. 24, at 7 p.m. in Raley Chapel on OBU's campus in Shawnee. The orchestra is under the direction of Dr. Jim Hansford, founding conductor of the orchestra and…
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OBU Division of Music Plans for Future, Announces New Structure
The Oklahoma Baptist University Division of Music within the Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts recently announced a new mission statement along with modifications to its organizational structure. The new mission and structure intends to…
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Music Preparatory Choirs to Hold Auditions May 5 & 7
OBU's Music Preparatory Department will conduct auditions for Young Singers of Central Oklahoma choirs, for students in grades 3-12. The auditions will take place Tuesday, May 5, and Thursday, May 7, from 3:30-5 p.m. in OBU's Raley Chapel room…
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OBU Invites Public to Student Recitals May 3-5
OBU's Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts and the Division of Music invite the university community and public to three upcoming student recitals. Nathan Sanders will perform in recital Sunday, May 3, at 2 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough…
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Symphonic Winds in Concert with Prague High School Band April 30
The Symphonic Winds, a brass, woodwind and percussion ensemble comprised of Oklahoma Baptist University students, will join the Prague High School band in concert Thursday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. The public…
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Music Preparatory Choirs to Present Spring Concert May 3
The Music Preparatory Department choirs at OBU will present a spring concert Sunday, May 3, at 3 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. Groups featured include the Discovery Singers, Shawnee Honor Choir and Concert Choir. The concert is free…
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OBU Invites Public to Student Recitals April 20-26
OBU Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts and the Division of Music invite the university community and public to upcoming student and faculty recitals. Sadie Elliot will perform in recital April 20 at 7 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough…
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Buchanan to Present Senior Art Exhibit April 18
Bethany Buchanan, a senior from Shawnee, Oklahoma, will debut her senior art show Saturday, April 18, at 7 p.m. in the gallery of the OBU Art Building located on OBU's campus in Shawnee. The art exhibit will be free and open to the public until…
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OBU Invites Public to Five Student Recitals April 9-19
OBU's Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts and the Division of Music invite the university community and public to upcoming student recitals, April 9-19 on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Seth Wright will debut an original composition in recital…
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OBU-Shawnee Community Orchestra in Concert with Musical Potpourri April 14
The OBU-Shawnee Community Orchestra will hold its annual spring concert Tuesday, April 14, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. The performance will conclude the orchestra's 14th season. The event is…
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Saxophonist Justin Pierce to Perform Recital April 6
Saxophonist Justin Pierce will perform Monday, April 6, at 6 p.m. The recital will take place in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium on the campus of OBU in Shawnee. Pierce will be accompanied by Xiao Wang on piano and joined by Hao Miao on…
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OBU Invites Public to Student, Faculty Recitals March 31-April 7
OBU's Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts and the Division of Music invite the community to five student and faculty recitals the week of March 31-April 7. Sarah Gore will perform in recital on violin March 31 at 7 p.m. in Raley Chapel's…
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Stan Kenton Legacy Orchestra in Concert April 23
OBU will host the Stan Kenton Legacy Orchestra in concert Thursday, April 23, at 7 p.m. The concert will take place in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. The Dale High School Jazz Band will open the show followed by…
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Four Students in Recital March 10
The Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts and the Division of Music welcome four students in recital Tuesday evening, March 10. Two recitals will take place in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium, with Melanie Clanton and Ariel Hawkins…
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Night of Jazz to Feature the Music of New Orleans March 12
The OBU Bison Jazz Orchestra will once again host Night of Jazz on OBU's campus. Night of Jazz will take place Thursday, March 12, beginning at 8 p.m. in the Mabee Suite, located on the upper floor of the Noble complex. The event is free and…
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Bison Glee Club Announces Spring Tour Dates
The Bison Glee Club, under the direction of Dr. Brent Ballweg, recently announced spring performance and tour dates in locations throughout Oklahoma and Kansas. Founded in 1938 by Warren M. Angell, former dean of the College of Fine Arts, the…
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Bisonette Women's Glee Club Announces Spring Performances
The Bisonettes, OBU's Women's Glee Club, will perform in several venues across Oklahoma in upcoming months. Their spring performances will cap the 60th anniversary year of the group. The group will kick off their travels Sunday, Feb. 22. They…
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Annual Concerto-Aria Set for Feb. 15
OBU will be hosting the 41st annual Concerto-Aria Concert Sunday, Feb. 15. The free performance, which features the musical talents of eight OBU students and a full orchestra, will begin at 8 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium located on…
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David's Creed to Perform in Mesquite Feb. 13-15
OBU's auditioned praise ensemble, David's Creed, will lead worship for Disciple Now and morning worship services Feb. 13-15 at Mimosa Lane Baptist Church in Mesquite, Texas. Friday and Saturday's performances will coincide with Disciple Now, a…
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University Chorale Announces Spring Tour Dates
The University Chorale, under the direction of Dr. Brent Ballweg, recently announced spring concert tour dates in locations throughout Texas. The tour will run Feb. 5-10. The group is the premiere mixed ensemble on Oklahoma Baptist University's…
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OBU Music Preparatory Choirs to Present Christmas Concert Dec. 7
The Music Preparatory Department Choirs at Oklahoma Baptist University will present a Christmas Concert Sunday, Dec. 7, at 3 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. Three choirs will be performing, including the Discovery Singers, Shawnee…
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Band Spectacular Concert Set for Nov. 20
OBU will host the 2014 Band Spectacular concert this Thursday, Nov. 20. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium located on the OBU campus in Shawnee. The public is invited to attend the free show. The Bison Brigade…
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Bisonettes Host 60th Anniversary Reunion Concert with 140 Voice Choir
Since 1954, the Bisonettes, OBU's Women's Glee Club, have featured talented vocalists from all over the world. This year, the group celebrated their 60th anniversary with "An Enduring Joyful Noise," a reunion concert held Saturday, Nov. 8, in…
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Music Faculty to Present Recital Nov. 13 Featuring Eight-Hands on Piano
Current and retired piano faculty at OBU will present the annual Keyboard Academy Recital Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The community is invited to attend the free recital. Performers include Dr. Ron Lewis,…
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OBU to Showcase Fine Arts Musical Gala Nov. 7
OBU's annual Fine Arts Musical Gala, showcasing the Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts, will take place Friday, Nov. 7, at 8:45 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. The event is part of OBU's homecoming activities. Tickets are available…
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OBU / Shawnee Community Orchestra to Hold Auditions
The OBU/Shawnee Community Orchestra will open auditions for its 14th season Monday, Aug. 25, at 7 p.m. in Raley Chapel on the OBU campus in Shawnee. The orchestra is under the direction of Dr. Jim Hansford, Burton H. Patterson professor of…
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OBU Offers Private Music Lessons, Classes and Choirs to the Public
Aspiring musicians of all ages may now enroll and join Oklahoma Baptist University's Music Preparatory Department for the 2014-15 academic year. Lessons are available for most instruments, voice, art, Kindermusik classes, performing choirs and…
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Music Preparatory Department Announces Choir Auditions
OBU's Music Preparatory Department will conduct choir auditions for students in grades 3-12, Aug. 14, 15 and 18, from 3-5 p.m. in OBU's Raley Chapel, Room 141. Three choirs are available for various age groups. All interested students in…
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OBU Debuts Marching Band for Fall 2014
In 2013, OBU fielded its first football team in 73 years. This fall, another tradition will be revived with the "Bison Brigade" marching band debuting on the OBU campus. The last time a marching band hit the field on Bison Hill was in 1940, the…
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Music Preparatory Department Celebrates with Recitals
Students in OBU's Music Preparatory Department celebrated the conclusion of a year of lessons and competitions with annual awards recitals May 10-11 in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. The celebratory events…
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Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts Recognizes Outstanding Students
OBU's Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts recently recognized its exceptional students during OBU's 2014 Awards Convocation Wednesday, May 7. Dr. Ken Gabrielse, dean of the Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts, presented three outstanding…
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Vocal Music Students Excel at NATS Competition
OBU vocal music faculty members, Drs. Louima Lilite, Jennifer McQuade, and Mark McQuade entered fifteen students in the 2014 Oklahoma District Conference and Student Auditions of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) hosted…
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Music Prep Choirs to Present Spring Program May 4
The Music Preparatory Department Choirs at OBU will present a spring concert Sunday, May 4, at 4 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Over 100 children will be featured in the program that spotlights the…
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Curtsinger to Perform Senior Recital May 6
OBU student Kayla Curtsinger will perform her senior bassoon recital Tuesday, May 6, at 7 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The community is invited to attend the free event. Curtsinger is an instrumental music education major from…
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Bison Jazz Orchestra to Perform at Ritz Theater
OBU's Bison Jazz Orchestra will perform its final concert of the 2013-14 academic year Friday, May 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the historic Ritz Theater located in downtown Shawnee. This year's concert will once again serve as a fundraiser for the…
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University Chorale to Present Spring Concert May 1
The Oklahoma Baptist University Chorale, the premiere mixed ensemble on the OBU campus, will present its spring concert Thursday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. The…
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Shawnee Honor Choir in Concert May 4
The Shawnee Honor Choir will present its spring concert on Sunday, May 4, at 4 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium on the campus of Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee. They will be joined by two other OBU preparatory choirs, the…
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Bisonettes "Ladies Sing the Blues" in Concert April 29, to Debut "Elegy for Trains"
OBU's Bisonette Glee Club will present the program "Ladies Sing the Blues" on Tuesday, April 29, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. The Bisonette Glee Club is the premiere women's…
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Youngblood to Perform Senior Recital May 6
OBU student Elizabeth Youngblood will perform her senior recital Tuesday, May 6, at 8:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium located on OBU's campus. The community is invited to attend the free event. Youngblood is a senior vocal…
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Gore and Hopkins to Perform Junior Recital April 24
