Spotlight on the arts

For our December 18 episode we sit down with Kaleb Benda with the Oklahoma Community Orchestra to learn about their holiday concert in McAlester this Sunday. Next we sit down with Dr. Susan Adams-Johnson with Scissortail Productions to learn about two programs to close out the calendar year. Then we sit down with Dr. Zachary Daniels with the Oklahoma Metropolitan Orchestra to learn more about thei...

For our December 11 episode we're joined by Kaleb Benda, Music Director with the Oklahoma Chamber Symphony. He joins the show to discuss their program, 'Sounds of the Season.' Next we sit down with Dr. Susan Adams-Johnson with Scissortail Productions to learn about two events taking place across the state. Finally we sit down with Amanda Bleakley, Sherry Kletchka, and Isabella Mertins...

For our December 4 episode we are joined by Dr. Brian Lamb and Dr. Rob Glaubitz from the UCO School of Music. Rob joins us for his weekly visit detailing the concerts and recitals coming to UCO, and Brian discusses the Wind Symphony Concert taking place. Then we're joined by Kaleb Benda, Maycie Simmons, Chloe Johnson, and Pyper Haines. They join the program to talk about the 3rd annual Edmond&...

For our November 13 episode we sit down with Dr. Rob Glaubitz with the University of Central Oklahoma School of Music where he details all the upcoming concert, productions, and recitals that will take place at the UCO School of Music in the upcoming week.

For our November 6 episode we sit down with Dr. Rob Glaubitz with the UCO School of Music for his weekly visit detailing the upcoming concerts, recitals, and productions at the UCO School of Music. Next we sit down with Alexander Mickelthwate, Music Director with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic. He joins the program to discuss their Pops Program, 'Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphon...

For our October 30 episode we sit down with the Director of the UCO School of Music, Dr. Rob Glaubitz, for his weekly visit detailing all the upcoming concerts, productions, and recitals coming to UCO. Then we sit down with Kaleb Benda, Artistic Director with the Oklahoma Chamber Symphony. He joins the program to discuss their program, Dia de Muertos, which can be seen November 1 and November 2. F...

For our October 23 episode we sit down with Dr. Rob Glaubitz for his weekly visit detailing all the productions, concerts, and recitals taking place at UCO in the upcoming week. Next we sit down with Dr. Julie Yu, Artistic Director with Canterbury Voices. She joins the program to discuss their season-opening concert titled Dies Ire: Songs of the Shadows. Then we sit down with Dr. Clifton Evans, ne...

For our October 16 episode we sit down with Dr. Rob Glaubitz for two segments. In the first he joins us for his weekly visit as Director of the UCO School of Music letting us know about the upcoming concerts and recitals taking place. In the second segment he joins us to talk about Painted Sky Opera's Sunset Soiree taking place Friday, October 24. Next we sit down with Dylan Madoux with the Ok...

For our October 9 episode we're joined by Dr. Rob Glaubitz for two segments. In the first he joins us as Director of the School of Music at UCO for his weekly visit informing us on all the concerts and recitals taking place. In the second segment he joins us to talk about Painted Sky Opera's Sunset Soiree taking place Friday, October 24. Then we're joined by Dr. David Anderson with Cha...

For our October 2 episode we sit down with Dr. Rob Glaubitz for two segments. In the first he joins us as Director of the School of Music at UCO to let us know about the upcoming concerts and recitals taking place. In the second segment he joins us to discuss Painted Sky Opera's production of Proving Up. Then we're joined by Jenny Brand, Dani Becker, Holly McNatt, and Lindsay Seamen with t...

For our September 25 episode we sit down with Dr. Rob Glaubitz with the University of Central Oklahoma School of Music for his weekly visiting discussing the upcoming concerts and recitals at UCO. Then we sit down with Dr. Zachary Daniels with the Heartland Orchestra to learn about their concert featuring Beethoven's 1st Symphony. Next we sit down with Kaleb Benda and Hamed Erfani with the Okl...

For our September 18 episode we sit down with Dr. Rob Glaubitz, Director of the UCO School of Music, and Alissa Isaac, freshman vocal music major. They join the program to highlight the upcoming concerts at the UCO School of Music, as well as detailing what it's like to be a freshman music major at UCO. Then we sit down with Puffer Jones with the Kemp Concert Series. He joins the program to de...

