Community Engagement

Saturday, April 2 at 12 p.m.
Flagstar Strand Theatre for the Performing Arts
12 N. Saginaw Street in Pontiac

This interactive workshop will give students and community members an opportunity to engage with Regina Carter on the fundamentals of musicality and improvisation. Participates are strongly encouraged to bring their instruments as there will be opportunities to play.

To attend, RSVP via email to smtdboxoffice@oakland.edu.

Oakland University 2022 Piano Day Competition, sponsored by Evola Music

Registration Deadline: EXTENDED TO 03/10/2022: Register at OU Piano Competition Form

Registration Fee: $40 - to pay, contact Matt at Evola Music: email matt.mayes@evola.com or call (248) 334-0566

Winners’ Announcement: Piano Day 03/13/2022 (should there be a significant improvement in COVID numbers, this event may be held in-person)

Piano Day: 03/20/2022 - OU Faculty will present masterclasses to competition participants based on judges' recommendations (should there be a significant improvement in COVID numbers, this event may be held in-person).

Competitions Rules: Virtual format with the possibility of some in-person events should COVID conditions significantly improve.

Each performance must include two contrasting works from different eras of classical repertoire (baroque, classical, romantic and contemporary) from memory. It is permissible for performances to go over the time limit. However, judges will not take more than the allotted time for each division to review. Each video must be continuous and unedited. Performers can choose to record both works at once or separately. Please label each video with the performer's name and the title of the piece. Select "Unlisted" for the videos so only those with a link can find it. For questions, please email Dr. Rebecca Happel (happel@oakland.edu).

Divisions:

• Division I: Ages 10 and under: up to 10 minutes
• Division II: Ages 11-14: up to 12 minutes
• Division III: Ages 15-18: up to 15 minutes 

Prizes:

• Cash Prizes
• Virtual Winners Concert (may be held in person if COVID numbers significantly improve)
• Masterclass with OU Faculty (may be held in person if COVID numbers significantly improve)

Saturday: April 9, 2022 
9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Informal Lunch to Follow)
Lake Huron Room, Oakland Center (first floor across from the OU Bookstore)

In recent years, middle and high school music educators have faced many challenges—individually and collectively, in our classrooms and beyond. The COVID 19 pandemic, political tensions, social movements, a local school shooting, and other social phenomena have impacted teacher, student, and community well-being. For some, challenges have been exacerbated by a lack of resources and support. In such a context, it is necessary for music teachers to be provided with a psychologically safe and brave space to reflect, wonder, and share (ideas, potential solutions, triumphs)—together as a community. In terms of growth and development, it is important for in-service music teachers to engage in critical reflection and dialogue with others is the field. Fundamentally, music teachers today deserve time for respite. Here we will pause, reflect on, and discuss ways to navigate these turbulent times as we come to the end of this school year and prepare for the next.

Register at https://forms.gle/MEUha7cWVKGqdiWj7.

Pay for SCECHs Here (3.5 available):
https://pace.oakland.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1425006&selectedProgramAreaId=1012514&selectedProgramStreamId= 

Monday, April 18 6:30 p.m. Ann Toomey Cabaret

ANN TOOMEY, soprano, is a 2016 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions national semifinalist and a 2019 Richard F. Gold Career Grant recipient. In early 2020, she made her European debut to critical acclaim as the title role in Suor Angelica at the Berlin Philharmonie under the baton of Kirill Petrenko. In the 2021-2022 season, Ms. Toomey will sing the title role of Korngold’s Die Kathrin with the Chicago Folks Operetta and return to Lyric Opera of Chicago as the cover of the Lady in Waiting in Macbeth.

This event will be followed by a talk-back and Q&A with Ms. Toomey immediately following the performances.

We are proud to celebrate the vocal arts in Michigan and hope you come join us on campus for this wonderful event.

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, HOWEVER RSVP REQUIRED: CLASSICAL CABARET RSVP

THIS EVENT WILL BE TAKING PLACE IN THE HABITAT AT THE OAKLAND CENTER ON THE OU CAMPUS.

NOMINATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED

For those who have been selected to participate in the OU 2021 High School Honors Orchestra, please register and pay the $40 dollar fee (includes t-shirt and dinner) here: High School Honors Orchestra 2021

(all selected students must show PROOF OF VACCINATION at check-in before chair placements)

When
November 19-21, 2021

Where
Varner Recital Hall at Oakland University
371 Varner Drive in Rochester, MI

Featuring
Oakland University 2021 High School Honors Orchestra will feature Zelijko (Bill) Milicevic, principal clinician and conductor in addition to OU String Faculty and members of the Oakland Symphony Orchestra.

SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS for Fall 2022 Admission to the Oakland University School of Music, Theatre and Dance (optional)
For any seniors who are looking at being a music major or minor at OU, we will be holding in-person scholarship auditions for the OU School of Music, Theatre and Dance before the festivities begin - Friday, November 19 beginning at 3:30 p.m. If you would like to audition, please email smtdadmissions@oakland.edu and put “OUHO Scholarship” in the subject line.

For scholarship auditions, be prepared to play two contrasting works from the following three choices: (1) a movement from a J.S. Bach solo sonata, partita or suite, or other Baroque work; (2) a movement from a 19th or 20th century sonata or concerto; (3) a work of the student’s choice.

Honors Orchestra Schedule

Friday, November 19
3:30 p.m. Scholarship Auditions (check in 3:00)
4:30 p.m. Check in for everyone else
5 – 6:45 p.m. – Chair Placement Auditions
7 – 9 p.m. – Rehearsal in Recital Hall (RH)

Saturday, November 20
4 – 5:15 p.m. – Sectional rehearsal with string faculty
5:15 – 6 p.m. – Pizza (provided)
6:15 – 8 p.m. – Rehearsal in RH

Sunday, November 21
2 p.m. - Dress Rehearsal for Strings in RH
2:30 p.m. - Dress Rehearsal for Strings and Winds in RH
4 p.m. - Concert on stage in RH

Questions? Contact Michelle Tschirhart at smtdadmissions@oakland.edu.

For a complete list of performances, visit oakland.edu/SMTD.

Presenting the Oakland University 2021 High School Honor Band.
NOMINATIONS AND AUDITIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED.

If you have been selected for the OU 2021 High School Honor Band, please register and pay the $30 fee (includes lunch and a t-shirt) here: Honors Band November 2021.

Please note, participants will need to show proof of vaccination at check in.

When: November 12-13, 2021

Where: Varner Recital Hall at Oakland University
371 Varner Drive in Rochester, MI

Featuring: Dr. Andrea Brown, Associate Director of Bands from the University of Maryland will serve as the weekend's guest conductor. Students will also work with Oakland University faculty and hear a short performance of the Oakland University Wind Symphony as part of the event. 

Optional Scholarship auditions for fall 2022 admission to the Oakland University School of Music, Theatre and Dance. For any seniors who are looking at being a music major or minor at OU, we will be holding in-person scholarship auditions for the OU School of Music, Theatre and Dance before the festivities begin - Friday, November 12 beginning at 5 p.m. If you would like to audition for the scholarship, please email smtdadmissions@oakland.edu and put “OUHB Scholarship” in the subject line.

For scholarship auditions, be prepared to play a movement of a sonata or concerto or two contrasting etudes.

Honor Band Schedule:

Friday, November 12
5 p.m.  Optional Oakland University Scholarship Auditions (Check-in 4:30)
6 p.m. Check-in for everyone else
6:30 p.m. Rehearsal begins
9 p.m. Rehearsal ends

Saturday, November 13
9 a.m. Rehearsal (arrive at 8:30)
11 a.m. Sectionals with OU Faculty
Noon Pizza Lunch provided by OU
12:45 p.m. Rehearsal
2:30 p.m. Break
3 p.m. Pre-concert rehearsal
3:30 p.m. Concert 

Questions? Contact Michelle Tschirhart at smtdadmissions@oakland.edu

Check back later for more information.

Announcing the OU Virtual Clarinet Solo and Ensemble Workshop with Dr. George Stoffan.

January 17, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST.

High School Clarinetists and any mixed instrument ensembles are invited to perform pieces in preparation for Solo and Ensemble, or any other audition or performance. Oakland University Clarinet Professor Dr. George Stoffan will present the workshop. Benefit from playing for the group and one-on-one tips from Dr. Stoffan.

The clinic will be held via Zoom.

Completely Virtual and free.

Register for the Virtual Clarinet Solo & Ensemble Workshop.

OU's Piano Area is honored to introduce the First Annual Piano Pedagogy Workshop
Sponsored by the Judd Family Endowed Fund
January 29 and 30, 2021

We welcome internationally renowned artists, including Helen Marlais, Logan Skelton and Robert Satterlee to present a series of lectures, masterclasses and concerts.

Teachers and pre-college students are invited to attend.

The clinic will be held via Zoom.

Completely virtual and FREE.

Register for the OU Piano Pedagogy Workshop here.

Schedule of Events:

January 29, 2021 Day 1 Presenter: Logan Skelton

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.: Logan Skelton Presentation
1 - 3:00 p.m.: Logan Skelton Masterclass
7:30 p.m.: Guest Concert

January 30, 2021 Day 2 Presenter: Helen Marlais

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.: Helen Marlais Masterclass with local pre-college students
1 - 3 p.m.: Helen Marlais Masterclass with OU students
7:30 p.m.: Solo Recital Presented by Robert Satterlee