OBU students Sarah Gore and Benjamin Hopkins will perform their junior recital Thursday, April 24, at 8:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium on the OBU campus. The community is invited to attend the free event. During the…
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Batt to Perform Junior Recital April 24
OBU student Katie Batt will perform her junior clarinet recital Thursday, April 24, at 7 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The community is invited to attend the free event. Batt is an instrumental music education major from…
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Slothower to Present Senior Recital April 25
OBU student Kaitlin Slothower will perform her senior recital Friday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium on the OBU campus. The community is invited to attend the free event. Slothower is a Spanish major with a…
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Dowler to Present Senior Recital April 28
OBU student Haylee Dowler will perform her senior recital Monday, April 28, at 8:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The community is invited to attend the free event. Dowler is a vocal music education major from Bixby, Okla. The…
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Sinko to Perform Senior Recital April 28
OBU student Lauren Sinko will perform her senior piano recital Monday, April 28, at 7 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium on the OBU campus. The community is invited to attend the free event. Sinko is a piano performance major with a…
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Symphonic Winds and Dale High School Band in Concert April 21
The OBU Symphonic Winds will perform a combined concert with the Dale High School Band on Monday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. The public is invited to attend this free event. The…
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Bison Glee Club to Present Spring Concert April 22
OBU's Bison Glee Club, the premiere men's chorus on the OBU campus, will present its spring concert on Tuesday, April 22, at 7:30 p.m. in Yarborough Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. The group will perform many selections…
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Banks to Present Senior Recital April 17
OBU student Terry Banks will perform his senior recital Thursday, April 17, at 7 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The community is invited to attend the free event. He will be assisted on piano by Sadie Elliott, a junior musical…
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OBU-Shawnee Community Orchestra to Feature Gershwin's 'Rhapsody in Blue'
The OBU-Shawnee Community Orchestra will hold its annual spring concert on Tuesday, April 15, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. The event is free and open to the public. This year's program, titled…
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Knight to Perform Senior Recital April 13
OBU student Joy Knight will perform her senior recital Sunday, April 13, at 2 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium on the OBU campus. The community is invited to attend the free event. Knight is a vocal performance and English double…
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OBU-Shawnee Community Orchestra in Concert April 15, Featuring Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue"
The Oklahoma Baptist University-Shawnee Community Orchestra will hold its annual spring concert on Tuesday, April 15, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. The event is free and open to the public. This…
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Eubanks and Peercy to Perform Junior Recital April 17
OBU students Emily Eubanks and Kari Peercy will perform their junior recital Thursday, April 17, at 8:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium on the OBU campus. The community is invited to attend the free event. Eubanks is a musical…
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Graham Jones to Hold Senior Recital April 6
OBU student Graham Jones will perform his senior recital Sunday, April 6, at 2:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The community is invited to attend the free event. Jones is a music composition major from Arlington, Texas. The son…
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Rogers and Andrews to Perform Junior Recital April 10
OBU students Bailee Rogers and Sammy Andrews will perform their junior recital Thursday, April 10, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium on the OBU campus. The community is invited to attend. Bailee Rogers Sammy…
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Blanchard to Perform Senior Recital April 3
OBU student Robyn Blanchard will perform her senior recital Thursday, April 3, at 8:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium on the OBU campus. The community is invited to attend. Blanchard is a music education major from Prosper, Texas.…
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Voice Faculty to Perform 'Divine Grace' at FBC Shawnee March 30
The OBU voice faculty will perform a program titled "Divine Grace" at First Baptist Church of Shawnee on Sunday, March 30, at 10:45 a.m. From left, participating faculty include Dr. Mark McQuade, baritone; Dr. Jennifer McQuade, soprano; Dr.…
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Garcia to Perform Senior Recital April 3
OBU student Morganne Garcia will perform her senior recital Thursday, April 3, at 7 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium on the OBU campus. The community is invited to attend. Garcia is a music education major from Rogers, Ark. The…
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University Chorale Announces Spring Tour Dates
The University Chorale, under the direction of Dr. Brent Ballweg, recently announced spring concert tour dates in locations throughout Missouri and Kansas. The tour will run March 28 through April 2. The group is the premiere mixed ensemble on…
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Penn State Voice Professor to Present Master Class at OBU
OBU is hosting Mary Saunders-Barton, guest lecturer from Penn State University, for two vocal master classes. The classes will be held Thursday, March 13, at 7:30 p.m. and Friday, March 14, at 3 p.m., both in Raley Chapel's Yarborough…
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Youngblood to Perform Senior Recital
OBU student Elizabeth Youngblood will perform her senior recital Tuesday, May 6, at 8:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium located on OBU's campus. The community is invited to attend the free event. Youngblood is a senior vocal…
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Former OBU Trumpet Professor to Present Free Clinics March 11-12
Former OBU trumpet professor Wiff Rudd will be on the OBU campus March 11-12. The events are open to the public. Rudd will present a trumpet clinic Tuesday, March 11, at noon in the band hall of Raley Chapel. On Wednesday, March 12, at noon, he…
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Compton, Thompson to Perform Senior Recital March 14
OBU students Michelle Compton and Sarah Thompson will perform their senior recital Thursday, March 14, at 7 p.m. in Yarborough Auditorium in Raley Chapel on the OBU campus. The community is invited to attend. OBU students Michelle Compton…
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World Renowned Flutist and Harpsichordist to Present Guest Recital
OBU presents world renowned musicians Eva Amsler, flute, and Shalev Ad-El, harpsichord, in recital Tuesday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. The free concert will be held in Yarborough Auditorium on OBU's campus in Shawnee. Amsler is a professor of flute…
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Bison Glee Club Announces Spring Tour Dates
OBU's Bison Glee Club, under the direction of Dr. Brent Ballweg, recently announced spring concert tour dates in locations throughout Oklahoma and Arkansas. The group is the premiere men's chorus on OBU's campus in Shawnee. The Bison Glee Club…
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Bisonettes Announce Spring Concert Tour Dates
OBU's Bisonette Glee Club, under the direction of Dr. James Vernon, recently announced spring concert tour dates. The Bisonettes are the premiere women's chorus on OBU's campus in Shawnee. The Bisonettes will begin their tour with a concert at…
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Bisonettes to Debut New Musical Work by OBU Composer and Poet
OBU's Bisonette Glee Club, under the direction of Dr. James Vernon, will perform a new 15-minute work April 29 in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium on the OBU campus. The work, scored for women's choir, brass ensemble and piano, will be…
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Chorale to Perform at Council Road, Bethany March 2
The University Chorale, one of Oklahoma Baptist University's premiere vocal ensembles, will perform at Council Road Baptist Church, Bethany, Okla., on Sunday, March 2, during the 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. worship services. The community is…
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Symphonic Winds and Bison Jazz Orchestra in Concert March 1
The OBU Symphonic Winds, under the direction of Ryan Meeks, and the Bison Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Kevin Pruiett, will perform in concert on Saturday, March 1. The concert will be in Potter Auditorium in Raley Chapel on the…
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University Ringers to Present Concert at FBC Moore March 2
The University Ringers from OBU, an auditioned handbell ensemble, will present a mini-concert and lead worship during the evening service at First Baptist Church of Moore, Sunday, March 2 at 6 p.m. Dr. Kevin Clarkson, pastor, will be preaching.…
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Stone to Perform Senior Recital March 2
OBU student Jessica Stone will perform her senior saxophone recital Sunday, March 2, at 2:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The community is invited to attend. Stone is a music education major from Catoosa, Okla. The daughter of…
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Guest Piano Concert to Include 5 Family Members
A guest piano performance on March 9 promises to be a true "family affair," when OBU School of Music presents piano instructor Alice Brooks Sanders in concert with her four children. This free concert will be held at 3 p.m. in Yarborough…
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Annual Concerto-Aria Set for Feb. 16, Public Invited
OBU's 40th annual Concerto-Aria Concert will feature the musical gifts of 10 students who will perform with a full orchestra Sunday, Feb. 16. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium on the campus of OBU in…
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Bisonettes to Sing in Broken Arrow Feb. 11
The Bisonettes will be performing in a unique joint concert with the choirs of Sequoyah Middle School of Broken Arrow at 7:00 p.m. on February 11, 2014, at the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center. The concert will be free and open to the…
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Bison Glee Club to Sing in Chandler Feb. 9
Bison Glee Club, an all-male choral group, will perform at First Baptist Church of Chandler, Okla., on Sunday, Feb. 9, at 10:45 a.m. The community is invited to attend. The Bison Glee Club is an auditioned group of outstanding male musicians…
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Bisonettes to Sing in Harrah Feb. 9
OBU's Bisonettes, a premier women's glee club, will perform a concert at First Baptist Church in Harrah, Okla., on Sunday, Feb. 9, at 10:30 a.m. The public is invited to attend the free event. First Baptist Church is located at 2185 Church…
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David's Creed to Perform Concert Feb. 1 in Buffalo
OBU's praise ensemble, David's Creed, will perform a concert at First Baptist Church of Buffalo, Okla., on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 7 p.m. There will be an additional performance on Sunday, Feb. 2, during the 11 a.m. morning worship service. The…
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Music Preparatory Joint Concert Set for Dec. 8
The Music Preparatory Department will present its Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3 p.m. in Yarborough Auditorium of Raley Chapel on the OBU campus. Over 100 children will be featured in the 13th joint Christmas concert that spotlights…
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Opera Theater Triple Feature Opens Nov. 22
The OBU Opera Theater will present its annual Opera Theater fall production beginning Nov. 22. The triple-feature performance will run Nov. 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. in Shawnee Hall's Craig-Dorland Theatre. There will be an additional performance…
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OBU to Celebrate 50 Years of University Chorale
OBU is well known across the nation for its excellent choral ensembles -- and the mixed chorus known today as the University Chorale -- is no exception. As part of the 2013 Homecoming festivities on Nov. 8-9, Chorale will celebrate its 50 year…
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Pianist Nikita Mndoyants to Present Keyboard Academy Guest Recital
Renowned musician Nikita Mndoyants, a Russian pianist and composer, will present a guest recital at OBU on Thursday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. Mndoyants, who recently qualified as a top six finalist in the…