For our September 11 episode we sit down with Dr. Rob Glaubitz with the University of Central Oklahoma School of Music for his weekly visit highlighting all the concerts and events taking place within the UCO School of Music. Then we sit down with Douglas Newell and Tori Calderone with the Enid Symphony to learn about their season-opening concert titled 'Rhapsody in Blue.' Next we are join...

For our September 4 episode we sit down with Dylan Madoux with the Oklahoma Baroque Orchestra to learn about their season-opening performance this Saturday, September 6 at 7:30pm titled 'The Concerted Consort.' Then we sit down with Drs. Michael T. Geib and Karl Nelson with the Brisch Center for Historical Performance to learn about their next concert taking place Sunday, September 7. Next...

For our August 28 episode we sit down with Logan Fish with St. Luke's Methodist Church and Poteet Theatre. He joins the program to fill us in on the programs, productions, and classes coming to St. Luke's and Poteet Theatre this Fall.

For our August 21 episode we sit down with Amy Stephens, Executive Director with the Edmond History Museum. She joins the program to discuss the classes and programs being offered through the month of September as well as the newest exhibition that details Edmond during the Vietnam War.

For our July 31 episode we sit down with Amanda Bleakley and Leondre Lattimore with the Paseo Arts Association to learn about the August First Friday Gallery Walk along with three new exhibitions coming to the Paseo Art and Creativity Center. Then we sit down with Erin Woods with Oklahoma Shakespeare. She is the director for their production of Love's Labour's Lost which kicks off on Augus...

For our July 24 episode we sit down with Jay Branson, architect and owner of Prairie Haven Wedding and Events Venue in Guthrie, where Kyle Dillingham and Horseshoe Road will be performing on Friday, July 25 at 7:30pm. He tells us the story of how this unique structure came to life. Then we sit down with Amber Sharples, Executive Director with the Oklahoma Arts Council. She joins the program to let...

For our July 17 episode we sit down with Michael Baron and Lyn Cramer with the Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. They join the program to inform us about their production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma, taking place July 29 thru August 3 at the Civic Center Music Hall in downtown Oklahoma City.

For our July 10 episode we sit down with Logan Fish with Poteet Theatre at St. Luke's Methodist Church. He joins the program to discuss the summer camps taking place as well as debuting the 2025-26 season.

For our July 3 episode we sit down with Dr. Tommy Dobbs with the Great Plains International Marimba Competition taking place July 10 thru July 12 at OCU. Next we sit down with Dr. Zachary Daniels with the Winds of the Prairie to learn about their annual performance at Yukon's Freedom Fest on July 3rd at 8:30pm. Then we sit down with Kaleb Benda and Matt Denman to talk about the Oklahoma Chambe...

For our June 26 episode we sit down with Amy Stephens and Mike Darrah with the Edmond History Museum and Talk of the Town. They join the program to discuss their program, Songs and Stripes Big Band Show, taking place Thursday, July 3 at the Edmond History Museum. Then we sit down with Natasha Naik with Cimarron Opera to learn about their 50th anniversary Summer Operetta, The Pirates of Penzance, t...

For our June 19 episode we sit down with Megan Barth Argo, Dr. Brant Adams, and Damian Theodoridis with Scissortail Productions. They join the program to discuss Locally Grown, Contemporary Art Music from Oklahoma Composers on Sunday, June 22nd at 4pm at University Lutheran Church and Student Center in Norman. Then we sit down with Dr. Susan Adams-Johnson and Avery Akin with Scissortail Production...

For our June 12 episode we sit down with Dr. Zachary Daniels with the Heartland Orchestra. He drops by the program to discuss their 10 concert tour of the Metropolitan Library System featuring Peter and The Wolf as well as the importance of musical outreach.

For our June 5 episode we sit down with Amy Lamb, Community Engagement Manager with the PAA. She joins the program to discuss the First Friday Gallery Walk happening in the Paseo along with 3 new exhibitions opening the PAAC. Next we sit down with Dr. Susan Adams-Johnson with Scissortail Productions. She joins the program to discuss the next Levitt Amp Clinton Music Series Concert featuring the Br...