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Vocal and Choral Summer Camp 2024

The University of Tulsa School of Music presents the TU Vocal and Choral Camp every summer in July. This five-day summer camp is for high school-aged singers who love vocal and choral music. TU vocal faculty along with guest artists will guide students in the preparation of classical solos appropriate for auditions and contests in daily private lessons and masterclasses. The choral portion will feature choral literature specially selected for the camp and will include preparation of the All-State High School Mixed Choir audition repertoire for the coming year.

Jazz Camp Summer 2024

Discover your inner musician and join the University of Tulsa School of Music’s annual summer Jazz Camp! Experience the thrill of jazz music while learning from our expert instructors. Taking place from July 10-14, 2023, this week-long day camp is open to all music students, from ninth grade to college level, regardless of skill or experience. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to develop your musical talents and make new friends who share your passion for jazz!

 

Clarinet Camp Summer 2024

Are you a young musician looking to hone your skills and reach your full potential? Look no further than The University of Tulsa’s music camps and workshops! Our programs offer unparalleled instruction from the distinguished experts at the TU School of Music. Hundreds of aspiring musicians from various regions have benefited from our instruction, and you can too. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity – contact Richard Wagner, Director of the School of Music at TU, to learn more!

Summer Band Camp 2024

Are you a student who is passionate about music? Do you want to learn more about band performance and improve your skills? If so, don’t miss out on this opportunity! Our annual two-week day band camp is now open to students who are about to enter ninth grade up to recent high school graduates. The camp will take place from Monday, June 10 to Friday, June 21, starting at 8:30 a.m. until noon, and will be held at the TU Lorton Performance Center. Throughout the camp, you will have the chance to attend three full band concerts and learn from experienced instructors. This is a great chance to make new friends who share your passion for music while also improving your abilities. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!

Summer String Chamber Music Camp 2024

The TU Chamber Music Camp is a five-day program that starts on Monday morning and ends with a final showcase concert on Friday evening. The camp is designed for students who are currently enrolled in middle or high school and have a minimum of two years of playing experience. Seniors who have recently graduated are also welcome to attend. The activities of the camp include string orchestra, chamber group coaching, and private lessons. Each day, there will be brown bag performances by TU faculty, students, alumni, and guest artists in the lobby of the Lorton Performance Center, providing a relaxing break and an opportunity to connect with the faculty and other students. All the concerts are free and open to the public.

Learn more here.

Summer Piano Camp 2024

Are you an intermediate to advanced level piano student in grades 9-12? Then you don’t want to miss out on the University of Tulsa’s summer piano camp! This five-day program, held from June 3-7, offers you the chance to work with TU piano faculty and attend seminars, workshops, and presentations designed to equip you with the necessary skills for a career in music or to simply enhance your life through music performance and informed listening.

As if that weren’t enough, the camp will also feature a guest artist. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with other student musicians, as well as watch performances by TU faculty, students, and alumni. But don’t worry if you’re not in grades 9-12; students younger than 9th grade can also apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Don’t miss the chance to take your piano skills to the next level and connect with other passionate musicians. Apply now to the University of Tulsa’s summer piano camp!

Art Exhibition: We Protest

Discover the rich history of political and social demonstrations in Oklahoma with the Oklahoma Center for the Humanities’ upcoming exhibition, We Protest. This exhibition provides a unique insight into the different forms of civil disobedience, including protests, rallies, marches, and sit-ins, and how they have shaped our constitutional rights to free speech and peaceful assembly. Join us from April 5-27 and July 5-27 to explore the underlying tensions that exist in our society and learn how these demonstrations have played a crucial role in shaping Oklahoma’s history. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness history in the making!

Harmony of Duality: A Two-Spirit Journey

The Oklahoma Center for the Humanities is thrilled to partner with Twisted Arts to bring “Harmony of Duality: A Two-Spirit Journey” to 101 Archer! “Harmony of Duality” explores Indigenous identities and expressions through the lens of Two-Spirit individuals. The exhibition celebrates and honors the rich diversity of gender, sexuality, and cultural heritage within Indigenous communities. Featuring a stunning array of artworks spanning various mediums such as paintings, sculptures, photographs, and mixed media installations, “Harmony of Duality” invites attendees to embark on a visual journey that intertwines tradition with contemporary perspectives.

Through imagery and narratives, the exhibition delves into the complex intersections of spirituality, identity, and resilience, shedding light on the experiences of Two-Spirit individuals navigating their unique paths within Indigenous cultures. Each artwork serves as a testament to the strength and beauty found in embracing one’s true self, challenging conventional notions of gender and sexuality while celebrating the harmony found within duality.

In addition to showcasing the artistic talents of Two-Spirit artists, “Harmony of Duality” offers a platform for dialogue and reflection, fostering greater understanding and appreciation of Indigenous perspectives on gender and identity. Attendees can expect to engage with the artists, participate in interactive discussions, and immerse themselves in a transformative cultural experience that celebrates diversity and inclusion. “Harmony of Duality: A Two-Spirit Journey” promises to be a profound and inspiring event that honors the resilience and creativity of Two-Spirit individuals while inviting attendees to embrace the beauty of duality within themselves and their communities.

“Harmony of Duality” opens on April 5 during the First Friday Art Crawl and runs through the month of April. Admission is always free. 101 Archer is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from noon until 5 p.m.

Chant Down: Powerful Performance that Explores Traditional Caribbean songs

“Chant Down” is a powerful performance that explores traditional Caribbean songs and the anticolonial legacies that shaped ancestral percussive and chanting techniques. The collective chanting of the performers seeks to access the vibrational registers where the history of Black and Indigenous struggle is preserved. This experimental vocal and percussive ensemble weaves together multiple Caribbean and Latin American musical traditions, connected by a rhythmic tissue that brings together sonic practices that have played a significant role in the political history of the Americas. “Chant Down” is not just a performance; it is a call to action that aims to rescue these sonic practices and recover them for a contemporary understanding of their value, relevance, and political potential. By participating in “Chant Down,” you will experience the power of music to create social change.

Reserve your spot here. 

Opening Reception: “We Have Arrived”

We Have Arrived is a group exhibition, which takes its name from the English translation of José Luis Vargas’ painting ya llegamos. The exhibition explores Afro-Indigenous histories of Tvlse/Tulsa and beyond, through the work of contemporary visual artists, including Antonio Andrews (No Parking Studios), Ashanti Chaplin, Elisa Harkins, Sterlin Harjo, Natani Notah, Nathan Young, and others.

An Indigenous-run art gallery and cafe called Territory Indigenous Art (TIA) is in development in Tulsa, Oklahoma/Indian Territory, with collaborators Yatika Starr Fields, James Rattling Leaf, and Jordan Poorman Cocker. The image used for the exhibition is José Luis Vargas’ ya llegamos, which is an oil and glaze on canvas piece that measures 79 x 89 ½ inches.

Location to be announced.

Reserve your spot here.