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Jennings to Perform Senior Recital November 12
OBU student Kaitlyn Jennings will perform her senior recital Tuesday, November 12, at 8:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium located on the OBU campus. The community is invited to attend. Jennings is an instrumental music education…
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Pops Concert Celebrates 30th Anniversary
The OBU Symphonic Winds and Bison Jazz Orchestra will present the 30th annual Pops Concert on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. OBU Director of Bands Ryan Meeks works with a student on her part for the 30th…
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Bison Pep Band Adds Excitement to OBU Football
The Bison Pep Band, comprised of 55 Oklahoma Baptist University students and led by Director of Bands Ryan Meeks, performed various numbers including the OBU fight song during the first Bison football home game of the 2013 season, Saturday,…
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OBU-Shawnee Community Orchestra to Conduct Auditions Aug. 26
Auditions for the 13th season of the OBU-Shawnee Community Orchestra will be conducted on Monday, Aug. 26, at 7 p.m. in Raley Chapel on the campus of OBU, said Dr. Jim Hansford, retired Burton Patterson professor of music at OBU and founding…
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Music Preparatory Department Opens Registration
Registration is now open for aspiring musicians of all ages to join OBU's Music Preparatory Department for the 2013-14 academic year, announced Conchita Hansford, director of the program. OBU's Music Prepatory Department began in 1985 and…
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OBU Preparatory Department Announces Choir Auditions
OBU's Music Preparatory Department will conduct auditions for Young Singers of Central Oklahoma choirs, for students in grades 3-12, on Aug. 15, 16 and 19, from 3-5 p.m. in OBU's Raley Chapel room 143. Shawnee Honor Choir, 2012-13 All…
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Organ Concert to Benefit Professor Peter Purin
Five Shawnee musicians with ties to OBU will present an organ concert Sunday, July 21, at 4 p.m. at First Christian Church in Shawnee. The concert is free, but donations will be accepted to benefit Dr. Peter Purin, assistant professor of music…
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Preparatory Department Celebrates with Recitals
Students in OBU's Music Preparatory Department celebrated the conclusion of a year of lessons and competitions with annual awards recitals May 11-12 in Yarborough Auditorium in Raley Chapel. The celebratory events included five recitals by…
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Music Preparatory Department Announces Choir Auditions
OBU's Music Preparatory Department will conduct auditions for Young Singers of Central Oklahoma choirs, for students in grades 3-12, on Tuesday, May 14, and Thursday, May 16, from 3-5 p.m. in OBU's Raley Chapel. All interested students in…
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The Glow From That Fire' Premiere Set for April 30
The world premiere of "The Glow From That Fire," an original work composed by OBU professor James Vernon, is slated for Tuesday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m., in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. The performance is free and open to the public. The…
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Shawnee Honor Choir to Perform Spring Concert April 28
Shawnee Honor Choir will present its spring concert on Sunday, April 28, at 3 p.m. in Yarborough Auditorium of Raley Chapel on the OBU campus. The concert is free and open to the public. Shawnee Honor Choir, an auditioned choir of 45 third-…
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Bison Jazz Orchestra to Perform at Ritz Theater April 26
OBU's Bison Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Kevin Pruiett, associate professor of music, will perform its final concert of the 2012-13 academic year Friday, April 26, at 7:30 p.m. at the historic Ritz Theater in downtown…
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University Ringers to Play in Illinois April 21
OBU's handbell ensemble, the University Ringers, will take a mini-tour to Illinois this weekend where they will perform on April 21 during the morning service at First Baptist Church, Brownstown, Ill., and during the evening service at Chatham…
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Bilyeu to Perform Junior Recital April 25
OBU student Brittni Bilyeu will perform her junior recital Thursday, April 25, at 8:30 p.m. in Yarborough Auditorium in Raley Chapel on the OBU campus. The community is invited to attend. Bilyeu is a vocal music education major from Blanchard,…
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University Chorale to Sing in Norman
The University Chorale, one of OBU's premiere vocal ensembles, will sing at First Baptist Church, Norman, Okla., on Sunday, April 28, during the 10:30 a.m. worship service. The performance is free, and the community is invited to attend. The…
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Streck to Present Vocal Recital April 23
OBU student Ashlynn Streck will perform her senior vocal recital Tuesday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m. in Yarborough Auditorium in Raley Chapel on the OBU campus. The community is invited to attend. Streck is a vocal music education major from…
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David's Creed to Lead Worship at Immanuel Baptist Church
OBU's praise ensemble, David's Creed, will lead worship at Immanuel Baptist Church in Shawnee, Okla., on Sunday, May 12, during the 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship services. The community is invited to attend. Immanuel Baptist Church is located…
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McQuigg to Perform Flute Recital April 22
OBU student Chelsea McQuigg will perform her senior recital Monday, April 22, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The community is invited to attend. McQuigg is a musical arts major from Miami, Okla., with a minor in…
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Tickets on Sale for Opera Theatre's 'Street Scene'
Tickets are on sale for OBU's Opera Theater production of "Street Scene," the tragic story of life and love in the tenements of New York during the sweltering summer of 1946. The performances will run April 19-20 at 7:30 p.m. and April 21 at…
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Garcia to Perform Junior Recital April 16
OBU student Morganne Garcia will perform her junior recital Tuesday, April 16, at 8:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The community is invited to attend. Garcia, who plays trumpet, is a music education major from Rogers, Ark. The…
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Strobel, Turner to Perform Recital April 16
OBU students Joylynn Strobel and Sarah Turner will perform their senior recital Tuesday, April 16, at 6 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The community is invited to attend. Sarah Turner (left) and Joylynn Strobel will perform…
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Community Invited to 'Sacred Harp' Singing Event
The Shawnee-area community is invited to attend OBU's second annual Sacred Harp singing event 6-7:15 p.m., Thursday, April 11, in Raley Chapel Room 142. The special singing is sponsored by the OBU student chapter of the National Association for…
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David's Creed to Lead Worship in Weleetka
OBU's praise ensemble, David's Creed, will lead worship at First Baptist Church of Weleetka, Okla. on Sunday, April 21, during the 10:45 a.m. worship service. The community is invited to attend. First Baptist Church of Weleetka is located at…
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Seale to Perform Senior Recital April 14
OBU student Brittany Seale will perform her senior recital Sunday, April 14, at 2:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium on the OBU campus. The community is invited to attend. Seale is a music education major, with an instrumental…
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Orchestra's 12th Season Concert to Feature Guest Pianist
The OBU/Shawnee Community Orchestra will present its 12th Season Spring Concert Tuesday, April 9, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. Guest pianist Dr. Michael Dean, associate professor of music in the OBU Division of Music, will…
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Choral Groups to Present Spring Concert
OBU's Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts, Division of Music, will present a spring choral concert featuring the Bison Glee Club, Bisonette Glee Club and University Chorale Thursday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough…
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Dowler to Perform Junior Recital April 2
OBU student Hayleé Victoria Dowler will perform her junior vocal recital Tuesday, April 2, at 7 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The community is invited to attend. Dowler, a soprano, is a music education major from…
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Bison Glee Club to Perform April 7-8
OBU's Bison Glee Club, an all-male choral group, will perform in Western Oklahoma April 7-8. The public is invited to attend the free concerts. On Sunday, April 7, the Bison Glee Club will sing during the 10:45 a.m. worship service at First…
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Bisonettes to Sing in Pawhuska April 7
OBU's Bisonettes, a premier women's glee club, will perform a concert at First Baptist Church in Pawhuska, Okla., on Sunday, April 7, at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend the free event. First Baptist Church is located at 302 E. 6th…
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White, Youngblood to Perform Junior Recital March 28
OBU students Breana White and Elizabeth Youngblood, both sopranos, will perform their junior recital Thursday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m. in Yarborough Auditorium in Raley Chapel on the OBU campus. The community is invited to attend. Elizabeth…
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Knight to Perform Junior Recital March 14
OBU student Joy Knight will perform her junior recital Thursday, March 14, at 8:30 p.m. in Yarborough Auditorium in Raley Chapel on the OBU campus. The community is invited to attend. Knight is a vocal performance and English double major from…
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Stephens to Perform Senior Recital March 12
OBU student Sarah Stephens will perform her senior recital Tuesday, March 12, at 7:30 p.m. in Yarborough Auditorium in Raley Chapel on the OBU campus. The community is invited to attend. Stephens is a vocal performance major from Tulsa, Okla.…
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Symphonic Winds in Concert March 2
The OBU Symphonic Winds, under the direction of Dr. Christopher Neal, interim director of bands, will perform in concert on Saturday, March 2. The concert will be conducted in Potter Auditorium in Raley Chapel on the OBU campus, and begins at…
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McQuades to Present Digby Bell Memorial Recital
OBU music faculty will present the ninth-annual Digby Bell Memorial Recital on Thursday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The community is invited to attend the performance. The recital will feature Dr. Jennifer…
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Glee Clubs to Sing in Worship March 10
Two OBU vocal ensembles -- the all-male Bison Glee Club and the all-female Bisonette Glee Club -- are scheduled to perform on Sunday, March 10, in Oklahoma churches. The Bison Glee Club will sing at First Baptist Church, Nicoma Park, during the…
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Music Groups to Lead Worship March 3
Two OBU ensembles will help lead worship in Oklahoma Baptist churches on Sunday, March 3. David's Creed, OBU's praise ensemble, will lead the morning worship service for First Baptist Church in Pawhuska, Okla., at 10:45 a.m. The University…
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Lilite to Present Faculty Recital Feb. 28
Dr. Louima Lilite, a tenor who serves as assistant professor of music at OBU, will present a faculty recital on Thursday, Feb. 28, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. Lilite will be accompanied by concert musicians Terry Banks…
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Faculty to Present Clarinet, Piano, Flute Recital
Faculty representing OBU's Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts will present a recital Monday, Feb. 18, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The community is invited to attend the free performance, which will include Dr.…
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Contemplating JFK: OBU Composer Pays Homage to Kennedy's Legacy
The OBU Division of Music historically presents The Oratorio Project featuring choral and orchestral works performed by the OBU combined choirs and orchestra. The goal of the Oratorio Project is to acquaint students with significant works from…
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OBU Music Groups to Lead Worship Feb. 24
Two of OBU's premier music groups -- the Bison Glee Club and David's Creed -- will lead worship in Oklahoma Baptist churches on Sunday, Feb. 24. The public is invited to attend each service. The Bison Glee Club, an all-male choral group, will…
