OCU Symphony Orchestra
The Oklahoma City University Symphony Orchestra is conducted by Jeffrey Grogan and performs works from the traditional repertoire as well as new music. Students in the orchestra work together in a supportive learning environment to achieve inspiring results. They are regularly coached by the Bass School of Music faculty. The OCU Symphony has been honored with an ASCAP Adventurous Programming Award and represented the United States at the "Meet in Beijing" Arts Festival.
2023-2024 Concert Season
Concert III - 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024
Wind Ensemble & Symphony Orchestra Joint Concert
7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, Petree Hall
Wind Ensemble
Fanfare “Stadt Wien” from Festmusik der Stadt Wien (1943) Richard Strauss (1864-1949)
*Arranged by Seiji Soma, Performed in celebration of the 160th anniversary of Richard Strauss’ birth
Concerto for Tuba (1976)Edward Gregson (b. 1945)
I. Allegro deciso
Andy Chan, tuba
Circus Overture (1944) William Schuman (1910-1992) Arranged by Don Owen
Symphony Orchestra
Fantasy for Flute & Orchestra, Georges Hue
Megan Howell, soloist
Legacy for Oboe & Symphony Orchestra, Oscar Navarro
Mary Grace Schayot, soloist
Concert IV - 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 2024
Symphony Orchestra Concert
7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 2024, OCCC PAC
Purple Mountains, Shuying Li (Oklahoma Premiere)
Concerto for Flute & Harp, Lowell Liebermann
Parthena Owens & Emily Duncan, soloists
*Lowell Liebermann in residence
Star Wars Suite, John Williams