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UCO Bands
As
part of the School of Music and the College of Arts, Media & Design,
the UCO Band program’s
primary goal is the preparation and training of musicians
for careers in music education, performance, and studio teaching.
At the same time, we are committed to providing a positive,
inspiring, and motivating environment for all students who
wish to participate in band at the college level. Our large
ensembles would not be complete without the participation
of students majoring in other academic areas. We want all
band members enjoy a creative experience that will help them
develop into proficient and flexible musicians, prepared
to make a contribution to their artistic community. In addition,
we are focused on maintaining a leadership role among state
and regional colleges and universities in the areas of professional
development and contribution to repertoire and literature.
We hope that participation in UCO Bands will provide opportunities
for musicians to create inspiring musical moments together,
expanding their technical and aesthetic horizons.
Performance opportunities
exist in:
Wind
Symphony
Symphonic Band
Marching Band
Pep Band
Jazz Bands
Chamber Ensembles
Wind
Symphony
Dr. Brian Lamb, Conductor, Bio
The UCO Wind Symphony is the premiere performing ensemble
in the band division of the UCO School of Music. Members
are selected by audition from among the finest musicians at
the university. The symphony is dedicated to playing outstanding
and challenging works of diverse and original styles, while
furthering wind music of artistic and historical significance.
In addition to several campus performances each year, the symphony often performs at regional and national conventions.
The Wind Symphony recently performed
in New York City's prestigious Carnegie Hall.
Hear sample recordings of the Wind Symphony
Martin
Ellerby’s Paris Sketches, mvt. 2
(868k)
Percy
Aldridge Grainger’s Ye Banks and Braes o’ Bonnie
Doon
(924k)
See recent Wind Symphony concert programs:
March
2, 2006
April
20, 2006
October 17, 2006
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Symphonic
Band
Mr. David Hanan, Conductor, Bio
The UCO Symphonic Band encourages high performance standards
and creativity. It is open, by audition, to any instrumentalist
in the university community as a way to expand their musical
and aesthetic horizons. The group seeks to broaden performance
and teaching skills through the programming of interesting
and exciting band repertoire. With a rich heritage of traditional
symphonic and military band literature, this group is able
to also explore the work of contemporary composers. This
ensemble gives at least one major performance in the fall
semester and two performances on campus in the spring semester.
Hear sample recordings of the Symphonic Band:
The
UCO Alma Mater
(328k)
Charles
Ives’ Variations on "America"
(260k)
See recent Symphonic Band concert programs:
March
12, 2003
December
4, 2002
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Marching
Band
Mr. David Hanan, Conductor, Bio
With over 125 members, the UCO Marching Band makes an integral
contribution to the exciting atmosphere of NCAA football
at the University of Central Oklahoma. With performances
at all home games, one away game, and all playoff appearances,
the UCO Marching Band provides spirit, excitement, and entertainment
for the thousands of fans that see the group perform each
season, as well as support and encouragement for the UCO
Broncho football team. The band also performs as an exhibition
group at several high school marching contests each fall.
The quality of the marching band is comparable to any Division
I school in the region, and a recent appearance on a national
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) television special is a
wonderful example of the band’s outstanding national
reputation. Whether performing one of their spectacular halftime
shows, filming a patriotic salute to America, or marching
down the street in the Homecoming Parade, the UCO Marching
Band is exciting, engaging, and entertaining!
Hear a sample recording of the Marching Band:
God
Bless America (374k)
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Pep
Band
Mr. David Hanan, Conductor, Bio
The Pep Band provides entertainment and encourages school
spirit in the energetic atmosphere of all UCO men’s
and women’s home basketball games. The Pep Band also
performs at a select number of matches and tournaments for
the National Champion UCO Wrestling Team. Pep Band musicians
are selected by audition from among the faithful members
of the UCO Marching Band. Pep Band members are compensated
for their rehearsal and performance time, making participation
in the Pep Band a nice way to earn a few dollars of spending
money.
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Jazz Bands
Lee Rucker, Director, Jazz Ensemble
I, Bio
Brian Gorrell, Director, Jazz Ensemble II, Bio
Jeff Kidwell,
Bio
, Director, Jazz Ensemble III
Danny Vaughn, Director, Jazz Guitar Ensemble
The Jazz Bands at UCO are truly world-renowned! For over
25 years, the UCO Jazz Bands have demonstrated through concert
performances, festival appearances and competitions, and
award-winning recordings that they are among the very finest
of our nation’s
college jazz groups. Now, the jazz bands have found a home
in the state-of-the-art UCO Jazz Lab. The Jazz Lab serves
as a classroom space during the day and a concert and performance
venue at night.
The Jazz Studies Program at UCO is closely integrated with
the Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Music Performance and
Music Education. Course work currently being offered provides
the student with a variety of options in these degrees. All
jazz classes and performance ensembles are also available
to any regularly enrolled UCO student, regardless of major.
With the completion of the UCO Jazz Lab, plans are now underway
to expand the performance and course work offerings in the
UCO Jazz Studies Program. Courses in both the undergraduate
and graduate programs will include classes in recording technology,
vocal jazz, jazz history, and music business management.
For complete information, please visit the UCO Jazz Lab Website:
http://www.ucojazzlab.com
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