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David's Creed to Lead Worship at Cherokee Hills
OBU's praise ensemble, David's Creed, will lead worship at Cherokee Hills Baptist Church in Oklahoma City on Sunday, Feb. 17, during the 10:45 a.m. worship service. The community is invited to attend. Cherokee Hills Baptist Church is located at…
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Bisonettes to Tour Metroplex
The Bisonettes, OBU's premier women's vocal group, will perform a tour of Dallas/Fort Worth-area churches Feb. 24-26. The group will conclude their tour with a performance in Marietta, Okla., on Feb. 27. The public is invited to attend the free…
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OBU to Host Trumpeter Brian Shaw
OBU will welcome musician Dr. Brian Shaw to Bison Hill Friday, Feb. 8, for a music career session, instrumental masterclass and Night of Jazz with the Bison Jazz Orchestra. The public is invited to attend all the events. Shaw is assistant…
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Eight Students Featured in Annual Concerto-Aria Concert
OBU's 39th annual Concerto-Aria Concert will feature the musical gifts of eight students who will perform with a full orchestra Sunday, Feb. 17. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. The public is invited to…
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University Chorale to Tour Metroplex
The University Chorale, one of OBU's premiere vocal ensembles, will present spring tour performances in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex Feb. 8-10. The public is welcome to attend the free performances. On Friday, Feb. 8, the University Chorale…
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Shawnee Honor Choir Concert Set for Dec. 2
Shawnee Honor Choir will present its Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 2, at 3 p.m. in Yarborough Auditorium of Raley Chapel on the OBU campus. The concert is free and open to the public. Shawnee Honor Choir, an auditioned choir of 40 third…
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OBU to Celebrate 75th 'Hanging of the Green'
OBU will present its 75th annual "Hanging of the Green" Christmas program Saturday, Dec. 1, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel. The community is invited to attend the celebration, titled "From Darkness to Light." The first OBU Hanging of the Green…
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Music Theatre to Present Opera Scenes
OBU's Music Theatre will present a Music Theatre Scenes program, titled "Reflections of Love," on Friday Nov. 16, and Saturday, Nov. 17, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The public is invited to attend the performance, and…
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Area Students Win Piano Competition
The Oklahoma Music Teachers' Association Junior Piano Competition recently was held on the OBU campus. Three area piano students were selected among 10 third-through eighth-grade entries to perform in the Winners Recitals at the OMTA East…
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Musical Gala, Glee Club Concert Highlight Homecoming
OBU's 2012 Homecoming celebration will feature two musical highlights: a Fine Arts Musical Gala on Friday, Nov. 9, and a Bison Glee Club 75th Anniversary Concert on Saturday, Nov. 10. >> CLICK HERE to find a link to watch the Glee Club…
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Bisonettes to Sing in Tulsa Nov. 18
OBU's Bisonette Glee Club will sing at First Baptist Church, Tulsa, Okla., on Sunday, Nov. 18, at 6 p.m. The community is invited to attend the service. The church is located at 403 S. Cincinnati Ave. in Tulsa. The concert will feature sacred…
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Professor Performs at Liszt Academy in Budapest
Dr. Michael Dean, a music educator who has proven himself as a dedicated academician, recently embraced the opportunity to perform on a stage once used by legendary pianist and composer Franz Listz in Budapest, Hungary. Dean, associate…
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University Chorale to Sing in Moore Nov. 4
The University Chorale, one of OBU's premiere ensembles, will sing at First Baptist Church, Moore, Okla., on Sunday, Nov. 4, during the 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship services. The performances are free, and the community is invited to…
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Bennight to Perform Harpsichord Concert
OBU's Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts will welcome harpsichordist Brad Bennight in concert Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The community is cordially invited to attend the free performance. Dr.…
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Bisonettes to Sing in Shawnee
OBU's Bisonette Glee Club will sing at First Baptist Church, Shawnee, on Sunday, Oct. 28, at 10:45 a.m. The community is invited to attend the service, located at 227 N. Union Ave. The Bisonettes include some of the finest vocal musicians on…
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Faculty Recital to Feature Piano, Flute, Trombone
Faculty from OBU's Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts will present a recital Tuesday, Oct. 23, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The community is invited to attend the free performance, which will include Dr. Mary Chung…
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David's Creed to Lead Worship in Fort Smith
OBU's praise ensemble, David's Creed, will lead worship at Grand Avenue Baptist Church in Fort Smith, Ark., on Sunday, Nov. 4, during the 5 p.m. evening service. The community is invited to attend. Grand Avenue Baptist Church is located at 3900…
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Pianist Petronel Malan to Present Guest Recital
Grammy Award-nominated pianist Petronel Malan will present a guest recital at OBU on Thursday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. The public is invited to attend the free performance, which will include works by Hayden,…
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David's Creed to Lead Worship in Holdenville
OBU's praise ensemble, David's Creed, will lead worship at First Baptist Church of Holdenville, Okla., on Sunday, Oct. 14, during the 6 p.m. evening service. The community is invited to attend. First Baptist Church is located at 324 North…
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OBU to Host 29th Annual Pops Concert Oct. 13
OBU's Symphonic Winds and Bison Jazz Orchestra will present the 29th annual Pops Concert on Saturday, Oct. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. "The theme for this year's concert is 'The Music of America,'" said Dr. Kevin…
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Bison Glee Club to Sing in Midwest City Oct. 28
OBU's Bison Glee Club, an all-male choral group, will sing at Meadowood Baptist Church in Midwest City, Okla., on Sunday, Oct. 28, at 10:30 a.m. The community is invited to attend. The Bison Glee Club is an auditioned group of the finest male…
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Vocal Honors Academy Recital Set for Oct. 4
OBU's Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts will host the 11th annual Vocal Honors Academy Oct. 4-5 on the Shawnee campus. The academy will include a faculty recital on Thursday, Oct. 4, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The…
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Chorale to Sing in Oklahoma Churches Oct. 14
The University Chorale, one of OBU's premiere vocal ensembles, will sing in two worship services in northeast Oklahoma on Sunday, Oct. 14. The performances are free, and the community is invited to attend. The Chorale will sing at First Baptist…
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OBU-Shawnee Community Orchestra Auditions
Auditions for the 12th season of the OBU-Shawnee Community Orchestra will be held on Monday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m. in Raley Chapel on the campus of OBU, said Dr. Jim Hansford, retired Burton Patterson professor of music at OBU and founding…
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Music Preparatory Department Opens Registration
Registration is now open for aspiring musicians of all ages to join OBU's Music Preparatory Department for the 2012-13 academic year, announced Conchita Hansford, director of the program. OBU's Music Preparatory Department began in 1985 and…
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Preparatory Department Announces Choir Auditions
OBU's Music Preparatory Department will conduct auditions for Young Singers of Central Oklahoma choirs, for students in grades 3-12, on Aug. 16, 17 and 20, from 3-5 p.m. in OBU's Raley Chapel room 143. All interested students in grades 3-12…
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Ballweg Named 'Director of Distinction'
Dr. D. Brent Ballweg, Burton H. Patterson professor of music and director of choral activities at OBU, recently was presented with the Director of Distinction Award by the Oklahoma Choral Directors Association. The award was given for…
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Music Alums Recognized at Church Music Conference
The Baptist Church Music Conference, meeting in Tulsa, Okla., June 3-5, presented its highest awards to two distinguished OBU music alumni: Glenn Thomas Boyd and Adoniram Joseph King. Boyd, a 1958 OBU graduate from Oklahoma City, was honored…
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Preparatory Department Celebrates with Recitals
Students in OBU's Music Preparatory Department celebrated the conclusion of a year of lessons and competitions with annual awards recitals May 5-6 in Yarborough Auditorium in Raley Chapel. The celebratory events included five recitals by…
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Dean/Sanders Recital Postponed
The Michael Dean/Alice Brooks Sanders piano recital scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 6, has been postponed due to winter weather. A new date for the event will be announced soon. Accomplished pianists Dr. Michael Dean and Alice Brooks Sanders were…
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Professor, Students Reach Out through Haiti Music Camp
During the summer break, Dr. Louima Lilite took OBU music majors to Haiti to conduct the North Haiti Music Camp in Limbé, Haiti. The camp was held at North Haiti ChristianUniversity July 14-26, giving Haitians a chance to step away…
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Purin Published in Music Journal
Peter Purin, associate professor of music at OBU, recently had his first published journal article released in the American Music Research Center Journal, Vol. 19, for 2010. The article is titled "An Examination of Don Walker's Style of…
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Professors 'Resonate' with Future Ministers
Several OBU music professors recently participated in Resonate: Above the Noise, a camp sponsored by the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma for youth who believe they may have a future in music ministry. About 50 Oklahoma high school…
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Five OBU Students Win Singing Awards
Ten Oklahoma Baptist University music students placed in the finals of the statewide National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Conference and Competition on Saturday, April 10, with five of the 10 qualifiers earning top honors in the…
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Student Musicians Lead Holy Week Chapel
The Oklahoma Baptist University Symphonic Band, including senior clarinetist Jordan Myers, leads the OBU community in a special Holy Week chapel service Wednesday, March 31, in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. Myers is from…
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Annual Concerto-Aria Concert Features Eight Students
Oklahoma Baptist University's 36th annual Concerto-Aria Concert will feature the musical gifts of eight students who will perform with a full orchestra Monday, Feb. 15. The concert will begin at 8:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium.…
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Prep Department Welcomes New Percussion Instructor
Oklahoma Baptist University's Preparatory Department has welcomed Joshua Knight as a new percussion instructor. Students of all ages interested in studying percussion are invited to begin private study with Knight. Specializing in marching…
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MP3: A New Era in Musical Enjoyment
Music changes. Not only has the style of music changed, but the way we acquire and listen to music has changed. Vinyl, although it has made a comeback in recent years, is a novelty at this point; something that is a rare commodity but not the…
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Area Students Chosen to Perform at OMTA Convention
The Oklahoma Music Teachers' Association conducted Junior Piano Auditions Oct. 24 on the Oklahoma Baptist University campus. Three area piano students were selected to perform in the Winners Recitals at the OMTA East District Convention…
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Kids Enjoy 26th Annual M&Ms Pops Concert Oct. 22-23
Following emcee Dale Griffin, children enjoy a patriotic salute to the United States military during the 26th Annual M&M's Pops Concert at Oklahoma Baptist University on Oct. 22. The theme of the gala celebration is the "Land of Oz." The…
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Dean, Professor, Alum Present Papers at Music Colloquium
