Spotlight on the arts

For our July 9 episode we sit down with Lucas Ross with the American Banjo Museum. We discuss the history of the banjo, how he got involved with the instrument and the museum, and what we can expect from his program titled 'A Very Muppet Sing-Along with Lucas Ross.'

For our July 2 episode we sit down with Dr. Tommy Dobbs and Sarah Neely with the Great Plains International Marimba Competition. We discuss this year's event and how it's evolved over its 13 years. Next we sit down with Sherry Klechka and Nathaly Ramos with the Paseo Arts Association. They join the program to discuss July's First Friday Gallery Walk and 3 new exhibitions coming to the...

For our June 25 episode we sit down with Lester Claravall and Kelsey Rogers to learn about the Children's Health Foundation's Dancing For A Miracle taking place August 22nd at 5:30pm at the Embassy Suites in Norman. Then we sit down with Amy Stephens with the Edmond History Museum to learn about this year's Songs and Stripes Big Band Show taking place Friday, July 3 at 2:30, 4:30, and...

For our June 18 episode we sit down with Eric Walschap, Program Director with Jazz in June, to learn about the artists coming to this years festival which kicks off tonight in Andrews Park. Then we sit down with Alex Johnson, Kevin W. Smith, and Nicholas Bartell with Cimarron Opera to discuss their two productions of Gilbert and Sullivan's Patience.

For our June 11 episode we sit down with Zoe Elrod with the Metropolitan Library System to learn about their Summer Reading Program and Neighborhood Arts programming. Next we sit down with Tyler Woods with Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park to learn about their production of The Tempest. Finally, we sit down with Kenzie Beckham and Sierra Sikes with the Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma’s production of Anni...

For our June 4 episode I sit down with violinist Angelica Pereira to learn about her program titled Raices, Music of Latin America, taking place this Saturday. Next I sit down with vocalist and composer Karena Van Horn to learn about her program “Karena Sings With Friends,” taking place this Sunday. Finally I sit down with Sherry Klechka with the Paseo Arts Association to learn about this First Fr...

For our May 21 episode we sit down with Dylan Madoux with the Oklahoma Baroque Orchestra and Dr. David Anderson with Chamber Music in Oklahoma. They join us to discuss their collaborative program featuring Vivaldi's The Four Seasons on Sunday, May 24 at 4pm at Christ the King Catholic Church.

For our May 14 episode we sit down with Kaleb Benda and Hamed Erfani with the Oklahoma Chamber Symphony to learn about their season finale concert taking place on Saturday, May 16 at 7pm. Next we sit down with Kaleb Benda and Noah Pool with the Oklahoma Community Orchestra to learn about their season-finale concert on Sunday, May 17 at 3pm. Finally, we sit down with Dr. Julie Yu with Canterbury Vo...

For our May 7 episode, we sit down with Drs. Julia Montag and JoBeth Moad with the OCU School of Music to learn about the events wrapping up the school calendar and what will be taking place this summer. Then we sit down with Amanda Bleakley with the Paseo Arts Association to learn about the 49th Paseo Arts Festival taking place and volunteer opportunities.

For our April 30 episode we sit down with Dr. Rob Glaubitz with the University of Central Oklahoma School of Music for his weekly visit where he details all the upcoming concerts, recitals, and productions coming to UCO. Next we sit down with Dr. Julia Montag with the Wanda L. Bass School of Music and Theatre for her weekly visit learning about their upcoming productions and concerts. Then we’re j...

For our April 23 episode we sit down with Dr. Rob Glaubitz with the University of Central Oklahoma School of Music for his weekly visit where he details all the upcoming concerts, recitals, and productions coming to UCO. Next we sit down with Dr. Julia Montag with the Wanda L. Bass School of Music and Theatre for her weekly visit learning about their upcoming productions and concerts. Then we sit...

For our April 16 episode we sit down with Dr. Rob Glaubitz with the UCO School of Music for his weekly visit where he details all the upcoming concerts and productions coming to UCO. He then reveals to us the 3rd production in Painted Sky Opera's 10th Anniversary Season. Next we sit down with Dr. Julia Montag with the Wanda L. Bass School of Music and Theatre at OCU for her weekly spot informi...

For our April 9 episode we sit down with Dr. Rob Glaubitz for his weekly visit detailing all the upcoming concerts and recitals at UCO. We then speak with Dr. Glaubitz about the next production being revealed for Painted Sky Opera's 10th Anniversary Season. Next we sit down with Dr. Julia Montag with Oklahoma City University for her weekly spot highlighting the upcoming concerts and recitals c...

