MASSENKOFF

Massenkoff Russian Folk Festival

Russian culture captivates people around the world. One of Russia’s most celebrated performing arts groups, the Massenkoff Russian Folk Festival, brings the heart of Russian culture to OCCC. Experience, traditional songs, dazzling dances, and live music; Russian culture at its finest! [more..]

Massenkoff Russian Folk Festival Web Site

Educational Presentation - Performance/Lecture - Tuesday, October 27, 11:00 a.m., OCCC Bruce Owen Theater. Nikolai Massenkoff and his Russian Folk Festival will combine song, dance, music, and dialogue to present an overview of Russian culture. Educational Presentation is Free and Open to the Public.

RAVE ON!

A Tribute to the Music of Buddy Holly starring Billy McGuigan

Billy McGuigan and the Rave On Band bring Buddy Holly's persona and music to life. Rave On!, has performed to sold out crowds across the United States. [more..]

Rave On! Web Site

Educational Presentation - Buddy Holly's Musical Legacy, Tuesday, November 10, 3:00 p.m., VPA 132. Billy McGuigan, who portrays Buddy Holly in the play Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story and the theatrical presentation Rave On!, A Tribute to the Music of Buddy Holly, will discuss the importance of Buddy Holly's music and its continuing influence on Rock and Roll today. Educational Presentation is Free and Open to the Public.

THE FOUR FRESHMEN

Smooth harmonies and their own unbeatable accompaniment

The Four Freshmen, one of the top vocal groups of the 1950s, enchanted audiences with songs including It's a Blue World, Mood Indigo, Day By Day, and Graduation Day. Today’s Four Freshmen engage audiences with their upbeat harmonies and unbeatable accompaniment. [more..]

The Four Freshmen Web Site

Educational Presentation - Master Class with the OCCC jazz band, Wednesday, December 2, 11:00 a.m., OCCC Bruce Owen Theater. The members of The Four Freshmen will conduct a master class with OCCC jazz band members. Listen and learn about jazz and ensemble playing. Educational Presentation is Free and Open to the Public.

EDGAR CRUZ & SHANNON Calderon-Primeau

An evening of extraordinary guitar and Latin dance; by two of Oklahoma's favorite artists.

Guitarist Edgar Cruz thrills audiences with the precision, speed, and complexity of his symphony of sound. Shannon Calderon-Primeau’s spellbinding dancing has brought her critical acclaim. Two of Oklahoma’s favorite artists will present an extraordinary evening of guitar and Latin dance. [more..]

Edgar Cruz Web Site and Shannon Calderon-Primeau Web Site

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HOT CLUB OF SAN FRANCISCO

This sizzling group plays the hot jazz of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli.

Gypsy Jazz was created by Hot Club of France talents Django Reinhardt, guitar and Stéphane Grappelli, violin. The Hot Club of San Francisco, spotlighting guitarist Paul Mehling and featuring violinist Evan Price, enshrines and breathes new life into this global phenomenon. [more..]

The Hot Club of San Francisco Web Site

Educational Presentation - Master Class with The Hot Club of San Francisco. Wednesday, February 10, 11:00 a.m., OCCC Bruce Owen Theater. The members of The Hot Club of San Francisco will conduct a master class with members of the OCCC jazz combos. Educational Presentation is Free and Open to the Public.

VALERY KULESHOV

Experience Russian pianist Valery Kuleshov playing the classics of the Grand Masters.

Ninth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition silver medalist Valery Kuleshov’s performances are based on the best Russian piano traditions. He plays with emotional sincerity, rich colors, and brilliant virtuosity, sharing profound and fresh interpretations of the classics of the Grand Masters. [more..]

Valery Kuleshov Web Site

Educational Presentation - Master Class with Valery Kuleshov. Wednesday, March 3, 3:00 p.m., OCCC Bruce Owen Theater. Valery Kuleshov will conduct a master class with OCCC and area piano students. Educational Presentation is Free and Open to the Public.

ROWAN

A vocal-instrumental trio, which plays the beautiful music of the Celtic tradition.

Rowan is a Celtic and World Music trio that blends Celtic and European folk styles. Whether singing about an English Faire, a Jacobite uprising, the American Civil War, or 20th Century Belfast, Rowan’s music evokes the glories of everyday human experiences. [more..]

Rowan Web Site