Master Classes with Guest Artists

An educational program that provides opportunities to music majors in Oklahoma universities and colleges. Promising music students meet, interact and perform for celebrated musicians who appear as guest artists with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic. The Master Classes are presented two to three times per season. Non-performing students and the general public are invited to attend the master class as audience members. Admission is free.

Master classes have offered area students time with:

Yo-Yo Ma, cello
Pinchas Zukerman, violin
Sharon Isbin, guitar
Robert McDuffie, violin
Leontine Price, soprano
Evelyn Glennie, percussion
              ...and many more

2008-2009 Master Classes with the Artists series presents:

TBA

Internship Opportunities

The Oklahoma City Philharmonic Orchestra is celebrating its nineteenth season.  Participate in the excitement of presenting one of the region's top orchestras and gain a broad perspective on arts administration, music, and music history. Receive on-the-job training and experience working alongside professional staff.

Intern positions are heavily involved with Marketing/Public Relations including preparation and analysis of sale statistics, support for various promotions, and concert duties. Interns will also receive additional exposure to development, education, concert production, and general administrative support. This paid internship requires approximately 15 to 20 hours per week.

To apply, complete the application provided below and return it with a cover letter, resume and writing sample to:  Oklahoma City Philharmonic, Attn:  Katie Kucharski, Education Coordinator, 428 W. California, Suite 210, Oklahoma City, OK  73102.

Link to Intern Application

Open Rehearsals

The rehearsals listed below are open to the public. All restrictions apply.

Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 1:00 p.m.             Itzhak Perlman, violin
***Special restrictions apply:  No children under the age of 12; everyone attending the rehearsal must arrive no later than 12:45 p.m.

Friday, October 17, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.                    Andre Watts, piano

Restrictions

• Only Classics Series final/dress rehearsals are open.
• Open to students with I.D.
• Reservations are required. There will be no admittance without advance registration.
• Admission is restricted to the first 50 people to register. Organized school groups may qualify for an exception.
• Registered attendees must enter through the South backstage doors; proceed down the ramp on the South side of the stage to the check-in table.
• Check-in will begin 30 minutes before rehearsal begins.
• No admittance after rehearsal begins -- no exceptions.
• Attendees will remain seated in the designated area of the hall until break and must leave the theatre using the same door through which they entered.
• Attendees are not allowed in the backstage area of the stage house.

Contact
Katie Kucharski
Education Coordinator
405-232-7575
katie@okcphilharmonic.org

Music Services Guide

The Resource Guide catalogues contacts for music instruction and area businesses that rent and sell new and used instruments. The Resource Guide is distributed during appropriate events, including the Instrument Playground and Discovery Concerts.

Music Resource Guide

Music Olympics

The annual Music Olympics consists of four statewide competitions for young musicians and takes place each February. The competitions consist of:

Buttram String Competition:
Solo String & String Quartet - Grades 9 - 12
Audition Repertory List

Carver Concerto Competition:
Woodwinds, Brass, Harp & Percussion - Grades 9 - 12

Meinders Piano Competition:
Piano - Grades 9 - 12
Meinders Piano Competition Announcement

Keith String Competition:
Solo String - Students through 8th Grade

Competition is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Application brochures available in the Fall.
Application made through Orchestra League office.
Deadline for application is January 2009.
The Olympics will take place on February 15, 2009 at Oklahoma City University.

Winners Recital: February 22, 2009 at 4:00 p.m., Petree Recital Hall at Oklahoma City University.

The winners play at the Winners Recital for an audience of classical music students. Winners receive a scholarship award for their performance at the recital and in some cases are invited to perform as soloists in the OKC Philharmonic's annual Side-By-Side concert.

For more information, please contact the Orchestra League at 405-848-6787.  

Side by Side

The Kirkpatrick Foundation Side by Side Concert program brings together the Oklahoma City Philharmonic and budding young musicians. This spring, high school musicians will audition before a panel of judges.

Those who pass the audition rehearse a major symphonic program, and perform it for the public, sitting side-by-side with their professional counterparts in the Philharmonic. Both the preparation and performance by the full ensemble take place under the direction of the Philharmonic’s music director Joel Levine.

In addition, winners from the Music Olympics competition, are often invited to appear as guest soloist and perform with the Philharmonic (without the young musicians in the orchestra). Many young soloists have made their symphony orchestra debuts on the Side-by-Side concerts such as 2004 Meinders Piano competition winner Jaymes Kirksey.

The 2008-2009 Side-By-Side concert will be held April 15, 2009.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Call 405-TICKETS (842-5387).