For our April 2 episode we sit down with Dr. Rob Glaubitz with Painted Sky Opera to learn about their opening production to their 10th Anniversary Season. Next we sit down with Dr. Julia Montag from OCU to learn about their upcoming concerts and productions. Then we sit down with Kaleb Benda with the Oklahoma Chamber Symphony to learn about their Maundy Thursday program taking place tonight. Final...

For our March 26 episode we sit down with Dr. Rob Glaubitz with the UCO School of Music for his weekly conversation detailing the upcoming concerts and recitals taking place at UCO. Then we sit down with the newly-appointed Dean of the Wanda L. Bass School of Music and School of Theatre, Dr. Julia Montag. She stops by the Classical KUCO studios to help us learn a little about her, her background,...

For our March 19 episode we sit down with Dr. Damin Spritzer with the University of Oklahoma to learn about a guest organ recital taking place this weekend. Next we sit down with Dylan Madoux with the Oklahoma Baroque Orchestra to learn about the next concert in their Salon Series titled, 'Musical Jokes.' Finally we sit down with Dr. Julie Yu with Canterbury Voices to learn about their nex...

For our March 12 episode we sit down with Dr. Brian Lamb, Director of Bands at the University of Central Oklahoma. He joins the program to discuss his penultimate concert titled 'Resonance,' and featuring the H2 Saxophone Quartet and soprano, Dr. Danielle Herrington.

For our February 26 episode we sit down with Dr. Rob Glaubitz with the UCO School of Music for his weekly visit where he details all the upcoming concerts, productions, and recitals coming to UCO. Next we sit down with Drs. Keith White, Tess Remy-Schumacher, and Scott Erickson to learn about their FACS Recital titled 'New Music for Oboe and Cello' this Sunday at the Jazz Lab. Then I sit do...

For our February 19 episode we sit down with Dr. Rob Glaubitz with the UCO School of Music for his weekly visit where he details all the upcoming concerts, recitals, and productions coming to UCO. Then we sit down with Dr. Barbara DeMaio and Dr. Sallie Pollack to learn about their FACS Recital, 'An Evening of Italian Composers,' taking place this Sunday. Next we sit down with Kris Markes a...

For our February 12 episode we sit down with Dr. Rob Glaubitz with the UCO School of Music for his weekly visit. Next we sit down with Dr. Michael T. Geib with the Brisch Center for Historical Performance to learn about their next concert taking place this weekend. Then we sit down with Nicole Kenley-Miller and Ksenia Leletkina with the University of Oklahoma's production of Mozart's '...

For our February 5 episode we sit down with Dr. Rob Glaubitz with the UCO School of Music for his weekly conversation where he details all the upcoming concerts, productions, and recitals coming to UCO. Next we sit down with Sherry Kletchka with the Paseo Arts Association. She joins the program to discuss the Paseo Artists Collective as well as the new exhibitions coming to the Paseo Art and Creat...

For our January 29 episode we sit down with Dr. Rob Glaubitz with the University of Central Oklahoma for his weekly visit detailing all the concerts, productions, and recitals coming to UCO. Then we sit down with Dr. Clifton Evans, Music Director with the Oklahoma Youth Orchestra. He joins the program to tell us about the Concerto Contest Winners Concert taking place this Sunday at 4pm. Finally we...

For our January 26 episode Dr. Rob Glaubitz joins us for his weekly segment where he highlights the upcoming concerts, programs, and recitals happening at the UCO School of Music. Then we sit down with Giacomo Catana, a violinist with the Venice Baroque Orchestra. He joins the program to talk about their performance on Wednesday, February 11 at 7:30pm at Armstrong Auditorium in Edmond.

For our January 15 episode we sit down with Kaleb Benda, Music Director with the Oklahoma Chamber Symphony, to learn about their Chamber Concert #4, Sponsor Spotlight, taking place January 17. Next we sit down with Joseph Ripka and Sarah Steinhardt with St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral to learn about the St. Olaf Choir Concert taking place Tuesday, February 3. Finally we sit down with Puffer Jon...

For our January 8 episode we sit down with Logan Fish with Poteet Theatre at St. Luke's Methodist Church to learn about some upcoming auditions, camps, and productions taking place in Spring 2026.