NSU Department of Music

09/01/2026

Rei and the Moving Castle, a project led by guest bassist Rei Wang, showcases music inspired by the captivating cinematic-literary universe known as anime, as performed by an all-star jazz ensemble. Get your tickets by visiting nsumusic.ludus.com, and we’ll see you on Sept. 18!

08/28/2026

Let’s give a big osiyo to Taron Pounds, our new jazz and facilities assistant coordinator! A former NSU Music student himself, Taron will be helping our department shine through audio production work, administrative assistance, and so much more. He is also serving as our Interim Instructor of Guitar and teaching music coursework. Welcome back to Green Country, Professor Pounds!

08/27/2026

Join our own trumpet professor, Dr. Ben Hay, for this performance celebrating the release of Zen Brass’s recent album, “Voices of Land and Spirit,” which is now available wherever you listen to music 🎺

NSU Guest Artist Recital: Zen Brass

08/19/2026

Join us in welcoming Dr. Xue to the RiverHawk faculty! 🪊

08/14/2026

08/10/2026

The Church Studio presents IN SESSION, a recording session with Jocelyn Gould—an exclusive and immersive listening experience in the iconic Live Room in collaboration with Northeastern State University. Limited to just 50 attendees per show, this event offers a unique opportunity to become part of the recording and tracking process.

As an integral part of the session, each guest will be provided with individual headphones delivering a personalized mix of vocals and multi-track instrumentation. This is more than a concert—it’s a rare glimpse into the artistry of analog recording, a journey into raw and authentic soundscapes.

Director of Jazz Studies Dr. Jordan VanHemert will be performing in the ensemble, and NSU music production students will be assisting with the recording. Join us for this unique performance!

08/06/2026

We are so proud of our Jazz Orchestra and their fantastic director, Dr. Jordan VanHemert!

07/26/2026

Join us this fall as the Community-University Band takes a trip to the seaside! Rehearsals are Monday nights beginning August 17, and the band is open to anyone who can play a band instrument and read music. We’ll “sea” you there! ⛱️

07/19/2026

Let’s give a big RiverHawk welcome to our new Artist Instructor of Horn, Landon Geitzenauer! Professor Geitzenauer is a recent graduate of the University of Arkansas and an alumnus of the University of Oklahoma. He makes his home in Oklahoma City where he freelances and teaches a private studio. Thanks for joining our faculty, Professor Geitzenauer!

07/02/2026

Exciting changes are coming to the RiverHawk Marching Band, including the appointment of our new Director of Bands and marching band director, Dr. Malcolm Burke! The RMB is open to NSU students of any major, with rehearsals on M/W/F at 4 p.m. To register for the band or find more information, visit academics.nsuok.edu/music/band