Three representatives of Oklahoma Baptist University's Division of Music presented papers at Baylor's Colloquium on Baptist Church Music, Sept. 24-25, in Waco, Texas. The meeting celebrated the 400th anniversary of the first Baptist church. Dr.…
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Tenor Bruce Fowler to Present Guest Recital
Bruce Fowler, assistant professor of voice at Stephen F. Austin State University, will return to his alma mater for a guest recital Thursday, Oct. 8, at 7:30 p.m. in Oklahoma Baptist University's Yarborough Auditorium. He will be accompanied by…
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Bicycle Classic Benefits Shawnee Habitat
More than 160 pedalers participated in the Ninth Annual Bison Bicycle Classic on Saturday, Sept. 26, which benefitted the Shawnee chapter of Habitat for Humanity. The event was hosted by Oklahoma Baptist University's Division of Music. …
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Flutist, Percussionist to Perform Concert
Oklahoma Baptist University graduate Jennifer Peck will return to her alma mater to perform in recital with Travis Dunlap on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The public is invited to attend this free…
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Go For Baroque Presents Route 66: Go For Barbeque
It's a common thread running through the richly textured fabric of Oklahoma history: the storied "Mother Road" of Route 66. Persons from all walks of life traverse this stretch of road, which is given life by the Go for Baroque ensemble as it…
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Participants Invited for Bicycle Classic, Road Race Sept. 26
Oklahoma Baptist University's Division of Music, in conjunction with the Pedalers Racing Team and the Greater Shawnee Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, invites interested participants to join the Bison Bicycle Classic in Shawnee on Saturday,…
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Auditions Scheduled for Orchestra’s Ninth Season
Auditions for the ninth season of the OBU-Shawnee Community Orchestra will be conducted in Raley Chapel on the campus of Oklahoma Baptist University on Monday, Aug. 31, at 7 p.m. The orchestra is conducted by Dr. Jim Hansford, OBU Burton…
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Three Professors Join College of Fine Arts
Three professors are joining the faculty of Oklahoma Baptist University's Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts at the commencement of the fall 2009 semester. Corey Fuller is an assistant professor of graphic design; Dr. Casey Gerber is an…
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Music Preparatory Department Announces Choir Auditions
Oklahoma Baptist University's Music Preparatory Department will conduct auditions for Young Singers of Central Oklahoma choirs, for students in grades 2-12, on Aug. 20, 21 and 24 from 3-5 p.m. in OBU's Raley Chapel. All interested students in…
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Music Preparatory Department Sets Enrollment
If you have never played an instrument before but always wanted to, if you would like to improve your singing or playing, or if you want your children to learn about and enjoy music, then Oklahoma Baptist University's Music Preparatory…
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Alum Follows Dream of Composing
A love for music drives Oklahoma Baptist University alum Nathan Madsen in his career as a composer in a variety of mediums. Madsen, a 2002 music education major, most recently worked on two personal computer games, LEGO Universe and Jumpgate…
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Vernon Receives Meritorious Service Award
Dr. James Vernon, a longtime faculty member, received Oklahoma Baptist University's Meritorious Service Award during the university's recent spring Commencement. The Meritorious Service Award is one of three major university honors presented…
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Professor Shares Hope with Haitians through Music Camp
Each summer, Dr. Louima Lilite spends a couple of weeks ministering to the people of Haiti, teaching them music appreciation at the North Haiti Music Camp (NHMC). It's a relatively long journey for the Oklahoma Baptist University associate…
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Music Students Receive Awards, Scholarships
Oklahoma Baptist University's Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts recognized outstanding students in music studies and awarded numerous scholarships during a music awards banquet May 11 and the 2009 Awards Convocation on May 13 in Raley…
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Bison Bicycle Classic Slated for Sept. 26
Oklahoma Baptist University's Division of Music, in conjunction with the Pedalers Racing Team and the Greater Shawnee Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, announces the Bison Bicycle Classic to be held in Shawnee on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009.…
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Shawnee Honor Choir Auditions May 19-20
Area elementary and middle school students are invited to audition for the 2009-10 edition of Shawnee Honor Choir this week, Tuesday, May 19, and Wednesday, May 20, from 3-5 p.m. in Oklahoma Baptist University's Raley Chapel.The group will…
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Music Students Shine at State Competition
Thirteen students from Oklahoma Baptist University and two OBU Preparatory Department students traveled to Stillwater, Okla., to compete in the 2009 Oklahoma State National Association of Teachers of Singing, Inc., voice competition at Oklahoma…
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Bison Glee Club to Make Texas Tour
Oklahoma Baptist University's Bison Glee Club will begin their 2009 Spring Tour on Saturday, May 23. The group will travel to the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex with stops in Tyler, Richardson, Greenville and Granbury, Texas.Founded by the late…
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Thompson to Perform Junior Piano Recital
Monetta Nicole Thompson, an Oklahoma Baptist University junior piano performance major, will present her junior recital Sunday, May 10, at 4:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The public is invited to attend. The Ardmore, Okla.,…
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Bison Jazz Orchestra in Concert Friday, May 8
Oklahoma Baptist University's Bison Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Kevin Pruiett, associate professor of music, will perform its final concert of the 2008-09 academic year Friday, May 8, at 7:30 p.m. at the historic Ritz Theater in…
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Sisters Gordon and Mitchell to Perform Recital
Morgan Gordon and Micaela Mitchell, both Oklahoma Baptist University senior music education majors, will present their senior recital Monday, May 4, at 7 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The public is invited to attend.Gordon and…
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OBU Musicians to Host Habitat Benefit Concert
Musicians from Oklahoma Baptist University's Division of Music will host a concert to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Shawnee Inc. on Saturday, May 2, at 7 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. The community is encouraged to attend. There…
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Symphonic Band to Perform Inauguration Celebration Concert
Celebrating the inauguration of Oklahoma Baptist University President David W. Whitlock, the OBU Symphonic Band will present its annual spring concert at 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 1, in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. The public is invited to…
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Bisonettes to Perform Spring Concerts
Oklahoma Baptist University's Bisonette Glee Club will perform spring concerts at two area churches in the coming weeks. The public is invited to attend the performances at Waterloo Baptist Church, 3100 E. Waterloo Road in Edmond, Okla.,…
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Overturf to Perform Senior Vocal Recital
Kathryne (Katie) Overturf, an Oklahoma Baptist University senior voice major, will present her senior recital Monday, April 27, at 7 p.m. in Yarborough Auditorium. The public is invited to attend.The Fort Smith, Ark., native is the daughter of…
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Shawnee Honor Choir to Present Spring Concert April 26
Shawnee Honor Choir will present its spring concert on Sunday, April 26, at 3 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium on the Oklahoma Baptist University campus. The concert is free and open to the public.Shawnee Honor Choir, an auditioned…
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Holy Week Chapel Focuses on Scripture, Worship
Dr. Lee Hinson, Oklahoma Baptist University associate professor of church music, leads students in the hymn, "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross," during a Holy Week chapel service Wednesday, April 8. The chapel featured music…
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Aaron Copland's 'Tender Land' Opera Presented March 26-29
Fine Arts enthusiasts in central Oklahoma have an opportunity to enjoy Aaron Copland's opera, "The Tender Land," March 26-29 in Oklahoma Baptist University's Raley Chapel. OBU's Music Department will present the opera which brings to life a…
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Bison Claims First Place at Music Competition
Emily Adelle Rowland, a sophomore piano performance major at Oklahoma Baptist University from Bartlett, Tenn., placed first at Oklahoma Community Orchestra's fourth Young Artist Competition in the piano division. The contest was conducted at…
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OBU Presents 'Tender Land' Opera March 26-29
Bringing to life a depression-era love story set in America's heartland, Oklahoma Baptist University's Music Department will present Aaron Copeland's opera, "The Tender Land," March 26-29 in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. Area schools are…
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Vocal Gala’ to Honor Late Musician Digby Bell
Oklahoma Baptist University's music faculty will present the fifth-annual Digby Bell Memorial Recital, "A Vocal Gala," on Thursday, March 5, at 7:30 p.m. in Yarborough Auditorium, located inside OBU's Raley Chapel. The public is invited to…
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OBU Hosts State Keyboard Festival
More than 40 middle school and high school students from across Oklahoma will gather to compete in the State Keyboard Festival at Oklahoma Baptist University on Saturday, Feb. 21. The competition will be conducted in Raley Chapel. It begins at…
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David’s Creed Provides a New Flavor to Churches
For more than two and a half years, members of Oklahoma Baptist University's worship band, "David's Creed," have shared their musical talents at churches and events across the region. The nine-member band, along with its founder and director,…
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Pianist Scott Carrell to Perform at OBU
By combining artistic playing with informative comments, pianist Scott Carrell will bring the world's greatest music to life in his upcoming recital at Oklahoma Baptist University on Thursday, Feb. 26. His recital, titled "The Magic of the…
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35th Annual OBU Concerto-Aria Concert Feb. 16
Ten Oklahoma Baptist University students have been selected to perform with a full orchestra during the 35th annual Concerto-Aria Concert Monday, Feb. 16. The annual concert will begin at 8:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. The…
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Lilite to Perform First Faculty Recital
Dr. Louima Lilite will perform his first recital as a faculty member of Oklahoma Baptist University, Thursday, Feb. 12, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The community is invited to attend the free event. Lilite, a tenor,…
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Alum Leads Middle School Honor Musicians
Oklahoma Baptist University alum Toye Rawls Harris is leading the only featured junior honor group at the 2009 Oklahoma Music Educators Association Convention. Under Harris' direction, the Will Rogers Middle School Symphonic Band from Miami,…
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McQuade Leads ‘Circle the State with Song’ Event
Oklahoma Baptist University welcomed about 75 children on Friday, Jan. 16, for the 15th annual "Circle the State with Song," a music festival sponsored in 14 locations statewide by the Oklahoma Music Educators Association. Dr. Jennifer McQuade,…
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Ten Students Featured In 35th Annual Concerto-Aria Concert
Ten students will have the rare opportunity to perform with a full orchestra during Oklahoma Baptist University's 35th annual Concerto-Aria Concert Monday, Feb. 16. The annual concert will begin at 8:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium.…
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40th Annual Regional Honor Bands Gather at OBU
For the 40th consecutive year, the instrumental department at Oklahoma Baptist University hosted the regional junior and senior high school honor bands Jan. 5-6 in Raley Chapel on the OBU campus. Nearly 160 students, representing 30 area…
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Music students compete, McQuade named district governor
