OCU Music Education

Congratulations Mr. Jones!

Teach music. Change lives.

Introducing our New Band Director Caleb Jones!! A familiar face to the district going into his third year to teach band at Catoosa. Caleb feels that his experiences, both at Catoosa and previous districts, has prepared him for the role. “I am very much looking forward to continue developing my relationship with the school community and am eager to serve the students here at Catoosa.” Please help us in congratulating Caleb Jones!!!

Hooray for our Spring Semester Student Teachers!!! Our small but mighty university will graduate 12 incredible future music educators this Saturday!

Congratulations to our Star Alumna, Amaury McCarver on her new orchestra teaching and leading role this coming fall! 

The Deer Creek Orchestra Program is growing! We are so excited to announce a new addition to our team! Please help us welcome Ms. Amaury McCarver. Amaury is a graduate of OCU Music Education and is currently finishing her first year of teaching at Alcott Middle School in Norman, OK. Ms. McCarver says "I’m excited to join the Deer Creek Orchestra program because I’ve heard so many great things about this community. It’s a place where talent and fun go hand-in-hand, and I can’t wait to join the team and get to work!" We can confidently say you will LOVE Ms. McCarver and all that she will bring to our DC Orchestra family!
Deer Creek School District

We are so grateful to have Dianna Williams here today with us! Here is her bio, please read.

Diana Williams is in her thirty-fourth year as a music educator. Ms. Williams is currently serving as Director of Fine Arts & Activities in the Mid-Del School District serving over 13,000 students in grades K-12.  Recently, she was the Director of Bands/Instrumental Music Coordinator for the Yukon School District.  Prior to joining the Yukon team, Diana taught in the Mid-Del School District at Carl Albert High School, Mustang High School and North Middle School, and Moore High School.  While teaching in Oklahoma, all bands under Ms. Williams have earned the Sweepstakes Award and the Accent with Distinction Award for marching band, concert bands, and jazz bands at the OSSAA State Festival.  Most recently she taught in the Lovejoy ISD in Lucas, Texas, earning sweepstakes and superior awards for both concert and jazz band.  Prior to the move to Texas, Ms. Williams was Director of Bands/Fine Arts Administrator in the Webb City R-7 School District from 1996–2012.  While at Webb City, the program consistently earned straight one ratings and honors in marching band, jazz band, and concert band at local, state, and national festivals.

In addition to her teaching duties, Diana is active as an adjudicator and clinician for marching band, jazz band, and concert band state contests, festivals, honor bands, and camps. Honors and awards include: 2021 OBA Class 6A State Finalist – 6th Place, 2020 Oklahoma Music Educators Conference Honor Band, 2019 OBA State Runner Up in Marching Band - Class 5A, 2021 & 2019 O.S.S.A.A. State Runner Up in Jazz Band – Class 5A, 2015 UT Jazz Festival Champion, 2011 & 2005 Missouri Music Educators Conference Honor Band; 2010 & 2006 Tournament of Roses Parade Band; 2011 Phi Beta Mu (Missouri Chapter) Band Director of the Year; 2002 Webb City Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Year.

Thank you Ms. Williams!

Due to rainy weather, we have to reschedule our celebration today. Updates will be coming soon on when the event will be!

Join us tomorrow!

Final Day – Celebrate Music in Our Schools Month and show your amazing MuEd-STAR Pride!

Hey Alumni – show your Star-Spirit and order your OCU Music Education Polo or Sweatshirt today! Only $30 each or $50 for both, and the polo comes in men or women fit. Order below by this Friday, March 13th
https://forms.gle/Uohm6bDGUT5EJh7f6

Wanda L. Bass School of Music - Oklahoma City University

Right after spring break...Join our recent alumni for a Q&A panel discussion about joining our noble profession!

Hey Alumni – show your Star-Spirit and order your OCU Music Education Polo or Sweatshirt today! Only $30 each or $50 for both, and the polo comes in men or women fit. Order below by this Friday, March 13th
https://forms.gle/Uohm6bDGUT5EJh7f6

Wanda L. Bass School of Music - Oklahoma City University

All NAfME members- Chapter meeting TOMORROW!