UCO School of Music

08/25/2026

🥁 The Stampede of Sound is bringing the noise all across Oklahoma this fall!

From parades and football games to a championship exhibition performance, the UCO Stampede of Sound has a full fall schedule — and we want to see you in the stands, along the parade route and cheering them on! 🥁🎺

Fall 2026 Performance Schedule

📍 Sept. 19
Route 66 Centennial Salute Parade
Oklahoma State Fair

🏈 Sept. 26 | 7 p.m.
UCO Homecoming Game vs. Northwest Missouri State
Chad Richison Stadium

🎉 Oct. 3 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Fiestas de las Américas Parade
Oklahoma City
Parade begins at Scissortail Park and travels south on Robinson Avenue to Calle Dos Cinco.

🏈 Oct. 10 | 7 p.m.
UCO Home Football Game vs. Fort Hays State
Chad Richison Stadium

🥁 Oct. 24
Oklahoma Bandmasters Association Class 5A Marching Championship
UCO host event
Stampede of Sound exhibition performance
Chad Richison Stadium

🏈 Oct. 31 | 1 p.m.
UCO Home Football Game vs. Nebraska Kearney
Chad Richison Stadium

🇺🇸 Nov. 14 | 1 p.m.
Veterans Tribute Game vs. Missouri Western
Chad Richison Stadium
Featuring a mass band with high school students and alumni

Bring the noise. Follow the Stampede. 🤘

Go Broncos! 🥁🐴

07/11/2026

Please join us in welcoming Darby Cassaday to the University of Central Oklahoma as our new director of bands!

A respected music educator, conductor and arts leader, Cassaday brings decades of experience building outstanding band programs, recruiting student musicians and creating meaningful partnerships with schools and communities across Oklahoma.

In this role, he will oversee the university’s band program, including the Stampede of Sound marching band, conduct the UCO Wind Symphony, teach conducting courses and collaborate with the music education area.

UCO Bands has a proud tradition of artistic excellence and community connection, and Cassaday is ready to build on it.

"I look forward to working alongside our students, faculty, alumni and community partners to honor that legacy by advancing artistic excellence, student success and community partnerships," Cassaday said.

Welcome to the Broncho Arts family, Darby — we can't wait to see where you take UCO Bands next! 💙💛


Darby Cassaday University of Central Oklahoma

05/12/2026

There's nothing quite like patriotic music on a warm summer evening — and this one comes with ice cream. 🇺🇸🎶

LibertyFest's "Concert in the Park" returns to the lawn next to Mitchell Hall Theatre at the University of Central Oklahoma for a free, family-friendly evening of live patriotic music performed by the LibertyFest Community Band. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, gather the whole family and plan to stay for ice cream following the performance. 🍦

🎺 Musicians — this one's for you. Community band members are invited to perform with us this Fourth of July. Whether you played in high school, college or just never put down your instrument, there's a seat for you. Sign up at go.uco.edu/libertyfest.

📍 Lawn next to Mitchell Hall Theatre, University of Central Oklahoma
🅿️ Free parking near University Drive and Main Street or at the Nigh University Center

Sponsored by Highland Dairy Foods and the University of Central Oklahoma.

05/01/2026

Channel 9 featured Dr. Brian Lamb ahead of Saturday's farewell concert, and it's worth a watch. After 25 years leading UCO's Wind Symphony — and 37 years in music education — Dr. Lamb steps down with one final performance. Former students are traveling from across the country to be in the audience, and some are joining him on stage.

https://www.news9.com/arts-culture/uco-band-director-conducts-last-concert-edmond

Saturday, May 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Mitchell Hall Theatre, UCO
Tickets are available at BronchoArts.com. UCO students get in free with ID.

University of Central Oklahoma KWTV - NEWS 9

04/24/2026

Congrats to Jimmy Miller and Trever Spruill, who were selected to present their research at the National Conference for Undergraduate Research on April 12-15 in Richmond, Virginia! The two UCO students were among only nine undergraduate students in the nation who presented musicological research at the conference.

Thanks also to Dr. Danielle Herrington, who was Trever and Jimmy's research mentor and accompanied to the conference.

04/20/2026

He’s shaped generations of musicians. Now we celebrate his final bow.

Join us for a powerful evening honoring Brian Lamb, D.M.A., as he takes the podium for the final time at UCO.

“The Maestro’s Grand Finale Concert” features the UCO Wind Symphony in a moving farewell performance, including world premieres by Carter Pann and Chris Prather and guest appearances by outstanding soloists: Sallie Pollack, organ; Tess Remy-Schumacher, cello; Ryan Sharp, trumpet; and Russell Sharp, trombone.

📅 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2
📍 Mitchell Hall Theatre

This special concert highlights the bold, dynamic sound of the wind symphony—an ensemble of woodwinds, brass and percussion—delivering a program worthy of a remarkable career.

🎟️ Tickets: BronchoArts.com or 405-974-3375
🎓 UCO students receive one free ticket with a valid ID

Come celebrate a legacy that has inspired generations.

04/17/2026

Kudos to our winners in the OKC Ladies' Music Club competition this year!

HARP DIVISION
Emelia Johnsen, 2nd place (student of Chelsea Bushong)

WOODWINDS DIVISION
Nathan Teshome - 2nd Alternate (student of Dawn Lindblade-Evans)
Joshua Lee - 3rd Alternate (student of Dawn Lindblade-Evans)

Special thanks to the Ladies Music Club for the support of student musicians in Oklahoma!

04/17/2026

From Edmond to Europe—congratulations, Bradley Crowe! 🌍🎶

A proud University of Central Oklahoma music education alumnus, Bradley Crowe (Class of 2009), has been named the 2027 DoWEA Europe Central District Teacher of the Year.

Now a performing arts teacher at Wiesbaden Middle School in Germany, Crowe is being recognized for transforming his program through student-centered teaching that builds musicianship, confidence and connection. His work is inspiring students across the globe—and it all started here.

“I’m super proud of UCO and my time there,” Crowe shared.

We’re proud of you, too.💛💙

Your impact is a powerful reminder of what great music educators do every day—shape lives, build community and create meaningful experiences through the arts.

👏 Join us in celebrating Bradley and the impact of music education everywhere.



📸 Photo from DOWEA Wiesbaden Middle School

04/17/2026

Congratulations, Bradley!

From Edmond to Europe—congratulations, Bradley Crowe! 🌍🎶

A proud University of Central Oklahoma music education alumnus, Bradley Crowe (Class of 2009), has been named the 2027 DoWEA Europe Central District Teacher of the Year.

Now a performing arts teacher at Wiesbaden Middle School in Germany, Crowe is being recognized for transforming his program through student-centered teaching that builds musicianship, confidence and connection. His work is inspiring students across the globe—and it all started here.

“I’m super proud of UCO and my time there,” Crowe shared.

We’re proud of you, too.💛💙

Your impact is a powerful reminder of what great music educators do every day—shape lives, build community and create meaningful experiences through the arts.

👏 Join us in celebrating Bradley and the impact of music education everywhere.



📸 Photo from DOWEA Wiesbaden Middle School

04/16/2026

Welcome to the April 2026 Tiny Nook! UCO Junior, Amari Kinyanjui, will ignite the nook with some special Flute Salsa moves. 💃 We also welcome, for TN debut, OTIS Trio (Dr.’s Tess Remy-Schumacher, Dawn Lindblade-Evans and Sallie Pollack) as they perform a lovely romance by TN’s “muse ‘o spring,” Clara Schumann.

Join us in person on the second floor of the UCO SoM or live on UCO SoM page!