Four Oklahoma Baptist University students recently competed in the semi-final round of the TEXOMA Regional National Association of Teachers of Singing competition, qualifying for the competition among more than 700 students from Oklahoma, Texas…
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Traditional Hanging of the Green Celebrated Dec. 6
Oklahoma Baptist University's Hanging of the Green, a long-standing tradition which celebrates the Christmas season and honors 20 outstanding seniors, will be a service of lessons and carols and will feature a still-life crèche scene. …
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Professor Emerita Nancy Montgomery Dies at 91
Longtime Oklahoma Baptist University professor Nancy Montgomery died Monday morning Sept. 29, in Shawnee. She was 91.Born Aug. 17, 1917, in Phelps County, Mo., Montgomery was reared in Bartlesville, Okla., graduating from Bartlesville High…
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Rhetta's Journey
Rhetta Hudson enjoys wearing hats. In her 37 years of serving in OBU's music education department, she has worn enough to start her own fashion line. There is the teaching hat, which coordinates nicely with an administrative hat. Rhetta has…
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Shields Honored for Music Accomplishments
Noted music educator Kaye Shields received Oklahoma Baptist University's 2008 Distinguished Music Alumni Award this spring.Shields, a 1969 OBU graduate, has been active in Oklahoma music education throughout her career. She retired from the OBU…
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Bisonettes Present “A Circle of Celebration” April 29
Creating a musical "Circle of Celebration," Oklahoma Baptist University's Bisonette Glee Club will present its spring concert Tuesday, April 29, on the OBU campus. The 38-member auditioned women's chorus will perform at 7:30 p.m. in Yarborough…
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OBU-SCO To Perform April 15
The Oklahoma Baptist University-Shawnee Community Orchestra's Seventh Season Spring Concert will be Tuesday, April 15 at 7:30 pm in OBU's Raley Chapel. Highlighting the program will be the music of Norwegian composer, Edvard Grieg, master of…
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Music Made A Difference
From a childhood of uncertainty, Joel Engle has established a solid career. The 1990 Oklahoma Baptist University graduate led OBU students in worship and shared his testimony as part of OBU's Stepping Stones Chapel series.Engle who grew up in…
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Davis Returns to OBU for Organ Recital
Dr. Ron Davis will return to Oklahoma Baptist University to perform an organ recital, on Tuesday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. in OBU's Potter Auditorium. Davis, associate professor of music at Presbyterian College in Clinton, S.C., served on the…
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Profile in Excellence: Embracing Life with Music
Music is a great unifier. Over a lifetime of studying, performing and directing music, Tom Willoughby has learned to be an effective mediator of melody. Willoughby chose OBU for his college education because his church's music minister told…
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Worship Arts On A Strong Foundation
Across Oklahoma and throughout the nation, OBU music graduates have established a reputation for quality, through local church ministry, school music programs, and through national organizations. Building on a storied history, OBU's bachelor…
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70th Hanging of the Green Coming December 1
A classic children's opera will be featured at one of Oklahoma Baptist University's longest running traditions. OBU's 70th annual Hanging of the Green ceremony will be Saturday, Dec. 1, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. This…
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OBU Music Faculty Perform in Bell Memorial Recital March 8
A wide range of musicians will perform in Oklahoma Baptist University's third annual Digby Bell Memorial Recital on March 8 at 7:30 p.m. in OBU's Yarborough Auditorium. The recital was established in memory of Dr. Digby Bell, a noted…
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Adult Piano Class Offered at OBU
Adults who have considered learning to play the piano have the opportunity to gain keyboard skills at Oklahoma Baptist University this spring. OBU's Music Preparatory Department will offer an adult piano class for the 2007 spring semester.…
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A Passion for Preparation
Darla Eshelman is passionate about her students. "One of my favorite things is when I see my student teachers in a classroom and watch them teach for the first time," said Dr. Eshelman who has been an OBU faculty member since 1995. "All of…
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A Second Chance
Things were falling into place. Last year, Dusty Higgins, a 2002 Oklahoma Baptist University music education graduate, completed his master's degree at Eastman School of Music in Rochester, N.Y. His future plans included being a member of an…
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Hanging of the Green' Ushers in Holiday Season Dec. 2
An American Christian tradition of "Chrismon" will be the focal point at one of Oklahoma Baptist University's longest running events. The 69th annual "Hanging of the Green" service will be on Saturday, Dec. 2, at 7:30 p.m., in…
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OBU Music Holds 32nd Annual Concerto Aria
A unique experience for prospective music students happens in February. Oklahoma Baptist University hosts its 32nd Annual Concerto Aria Concert, Feb. 20, 8:30 p.m., in OBU's Potter Auditorium. The Concerto Aria series was born from the desire…
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Thirty-First Annual Concerto-Aria Concert
The Oklahoma Baptist University Division of Music will host the thirty-first annual Concerto-Aria Concert on Friday, February 18 at 8:30 in Potter Auditorium. The event is part of the division's "Music Main Event," a two-day period set aside…
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Local Choirs to Present Mass of the Children at OBU Nov. 16
Mass of the Children by John Rutter will be presented by six local choirs, soloists, and chamber orchestra at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 16, in Oklahoma Baptist University's Raley Chapel. "This will be one of the first performances of Mass of…
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Annual M&Ms Concert Hits Raley Oct. 28-29
The 21st annual M & M's Pops Concert featuring the OBU Symphonic Band under the direction of Dr. Jim Hansford, professor of music and director of bands, and the Bison Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Mr. Kevin Pruiett, assistant…
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Music Therapy Seminar Set Oct. 16
The Music Department of Oklahoma Baptist University will host a seminar on music therapy, Saturday, Oct. 16. Music therapy has many scientifically-tested and proven applications. Some of these are lowering blood pressure; needing less…
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McBeth to Lead Lecture, Band Clinic Oct. 11
Dr. Francis McBeth, professor of music, resident composer and chairman of the Theory-Composition Department at Ouachita Baptist University, will deliver the Pi Kappa Lambda lecture at 10 a.m., Monday, Oct. 11 in Raley Chapel. He also will lead…
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Gans to Perform at OBU Vocal Honors Academy
Oklahoma Baptist University's Division of Music will host the third annual Vocal Honors Academy Oct. 14-15, with select high school choral directors invited to send two of their most outstanding vocalists to this free workshop. The workshop is…
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Concert of the Spirit Coming Oct. 5
Oklahoma Baptist University's Division of Music will present "Concert of the Spirit: A Service of Music and Reflection," featuring Thomas Bacon on horn, at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 5, in Yarborough Auditorium. Bacon will be assisted by Keith…
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OBU Music Prep Department Looks Forward to August Start
The Music Preparatory Department at Oklahoma Baptist University will begin its fall 2004 session in late August and includes several opportunities for children to become involved in music. The department began in 1985 and offers many musical…
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Preparatory Department Sets Auditions for May 17-18
The Preparatory Department of Oklahoma Baptist University will hold auditions for its four choirs from 3:30 to 5 p.m., May 17-18, in Raley Chapel. All interested students in grades 2-12 from Shawnee and the surrounding area are…
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Shawnee Honor Choir Performs at OBU May 2
The Shawnee Honor Choir will present its annual Spring Concert in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium on the campus of OBU at 4 p.m., Sunday, May 2. The concert is free and open to the public. Shawnee Honor Choir, an auditioned group of 58…
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Bison Glee Club Sets April 29 Concert
The Bison Glee Club will presents its annual Spring Concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 29, in the historic sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Shawnee (the corner of 10th and Union). Founded in 1938, the Bison Glee Club is one of the premier…
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Bison Jazz Orchestra Performs on Campus May 6
Oklahoma Baptist University's Bison Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Kevin Pruiett, assistant professor of music, will perform its final concert of the 2003-2004 academic year Thursday, May 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the university's Yarborough…
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Symphonic Band to Perform in Raley Chapel April 20
The OBU Symphonic Band under the direction of Dr. Jim Hansford, professor of music and director of bands, will present its annual spring concert at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 20, in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. The 50-member ensemble will…
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Division of Music to Honor William David Brown May 3
The Oklahoma Baptist University Division of Music will present the 2004 Distinguished Music Alumni Award to William David Brown, class of 1967, at its Annual Spring Banquet 6:30 p.m., May 3, in the university's Geiger Center. In addition to…
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OBU Musicians Fare Well at NATS Competition
Oklahoma Baptist University was well represented at the regional National Association of Teachers of Singing auditions held at Chickasha, Okla., on April 3 and 4. The Conference was attended by about 160 students and 22 teachers. OBU…
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University Chorale to Perform at FBC Shawnee May 7
The University Chorale, Oklahoma Baptist University's mixed chorus, will perform its concert, "A Spring of Psalms" at First Baptist Church in Shawnee, May 7. The 7:30 p.m. concert will include music by Gibbons, Peeters, Chesnokov and others. …
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Bisonettes to Perform Spring Concert April 27
The OBU Women's Glee Club, The Bisonettes, will present their Spring Concert at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday April 27, in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. From Vivaldi to Bob Seger, for Sir David Willcocks to Nat King Cole, the concert will showcase…
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Fourth Annual Bison Bicycle Tour Draws 100 Riders
Over 100 riders participated in the 2004 Bison Bicycle Tour on Saturday, April 17th, beginning and ending on the Oklahoma Baptist University campus. This event is organized and operated each year by the Division of Music at Oklahoma Baptist…
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OBU's Oratorio to Feature Michael Cox Work March 9
The Oklahoma Baptist University Division of Music will present Symphonic Psalms as the 2004 Oratorio Project, March 9, at 7:30 in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. This work, by former OBU faculty member Michael Cox, is the…
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OBU Well-Represented at OMEA
Nine Oklahoma Baptist University students participated in the Intercollegiate Honor Band at the Oklahoma Music Educator's Association annual meeting in Tulsa in January. They performed under the baton of Col. Lowell Graham, recently…
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Thirtieth Concerto-Aria Set for Feb. 16
Oklahoma Baptist University will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the OBU Division of Music Concerto-Aria Concert, Feb. 16. The concert, featuring 11 OBU music majors performing selected works with an orchestra comprised of OBU students and…
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Shawnee Honor Choir to Perform at OMEA Convention
The Shawnee Honor Choir will perform at the Oklahoma Music Educators' Association Convention at Holy Family Cathedral in Tulsa at 4:45 p.m., Jan. 30. In its 21st year, Shawnee Honor Choir is an auditioned group under the direction of Conchita…
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Gruett to Perform in Faculty Recital Feb. 5
