If you are passionate about the art and craft of music, we share that passion. Established in 1908, the OU School of Music has been helping students pursue their musical and academic dreams for more than a century. Combining a world-class faculty and staff, state of the art facilities, and a comprehensive array of inspiring performance and academic opportunities, we invite you to join us as we aspire to create the musical future.
¡Bienvenidos a la Escuela de Música!
Si te apasiona el arte y oficio de la música, compartimos esa pasión. Establecida en 1908, la Escuela de Música de la OU ha estado ayudando a los estudiantes a perseguir sus sueños académicos y musicales durante más de un siglo. Combinando un profesorado y personal de clase mundial, instalaciones vanguardistas y una amplia gama de oportunidades académicas y para realizar presentaciones inspiradoras, te invitamos a unirte a nosotros mientras aspiramos a crear el futuro musical.
Information for Prospective Students
Events & Announcements
See our Event Calendar page for more information about upcoming events.
We’re excited to share a new way to enjoy the engaging artistry of the OU School of Music this season!
The Subscription Series Flex Package gives you the freedom to attend performances on your schedule while saving 25% on ticket prices. With the package, you’ll receive 10 discounted tickets that can be used for any ticketed School of Music event.
Use all ten tickets for one concert, spread them out across multiple Sutton Series events, or mix and match throughout the year—it’s entirely up to you—present your pass or passes to the usher and enjoy the concert. You can order as many subscriptions as you'd like.
You can purchase the package here: https://oufinearts.evenue.net/events/CPI
Experience more of the brilliant performances that make our School of Music a vital part of the OU community, all with the convenience and flexibility that fits your schedule.
We hope to see you at a concert soon!
One of the greatest guitarists of all time, 6x GRAMMY® Nominee Mike Stern (former guitarist for Blood, Sweat & Tears), was voted as one of Down Beat Magazine’s 75 Best Guitarists of All Time, only 11 spots behind Jimi Hendrix. He has performed with legendary musicians like Miles Davis, Jaco Pastorius, Eric Johnson, the Brecker Brothers, Arturo Sandoval, and many more.
Joining Mike Stern is a quintet of other masters of their instruments, including:
- Leni Stern on Guitar, one of Guitar Player Magazine’s “50 Most Sensational Female Guitarists of All Time”
- Jimmy Haslip on Bass, a 23x GRAMMY® Nominated, 2x GRAMMY® Winning founding member of the The Yellowjackets
- Steve Pruitt on Drums, one of Oklahoma’s own and one of the most in-demand drummers on the planet. A former member of Snarky Puppy, he has performed or toured with legends like Jeff Lorber, Phil Woods, Bernard Wright, Oz Noy, and is a former Professor of Drum Set/Jazz Studies at the University of North Texas
- Bob Franceschini on Saxophone, a 5x GRAMMY® Nominated Saxophonist who has toured the world with the biggest stars, including Celine Dion, Paul Simon, Lionel Richie, Tower of Power, Jennifer Lopez, and dozens of others
Sunday, November 16th
- 7:00 - 8:30pm - Sharp Concert Hall - Mike Stern Quintet Performance - $10 Tickets Online (link below) or at Box Office
- 9:00am - 9:50am - Catlett 032 - Teaching General Music Class (General Workshop/Q&A)
- 12:00pm - 12:50pm - Catlett 109 - Resonance Full Band Q&A
- 8:00pm - 9:15pm - Sharp Concert Hall - OU Jazz Bands Concert ft. Mike Stern Quintet - $10 Tickets Online (link below) or at Box Office
- 10:30am - 11:20am - Fred Jones Art Museum Sandy Bell Gallery - Jazz Improv Class
- 1:30pm - 2:20pm - Catlett 107A - Drumset & Bass Masterclass
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