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The Mission of the School of Music is teaching and performing.

The University of Central Oklahoma's School of Music is recognized nationwide as one of Oklahoma's foremost institutions for preparing professional musicians in all fields due to the following:

• High academic and performance standards
• Gifted faculty of conductors, studio teachers, composers, historians, theorists, music educators, scholars and administrators
• Accreditation by the National Association of Schools of Music
• Variety of instrumental ensembles, choral groups and musical theater troupes that travel nationally and internationally
• Opportunities to provide music for professional venues, schools, conventions and on the UCO campus
• Alumni are staffed nationwide in public schools and universities as well as performing with recognized musical theater companies, service bands, major orchestras, leading jazz ensembles and recording studios throughout the country

The School of Music maintains a high level of commitment to its students, alumni and musical community; it is dedicated to assisting them in meeting the challenges of an ever-broadening and diversifying musical world.

UCO Jazz Lab Website

UCO Bands Website

UCO Program Request Form PDF

UCO Recording Request Form PDF

Calendar of Events

August

Love Letters
7:30 pm, Aug. 21, Mitchell Hall Theater

Film and stage actress Betsy Palmer and Broadway Tonight’s Jon Finch bring A.R. Gurney’s Pulitzer Prize-nominated drama of star-crossed lovers to life. For tickets, call (405) 974-3375.



Andrea McArdle and the Young Voices of Edmond

7:30 pm, Aug. 27 & 28, Mitchell Hall Theater

Broadway’s original “Annie” performs a cabaret-style concert with the Young Voices of Edmond.  For tickets, call (405) 974-3375.

September



Valery Kuleshov, Piano

7 pm, Sept. 8, Center for Transformative Learning Recital Hall

Dr. Valery Kuleshov, Artist-in-Residence for the College of Fine Arts and Design, gives a dynamic solo performance.  For tickets, call (405) 974-3375.



The Language of Drawing

Sept. 9-Oct. 17, Donna Nigh Gallery, Nigh University Center

Opening reception will be from 4:00-6:00 pm on September 9. This exhibit showcases the work of UCO art instructor AD Donovan and her students.

Steps in Time featuring Tommy Tune

7:30 pm, Sept. 17, Mitchell Hall Theater

Experience the major theatrical milestones in the career of Broadway’s nine-time Tony Award-winning musical enigma Tommy Tune—featuring the Manhattan Rhythm Kings. For tickets, call (405) 974-3375.



College Music Society: New Music Concert

7:30 pm, Sept. 20, Mitchell Hall Theater

UCO faculty and students perform original music to be showcased at the Annual National College Music Society Convention.  For tickets, call (405) 974-3375.