Dr. Jon Gruett, associate professor of music at Oklahoma Baptist University, will perform in faculty recital at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 5, in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. Gruett, a tenor, joined the OBU faculty in 2000. He holds a…
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Thirty-fifth Regional Honor Bands Gather at OBU
For the 35th consecutive year, the instrumental department at Oklahoma Baptist University hosted the regional junior and senior high school honor bands. Almost 160 students gathered in Raley Chapel on the campus of OBU on Jan. 5-6 to rehearse…
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OBU Places Two in NATS Regional Final
Oklahoma Baptist University placed two music students in the finals of the Texoma region session of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Conference and Student Auditions recently. Three members of the Oklahoma…
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OBU Hosts Hymn Festival Nov. 18
The Oklahoma Baptist University Division of Music will present its annual Hymn Festival, "Prayer, Praise, and Proclamation: The Worship of God through A Festival of American Hymnody," at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 7:30 in Raley Chapel's…
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Hudson, Faculty Review American Popular Song Nov. 13
On Thursday, November 13 at 7:30, Rhetta Hudson, associate professor of voice at Oklahoma Baptist University, will present the recital "American Popular Song: 1900-1929" at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 13 in Raley Chapel's Yarborough…
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Bisonettes, University Chorale to Perform at UBC Nov. 15
The Bisonettes and University Chorale of Oklahoma Baptist University will present an evening of choral classics, written by composers from around the world, in a performance at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 15, at University Baptist Church in Shawnee. Dr.…
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OBU Musicians to Perform Riley Work Nov. 17
On Monday, November 17, the Oklahoma Baptist University Division of Music community will join together for a performance of Terry Riley's 1964 work, "In C," at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 17 in Yarborough Auditorium. An example of minimalistic…
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2003 M&M's Concert Marks End of an Era Oct. 24
The 20th M & M's Pops Concert will feature three former Oklahoma Baptist University music faculty and also serve as the retirement concert for long time Master of Ceremonies William James (Jim) Brown. The popular concert will highlight the…
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American Music Celebration Kicks Off at OBU Oct. 27
Dr. Ron Pen, director of the John Jacob Niles Center for American Music at the University of Kentucky, will visit the OBU campus on October 27-28, 2003. Dr. Pen will deliver a lecture entitled "Toward an Audeography of Hallowe'en" as part of…
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Bade to Perform in Faculty Recital Sept. 29
Dr. Chris Bade, associate professor of music at Oklahoma Baptist University, will perform in faculty recital at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 29, in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. Bade, a clarinetist, will be assisted by violist Royce McLarry…
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Bells to Begin OBU Recital Season Aug. 28
Cellist Richard Bell and pianist Digby Bell will open Oklahoma Baptist University's recital season at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 28, in Raley Chapel's Yarbourough Auditorium. Admission is free. Richard Bell grew up in Norman, Okla., and began…
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Pruiett Recital Set for Sept. 4
On Thursday, Sept. 4, Kevin Pruiett, assistant professor of music at Oklahoma Baptist University, will present his first recital since joining the OBU faculty in August, 2001. This recital, featuring OBU faculty keyboardists Dr. Ron Davis, Dr.…
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Outstanding Musical Talent Featured In Annual OBU Concerto-Aria Feb. 17
Prospective students and the public alike will be able to hear OBU's most talented music students Monday, Feb. 17, at the University's 29th annual Concerto-Aria. The Concerto-Aria series was born from the desire to allow OBU piano majors an…
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Camerata Looks Ahead for Church Music Education
A blending of ideas, both traditional and contemporary, is helping OBU create a strategic score for the future of its church music program. Several OBU graduates and other music ministers from Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, North…
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Two Music Faculty Publish Groundbreaking Works
Two OBU music faculty published groundbreaking books in the fall. Dr. Carol Ann Bell, associate professor of piano, along with her husband, Dr. Digby Bell, completed a new edition of Johannes Brahms' Hungarian Dances for one piano,…
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Hansford Writes Instrumental Textbook
Dr. Jim Hansford, professor of music and director of bands at Oklahoma Baptist University, recently co-wrote and edited, The Instrumental Resource for Church and School. The 400-page textbook, published by Church Street Press, was compiled and…
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Nineteenth Performance of OBU Candy Concert This Week
Oklahoma Baptist University's 19th annual M&M's Pops Concert featuring the OBU Symphonic Band and Bison Jazz Orchestra will showcase a program of light musical fare for the sweet-toothed music lover. The M&M's concerts, named for the…
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Bade to Present Clarinet Recital
Oklahoma Baptist University associate professor of music Dr. Christopher Bade will present a clarinet recital Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 7:30 p.m. The concert will begin in Potter Auditorium for the first piece on the program, which will be…
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Jazz Orchestra On Stage Saturday
Oklahoma Baptist University's Bison Jazz Orchestra will perform a set at Shawnee's downtown Jazz Festival Saturday, from 12:30 to1:30 p.m. The Bison Jazz Orchestra is under the direction of Kevin Pruiett. The group is primarily comprised of…
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Cellist opens OBU’s Fall Artist Series
Noted young cellist Clancy Newman will be in concert for the first of Oklahoma Baptist University's Fall Artist Series events, Sept. 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the university's Yarborough Auditorium. OBU's Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts will…
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Community Orchestra Announces Auditions
Oklahoma Baptist University will audition new instrumentalists for the second season of the Shawnee Community Orchestra Monday, Aug. 26, from 7-9 p.m. in the university's Raley Chapel. The auditions are open to instrumentalists ages 16 and…
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OBU Announces Music Class Times, Audition Dates
Oklahoma Baptist University's Preparatory Department will offer a wide range of music activities this fall. The department will host auditions for vocalists in grades four through 12 in two weeks. Auditions for the Shawnee Honor Choir, Concert…
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Baptist Pianist to Travel to OBU for Award This Week
Oklahoma Baptist University will recognize legendary pianist Max Lyall, Monday, May 6, at 6:30 p.m., in the university's Geiger Center for a career of teaching and performance excellence. The university also will host a reception for the…
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Jazz Orchestra On Stage Next Thursday
Oklahoma Baptist University's Bison Jazz Orchestra will perform the first concert under director Kevin Pruiett May 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the university's Yarborough Auditorium. Pruiett, assistant professor of music at OBU, joined the university…
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Bisonettes to Perform Showcase
"That's Entertainment," a showcase of contemporary musical favorites, will spotlight the Oklahoma Baptist University Bisonettes, April 26 and 27, at 7:30 p.m. in the university's Potter Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased at the door…
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Band’s Spring Concert To Feature “Moby Dick”
The 52-member Oklahoma Baptist University Symphonic Band will present its annual spring concert Monday, April 15, at 7:30 p.m., in the university's Yarborough Auditorium. The featured piece on the program, "Of Sailors and Whales," by…
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Handbell Reunion to Say Farewell to Founder
Oklahoma Baptist University's 10-member handbell ensemble, The University Ringers, will present its final concert under founding conductor Mary Kay Parrish next week after a weekend of reunions and rehearsals. The concert, April 20, at 8 p.m.…
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Chorale to Present Messiah
The University Chorale of Oklahoma Baptist University will perform parts II and III of Handel's Messiah in a spring concert, April 16, at 8 p.m. in the university's Potter Auditorium. The 40-member mixed voice chorus will present the Lenten,…
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Local Orchestra to Debut Tuesday
The newly organized Shawnee Community Orchestra will present its debut concert Tuesday, April 2, at 7:30 p.m. in Oklahoma Baptist University's Yarborough Auditorium. Under the baton of Dr. Jim Hansford, OBU professor of music, the…
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OBU Professor to Perform Holy Songs
Tenor Jon Gruett, OBU associate professor of music, will perform a collection of songs based on the book of Psalms this week in a university sponsored faculty recital. Dr. Gruett will perform Monday, March 25, at 7:30 p.m. in the university's…
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Instrumentalists Arrive in Shawnee this Week
Oklahoma Baptist University will welcome to campus Christian instrumentalists from across the United States March 7-9, for the ninth national conference of the Christian Instrumentalists and Directors Association. Dr. Jim Hansford, OBU…
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Tenor Returns For Recital
A former assistant professor of voice at Oklahoma Baptist University will return to campus this week for a guest voice recital. Tenor Stanley Warren, associate professor of voice at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, will be in concert…
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Hymn Festival for Entire Community
Oklahoma Baptist University will host its second annual Hymn Festival on Tuesday, March 12, at 7:30 p.m. in Potter Auditorium of Raley Chapel. The event will include performances by organist Dr. Ron Davis, OBU professor of music, the Bison Glee…
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Nine to Perform Senior Recitals
Nine Oklahoma Baptist University senior music majors will take the final bow of their college careers this week and next during several senior recitals. All recitals will be in the university's Yarborough Auditorium and are open to the…
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Eight to Perform in Concerto Aria
A group of seasoned student performers will grace Oklahoma Baptist University's Yarborough Auditorium stage for the Concerto Aria concert, Feb 18, at 8:30 p.m. Seven seniors and one junior will perform with full orchestra at the 28th annual…
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Martin Dead at 79
Charlotte Lucille Yvonne Martin, world-renowned pianist and former artist-in-residence at OBU, died in September 2001 at her home in Solvang, Calif. She would have been 80 in February. Martin taught at OBU from 1969 to 1985.Born in…
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Local Students Compete at NATS Competition
Oklahoma Baptist University students recently participating in the Texoma Regional auditions for the National Association of Teachers of Singing. One student placed first and others reached the semifinalist competition. Lindsay Doolin, a vocal…
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OBU Clarinetist Presents French Themed Concert
Oklahoma Baptist University will host a faculty recital Tuesday, February 12, with featured clarinetist Dr. Christopher Bade, assistant professor of music at OBU. The concert is at 7:30 p.m. in the university's Yarborough Auditorium in Raley…
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Symphony Travels to Shawnee for Conductor’s Last Concert
Oklahoma Baptist's premier orchestra, the Oklahoma Baptist Symphony, will perform in Shawnee Feb. 10 at Oklahoma Baptist University. Sponsored by area churches, the 6 p.m. concert in Potter Auditorium will feature varied musical selections by…
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Camerata Hosts OBU’s Acclaimed Young People’s Choir
The inaugural convocation of the Church Music Camerata at Oklahoma Baptist University will begin with a concert by the nationally recognized Concert Choir, Jan. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the university's Potter Auditorium. The Concert Choir of OBU's…
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Bison Glee Club to Debut Oklahoma Composers at Spring Concert
