Local OCC Music Department to Host Two Concerts in April: Opportunities for Community Involvement and Student Scholarships

Olney Central College's (OCC) Music Department will host two concerts in April. The first concert, featuring the Contemporary Music Ensembles and Brass Band, is on April 10. The second, with the Big Band and Concert/Community Band, is on April 24. Both will start at 7 p.m. at the Dr. John D. Stull Performing Arts Center.

The Contemporary Music Ensembles will perform songs from various artists, including The Strokes and Arctic Monkeys. The OCC Brass Band will play traditional New Orleans brass band music. The OCC Big Band will perform music by Duke Ellington and Count Baise. The Concert/Community Band will present pieces by American composers, including Alex Tedrow and Erika Svanoe.

OCC Director of Bands, Wade Baker, emphasized the importance of featuring works by female composers. He also mentioned that the Music Department is expanding, with the recording studio moving to a new location. Renovations will start later this month.

The new studio will be available for student use and the community. Baker encouraged those interested in recording to reach out to the department. He also mentioned that Music Department Tuition Waivers for the 2024-2025 academic year are still available. These scholarships are for students who participate in OCC bands or choirs. Students do not need to be music majors to qualify. For more information, contact Baker directly.

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