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10/13/2026

TOMORROW! Join the Ottawa University Music Department for their Combined Spring Concert!

7 pm
Fredrikson Chapel
1001 S Cedar Dr, Ottawa, KS 66067

OR tune into our livestream: https://www.kcacnetwork.com/ottawaks/?B=4577994

We’ll see you there!
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10/09/2026

The Ottawa University Music Department is coming at ya with some fun performances!

TOMORROW, Saturday, October 10 we'll be performing at the Lake Garnett Grand Prix Revival at 2 pm AND from 5-7 pm. Visit https://www.lggpr.org to learn more about this unique and exciting event.

WEDNESDAY, October 14 we will present our combined Fall Concert at 7 pm in Fredrikson Hall on our campus in Ottawa, KS. This concert will feature the Wind Ensemble, Concert Choir, and Jazz Studies groups. If you can't be there to support our student musicians in person, you can do so by joining our livestream: https://www.kcacnetwork.com/ottawaks/?B=4577994

We can't wait to see you all at one or both of these events!
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10/06/2026

The Ottawa University Music Department is ready to dig in and have some fun!

🎵SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 @ 2:00 PM & 5:00-7:00 PM

- OU Jazz Studies performs for the Lake Garnett Grand Prix Revival

* This unique event will feature automobiles from the 1940s-60s in car shows and races. OU Jazz Studies will provide period-appropriate music to add to the atmosphere and spirit of the event. Learn more here: https://www.lggpr.org

🎵WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 @ 7:00 PM in Fredrikson Chapel
- Combined Fall Concert, featuring the OU Wind Ensemble, Concert Choir, and Jazz Studies ensembles.

* Can't be there in person? Tune in to our livestream: https://www.kcacnetwork.com/ottawaks/?B=4577994

Please join us for one or both of these events!
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09/29/2026

Hey band directors and students!

🎵Senior auditions start NEXT MONTH on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24. We invite high school seniors to compete for generous scholarships!
https://www.ottawa.edu/musicaudition

🎵 Registration for the Ottawa University Jazz Festival is open and filling up fast! Reserve your spot here: https://www.ottawa.edu/oujazzfestival
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09/25/2026

Mark your calendars for the 13th annual Lake Garnett Grand Prix Revival on October 10, which will include performances from Ottawa University Jazz Studies!

This unique event will feature automobiles from the 1940s-1960s in car shows and races! We will provide period-appropriate music to add to the atmosphere and spirit of the event. Learn more here: https://www.lggpr.org

You can hear us at 2 pm for the Revival Row and again from 5-7 PM. We hope to see you there!

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09/08/2026

We're excited to host the annual Ottawa University Jazz Festival on February 17-18, 2027!

This non-competitive festival is aimed at educating and inspiring your students. It features 30 min performances, 30 min clinics with esteemed jazz professionals, and a midday concert featuring OU Jazz Faculty and a special guest (TBA)!

Recent guest artists include Bobby Watson, Dave Weckl, Lisa Henry, and Isaiah Collier!

Register your ensembles for a fun and formative experience: https://www.ottawa.edu/oujazzfestival

08/28/2026

Our Director of Jazz Studies and Professor of Saxophone, Dan Thomas, is excited to celebrate the birthday of Charlie Parker at Ted's Taproom TOMORROW, August 29th 8-11:30pm. He will be joined by his friends Joe Parisi on Trumpet, Brian Ward on Keys, Forest Stewart on Bass and Marty Morrison on drums. 1829 McGee St, Kansas City MO 64108, USA.

Join us for a fun night of music to celebrate jazz pioneer and legend, Charlie Parker!

08/21/2026

Happy Friday, music lovers!

08/17/2026

The Ottawa University Music Department is poised for another great semester. We're thankful and reflective of the fun and challenges that last year brought and can't wait to forge ahead, with new lessons and memories on the horizon. ✌💙🎵

06/29/2026

The 2026 Ottawa University Jazz Camp was a huge success! We enjoyed a wonderful week of music, education, camaraderie, and more music!

Thank you to our campers, parents, interns, camp faculty, OU staff, and our sponsors for helping us make it happen. ✌️💙🎵🙌

A special thank you to our Department Chair/Director of Jazz Studies/Professor of Applied Saxophone/jazz camp director, Dan Thomas for hosting a fun and educational event on our campus!

Address

1001 South Cedar Street
Ottawa, KS
66067

Telephone

+17852482342

Website

http://www.ottawa.edu/bravesmusic

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