Oklahoma Baptist University's Bison Glee Club will present two never-before-performed songs by Oklahoma composers in an annual spring concert, Tuesday, April 23, at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church in Shawnee. The debut pieces,…
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Christmas Program Scheduled for Chapel Service
November 29, 2001 Oklahoma Baptist University's annual holiday chapel program will feature performing ensembles of the Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts and Christmas greetings from around the world.The Dec. 6 chapel service at 10 a.m. will…
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Local String Ensemble to Perform
November 26, 2001 The graduate student string quartet that forms the core of the Shawnee Community Orchestra strings section will be in concert this weekend and next at two universities they call home, Oklahoma Baptist University and the…
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Christmas Celebration Returns to OBU
November 26, 2001 Oklahoma Baptist University's 64th annual Hanging of the Green celebration next weekend will kick-off Shawnee's holiday season. This year's Christmas celebration, "Peace -- A Service of Lessons and Carols," will be Saturday,…
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OBU’s Opera Theatre Friday, Saturday
November 16, 2001 Oklahoma Baptist University's Opera Theatre will present the first and second acts of Mozart's comic opera The Marriage of Figaro, Nov. 16 and 17, at 7:30 p.m., in Yarborough Auditorium. A pre-concert lecture by Philip Todd,…
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Musical Events Bring Alumni Back Together
November 9, 2001 Alumni and friends returning to Oklahoma Baptist University this weekend for Homecoming will celebrate the reunion with music during the university's annual Musical Gala and Alumni Showcase. The Friday gala event will be at…
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OBU Keyboard Quartet to Perform This Week
October 25, 2001 Music for four pianos will highlight Oklahoma Baptist University's upcoming faculty recital, Nov. 1 at 8:30 p.m. in the university's Yarborough Auditorium.Members of the OBU piano quartet are Dr. Carol Ann Bell, associate…
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Eighteenth Performance of OBU Candy Concert This Week
October 22, 2001 Oklahoma Baptist University's 18th annual M&M's Pops Concert featuring the OBU Symphonic Band and Bison Jazz Orchestra will return to campus this week with a 90-minute program of light musical fare for the entire family. …
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Oratorio Attracts Large Crowd
October 10, 2001 Oklahoma Baptist University student Lloyd Holt sings the tenor solo in Giacomo Puccini's "Messa di Gloria" for a near capacity crowd during the university's Oratorio recently. The event was in the university's Potter Auditorium…
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Oratorio This Friday
September 29, 2001 Oklahoma Baptist University's biannual choral project, Oratorio, directed by Dr. Timothy Stalter from the University of Iowa, will be this Friday at 8 p.m., in the university's Raley Chapel. Giacomo Puccini's Messa di Gloria…
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Oratorio Next Weekend
September 26, 2001 Oklahoma Baptist University's Oratorio, a major biannual project, begins at 8 p.m., Oct. 5, in Raley Chapel and will be directed by Dr. Timothy Stalter from the University of Iowa.Stalter, director of choral activities at the…
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Lippens Receives Honor
September 26, 2001 Dr. Nancy Cobb Lippens, Oklahoma Baptist University professor of music, recently received a cash award for excellence in music composition. The ASCAPLU$ Standard Award from the American Society of Composers, Authors, and…
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OBU Division of Music Anticipates Oratorio This Fall
September 1, 2001 Two choral classics united under the direction of a noted conductor will comprise the Oklahoma Baptist University division of music's fall Oratorio, Oct. 5.The 8 p.m. presentation in refurbished Potter Auditorium will feature…
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Trio Opens OBU Recital Season
August 27, 2001 Oklahoma Baptist University's Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts will begin its fall season with a piano, cello, and clarinet trio Tuesday, Aug. 28, at 7:30 p.m in the university's Yarborough Auditorium. OBU associate…
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OBU To Launch Community Orchestra In August
July 25, 2001 Oklahoma Baptist University's Division of Music will revive a philharmonic tradition when it adds the Shawnee Community Orchestra to its list of instrumental ensembles this fall. The Aug. 27 auditions are open to instrumentalists…
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Tecumseh Educator, Alumna Honored
May 8, 2001 Tecumseh, Okla., educator Carolyn Daugherty, (right) was awarded Oklahoma Baptist University's Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts Distinguished Alumni award by Dr. Paul Hammond, (left) during the university's annual music awards…
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OBU Music Students Dazzle Tanglewood Personnel
May 8, 2001 It's easy for musicians to say that Tanglewood Music Center is the most well respected, well-known summer music program in the United States.It's not as easy to say that you've been accepted to the prestigious organization. Two of…
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Bison Jazz Orchestra to Present History of Jazz
April 30, 2001 A walk through the history of jazz will bring professional musicians, historians, and students to the stage during Oklahoma Baptist University's Bison Jazz Orchestra's spring concert, Friday, May 4, at 7:30 p.m. in Yarborough…
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University Ringers to Perform Rescheduled Concert
April 30, 2001 Combining pieces originally written for handbells, transcriptions of orchestral, vocal, and band works, and hymn arrangements, Oklahoma Baptist University's 10-member handbell ensemble, the University Ringers, will present a…
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Bisonettes To Perform Spring Concert
April 30, 2001 Oklahoma Baptist University's women's choral ensemble, the Bisonettes, will present their spring concert Thursday, May 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the university's Yarborough Auditorium. The concert will include a variety of choral…
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University Chorale to Perform Spring Capers
April 20, 2001 The University Chorale, Oklahoma Baptist University's mixed chorus, will present its 2001 Capers "From Opera to Broadway," April 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the university's Yarborough Auditorium.The evening will provide a variety…
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Shawnee Honor Choir to Present Spring Concert
April 20, 2001 Oklahoma Baptist University preparatory department's Shawnee Honor Choir is preparing for their spring tour of area schools and public concert Sunday, April 29 at 3 p.m. in the university's Yarborough Auditorium.Friday, April 20…
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Bison Glee Club’s “Sing Me To Heaven” Begins Tour
April 20, 2001 The Bison Glee Club will preview their upcoming international tour with a home concert Tuesday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m., at First Baptist Church in Shawnee. The group leaves for a concert tour of Toronto, New York and Boston at the…
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OBU Music Students Place in District Competition
April 20, 2001 Five Oklahoma Baptist University music majors took home first, second and third place finishes during the finals of the Oklahoma District National Association of Teachers of Singing contest at the University of Central Oklahoma,…
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OBU Band Pays Tribute to Tragedy Victims, Survivors in Spring Concert
April 13, 2001 The soaring sounds of instrumental ensemble music will pay homage to the victims of tragedies against humanity during the Oklahoma Baptist University Symphonic Band Spring Concert, Thursday, April 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the…
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Claudia Waite to Perform at OBU
April 5, 2001 Claudia Waite, soprano, will perform an art song recital, accompanied by Cynthia Clyburn Swicegood, pianist, at 7:30 p.m., April 10, at Oklahoma Baptist University.Waite will be performing in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium just…
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Duncan, Paloma, to Perform at OBU April 12
April 5, 2001 Oklahoma Baptist University adjunct art instructor, Gloria Abella De Duncan along with her daughter Vanessa Paloma, a vocalist and medieval harpist, will perform "Seas of Change" April 12 at 7:30 p.m in Yarborough Auditorium at…
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Clark, Sanders To Perform in Concert
February 23, 2001 Dr. Don Clark, Oklahoma Baptist University associate professor of music, and Alice Brooks Sanders, director of music at United Presbyterian Church, will feature classical twentieth century British music during their joint…
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Bade To Perform Clarinet Recital
February 16, 2001 Dr. Christopher Bade, Oklahoma Baptist University assistant professor of music, will perform in a faculty recital on clarinet, Thursday, Feb. 22, at 8:30 p.m., in Yarborough Auditorium.Bade will play "Solo de Concours" by…
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OBU Music Students Take Center Stage with Orchestra
February 9, 2001 Oklahoma Baptist University's 27th annual Concerto-Aria concert will combine the music of 10 students and more than 30 professional musicians to provide a classical music gala, Feb. 19, at 8:30 p.m., in the university's…
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OBU Children’s Vocal Groups To Perform Nationally
February 6, 2001 One of Oklahoma Baptist University Children's Choral Society's acclaimed youth singing groups is basking in the spotlight of national attention.The Concert Choir recently was honored with invitations to perform at two music…
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Oklahoma Native Takes Stage With Inauguration’s Dignitaries
January 17, 2001 David Brown keeps raising the stakes for his students in the Youth Performing Arts School in Louisville, Ky. - bigger sound, brighter spotlights, larger contests, more prominent performance arenas.On Saturday, members of the…
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Music Students Win in Statewide Contest
January 4, 2001 The Oklahoma Baptist University Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts was well represented at the Oklahoma Music Teachers Association Collegiate Audition, Dec. 2., with four individual division student winners and five alternate…
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OBU Bisonettes to Remember 45 Years of History
Oklahoma Baptist University's Bisonettes, a select women's choral ensemble, will remember 45 years of history in their spring concert Thursday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the university's Raley Chapel. The concert will feature anthems written for…
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OBU University Ringers Performing in Spring Concert
The University Ringers, Oklahoma Baptist University's10-member handbell ensemble, will present their spring concert Tuesday, May 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the university's Yarborough Auditorium. The concert will include a Memorial Day medley in…
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Bison Glee Club to Present “Spectacular”
Oklahoma Baptist University's Bison Glee Club will present "Spectacular 2003: Bison Glee Club Does Western Civilization" at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, April 25-26, in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium on the campus of Oklahoma Baptist…
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Baritone to Perform Classical Music, Spirituals
Seasoned performer, Stephen Salters, baritone will perform as Oklahoma Baptist University's Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts' guest artist, Thursday, March 23. The concert will be at 7:30 p.m. in the university's Yarborough…
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OBU Welcomes Lyric Arts Trio
Oklahoma Baptist University's Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts will host the Lyric Arts Trio on Tuesday, Feb. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in Yarborough Auditorium. The Trio consists of Dan Velicer, pianist; Elena Lence Talley, clarinetist; and…
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OBU Music Scholarship Audition Dates
The Oklahoma Baptist University Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts will hold auditions for music scholarships for the 2000-2001 academic year Feb. 21 and March 4. Students unable to attend one of these audition dates need to contact the…
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Stringer-Sauer and Sauer in Concert Tonight
Oklahoma Baptist University duo Amanda Stringer-Sauer, staff accompanist, and husband Greg Sauer, adjunct cello teacher and principle cellist for the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, will perform Monday, Feb. 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the university's…
