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Today we celebrate our Greenwood School of Music undergraduate graduates as they take their talents beyond GSM and into the world. 🎓🎶

Through countless rehearsals, performances, late-night practice sessions, friendships, and unforgettable memories, you’ve made your mark on our community in so many meaningful ways.

Congratulations to the GSM Class of 2026 undergraduate graduates. Your future is just getting started, and we’re cheering you on every step of the way. 🤠🧡

Calling all graduating GSM undergraduate and master’s students 🎓

Join us tonight for our Graduation Reception immediately following the Hooding Ceremony! Celebrate your incredible accomplishment with fellow graduates, faculty, family, and friends while enjoying light bites and refreshments in the Student Lounge.

We can’t wait to celebrate you and this exciting milestone!

End-of-year check 👀🎶

Before you head out for summer, take care of a few quick things:

🔐 Clear out lockers & return locks by Sat. 5/9 at 5 PM (GSM 325)
🔑 Turn in GSM keys by Wed. 5/6 at 5 PM (Admin Suite)
🧥 Check Lost & Found outside the Admin Office — unclaimed items after Fri. 5/8 will be donated
🔌 Missing electronics? Check with Saundra!

The Greenwood School of Music at Oklahoma State University is searching for two dynamic artists/educators to join our faculty:

✨ Visiting Assistant Professor of Oboe
🥁 Visiting Assistant Professor of Percussion

These one-year positions (starting Fall 2026) offer the chance to teach, perform, and help grow a vibrant community of musicians while mentoring the next generation of artists.

📲 Learn more and apply through the link in bio:
Oboe: https://jobs.okstate.edu/jobs/visiting-assistant-professor-of-oboe-af8989-stillwater-oklahoma-united-states

Percussion: https://jobs.okstate.edu/jobs/visiting-assistant-professor-of-percussion-af7797-stillwater-oklahoma-united-states

🎉 It’s National College Decision Day! 🎓

Today we’re celebrating YOU and the exciting next step ahead. We are so excited to welcome our newest class of students to the Greenwood School of Music this fall! 🎶

Get ready to grow, create, perform, and find your place in a community that’s all about passion, connection, and making music that matters. We can’t wait to see what you bring to the stage and beyond.

Got your scholarship offer? Lock it in and make it official 💥 Then share the news and tag us so we can celebrate with you!

Last week’s Undergraduate Research Symposium highlighted the impressive work of our Greenwood School of Music students!

Vocal Music Education majors Carter Wells and Katie Coughlin (’29) presented their project, “Listening in Difference: A duoethnography of pitch perception and music learning,” under the mentorship of Ben Kambs. Their research explored how musicians experience and process pitch in different ways, offering meaningful insight into music learning and pedagogy.

We also celebrate:

🎨 Pamela Kenworthy (Art: Studio, BFA '28 | OSU Concert Band), who presented “Microscopic Moments: Want a Bite?” with mentor Liz Roth. This year’s event also introduced a visual arts session,

🎭 Brinkley Niles (Theatre BA '29 | Cantamus Camerata & Concert Chorale), who presented “Whose Briefs Count? Mapping Regional Influence in Healthcare Cases Before the Supreme Court” with mentor Christine Bird

We are proud to see our students contributing thoughtful, interdisciplinary research that reflects the depth and creativity of the arts at OSU. Go Pokes!

To learn more about the annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, visit: https://news.okstate.edu/articles/communications/2026/student-researchers-shine-at-5th-annual-undergraduate-research-symposium

The OSU Choirs are pleased to announce the return of the Madrigal Dinner, a cherished holiday tradition at Oklahoma State University. This special event will be offered on December 4 and 5, and audiences are encouraged to save these dates in anticipation of an unforgettable experience that will sell out quickly.

Under the direction of Dr. Christopher Haygood, Director of Choral and Vocal Studies and Professor of Conducting and Choral Music, the madrigal singers will transport you to another time with music, storytelling, and all the festive vibes.

First established in 1974, the Madrigal Dinner has long been a highlight of the holiday season at OSU. Proceeds from the event will directly support choral program scholarships, support student travel and create life-changing opportunities, making it both a meaningful and impactful occasion.

Additional details will be announced this fall. Stay tuned!