UCO School of Music

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.

04/17/2026

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!

04/16/2026

Congrats to our vocalists competing in the Oklahoma National Association of Teachers of Singing competition on April 11! UCO had 10 finalists and 4 singers that placed!

Nolan Wiley - 1st place, Musical Theatre 6A
Helena Gay - 3rd place, Musical Theatre 5A
Ayden Hartel - 3rd place, Musical Theatre 8A
Salma Peña - 3rd place, Classical 9A
Jacelyn Gay, finalist
Emilie Lange, finalist
Cindy Lieu, finalist
Alaina Marks, finalist
Ella Misialek, finalist
DezaRae Simmons, finalist

Students are from the studios of Dr. Danielle Herrington or Prof. Sarah Spurlin.

Thanks so much to our indispensably pianists - Dr. Alison Hsieh and Dr. Sam Magrill!

04/15/2026

Come join us TODAY in the 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.’sTess 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!

04/15/2026

We gathered today to celebrate and honor two remarkable members of our School of Music—Brian Lamb, D.M.A., and Marilyn Govich, D.M.A.—as they prepare for retirement.

Dr. Lamb concludes 25 years as Director of Bands, leading the Wind Symphony to national and international recognition and shaping generations of musicians.

Dr. Govich marks an incredible 41 years at UCO, leaving a lasting legacy through her teaching, performance and mentorship in vocal arts.

Their impact on our students, our programs and our community is immeasurable, and their presence will be deeply missed.

If you’ve been inspired by Dr. Lamb or Dr. Govich, we invite you to share your well-wishes and favorite memories in the comments below. 💛💙