UCO School of Music

There's nothing quite like patriotic music on a warm summer evening — and this one comes with ice cream. 🇺🇸🎶

LibertyFest's "Concert in the Park" returns to the lawn next to Mitchell Hall Theatre at the University of Central Oklahoma for a free, family-friendly evening of live patriotic music performed by the LibertyFest Community Band. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, gather the whole family and plan to stay for ice cream following the performance. 🍦

🎺 Musicians — this one's for you. Community band members are invited to perform with us this Fourth of July. Whether you played in high school, college or just never put down your instrument, there's a seat for you. Sign up at go.uco.edu/libertyfest.

📍 Lawn next to Mitchell Hall Theatre, University of Central Oklahoma
🅿️ Free parking near University Drive and Main Street or at the Nigh University Center

Sponsored by Highland Dairy Foods and the University of Central Oklahoma.

Channel 9 featured Dr. Brian Lamb ahead of Saturday's farewell concert, and it's worth a watch. After 25 years leading UCO's Wind Symphony — and 37 years in music education — Dr. Lamb steps down with one final performance. Former students are traveling from across the country to be in the audience, and some are joining him on stage.

https://www.news9.com/arts-culture/uco-band-director-conducts-last-concert-edmond

Saturday, May 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Mitchell Hall Theatre, UCO
Tickets are available at BronchoArts.com. UCO students get in free with ID.

University of Central Oklahoma KWTV - NEWS 9

Congrats to Jimmy Miller and Trever Spruill, who were selected to present their research at the National Conference for Undergraduate Research on April 12-15 in Richmond, Virginia! The two UCO students were among only nine undergraduate students in the nation who presented musicological research at the conference.

Thanks also to Dr. Danielle Herrington, who was Trever and Jimmy's research mentor and accompanied to the conference.

He’s shaped generations of musicians. Now we celebrate his final bow.

Join us for a powerful evening honoring Brian Lamb, D.M.A., as he takes the podium for the final time at UCO.

“The Maestro’s Grand Finale Concert” features the UCO Wind Symphony in a moving farewell performance, including world premieres by Carter Pann and Chris Prather and guest appearances by outstanding soloists: Sallie Pollack, organ; Tess Remy-Schumacher, cello; Ryan Sharp, trumpet; and Russell Sharp, trombone.

📅 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2
📍 Mitchell Hall Theatre

This special concert highlights the bold, dynamic sound of the wind symphony—an ensemble of woodwinds, brass and percussion—delivering a program worthy of a remarkable career.

🎟️ Tickets: BronchoArts.com or 405-974-3375
🎓 UCO students receive one free ticket with a valid ID

Come celebrate a legacy that has inspired generations.

Kudos to our winners in the OKC Ladies' Music Club competition this year!

HARP DIVISION
Emelia Johnsen, 2nd place (student of Chelsea Bushong)

WOODWINDS DIVISION
Nathan Teshome - 2nd Alternate (student of Dawn Lindblade-Evans)
Joshua Lee - 3rd Alternate (student of Dawn Lindblade-Evans)

Special thanks to the Ladies Music Club for the support of student musicians in Oklahoma!

From Edmond to Europe—congratulations, Bradley Crowe! 🌍🎶

A proud University of Central Oklahoma music education alumnus, Bradley Crowe (Class of 2009), has been named the 2027 DoWEA Europe Central District Teacher of the Year.

Now a performing arts teacher at Wiesbaden Middle School in Germany, Crowe is being recognized for transforming his program through student-centered teaching that builds musicianship, confidence and connection. His work is inspiring students across the globe—and it all started here.

“I’m super proud of UCO and my time there,” Crowe shared.

We’re proud of you, too.💛💙

Your impact is a powerful reminder of what great music educators do every day—shape lives, build community and create meaningful experiences through the arts.

👏 Join us in celebrating Bradley and the impact of music education everywhere.



📸 Photo from DOWEA Wiesbaden Middle School

Congratulations, Bradley!

From Edmond to Europe—congratulations, Bradley Crowe! 🌍🎶

A proud University of Central Oklahoma music education alumnus, Bradley Crowe (Class of 2009), has been named the 2027 DoWEA Europe Central District Teacher of the Year.

Now a performing arts teacher at Wiesbaden Middle School in Germany, Crowe is being recognized for transforming his program through student-centered teaching that builds musicianship, confidence and connection. His work is inspiring students across the globe—and it all started here.

“I’m super proud of UCO and my time there,” Crowe shared.

We’re proud of you, too.💛💙

Your impact is a powerful reminder of what great music educators do every day—shape lives, build community and create meaningful experiences through the arts.

👏 Join us in celebrating Bradley and the impact of music education everywhere.



📸 Photo from DOWEA Wiesbaden Middle School

Congrats to our vocalists competing in the Oklahoma National Association of Teachers of Singing competition on April 11! UCO had 10 finalists and 4 singers that placed!

Nolan Wiley - 1st place, Musical Theatre 6A
Helena Gay - 3rd place, Musical Theatre 5A
Ayden Hartel - 3rd place, Musical Theatre 8A
Salma Peña - 3rd place, Classical 9A
Jacelyn Gay, finalist
Emilie Lange, finalist
Cindy Lieu, finalist
Alaina Marks, finalist
Ella Misialek, finalist
DezaRae Simmons, finalist

Students are from the studios of Dr. Danielle Herrington or Prof. Sarah Spurlin.

Thanks so much to our indispensably pianists - Dr. Alison Hsieh and Dr. Sam Magrill!

Come join us TODAY in the Tiny Nook! UCO Junior, Amari Kinyanjui, will ignite the nook with some special Flute Salsa moves. 💃 We also welcome, for TN debut, OTIS Trio (Dr.’sTess Remy-Schumacher, Dawn Lindblade-Evans and Sallie Pollack) as they perform a lovely romance by TN’s “muse ‘o spring,” Clara Schumann. Join us in person on the second floor of the UCO SoM or live on UCO SoM page!