Music for Life

In this episode, we explore the overwhelming volume of music commissioned by kings, nobles and other influential patrons of the arts. Interview with legendary American conductor Gerard Schwarz.

In this episode, we explore the impact the Irish and Scottish cultures have had on standard fine-art music history. Interview with Oklahoma-based bagpiper Bruce Robertson.

In this episode, we explore the impact the Irish and Scottish cultures have had on standard fine-art music history. Interview with Oklahoma-based bagpiper Bruce Robertson.

In this episode, we discuss the Mozart Orchestra of New York, conductor Gerard Schwarz and their program of the last three Mozart Symphonies that they will perform at Armstrong Auditorium in Edmond, Oklahoma — Thursday, Nov. 19.

In this episode, we explore one of the most fundamental elements of music—rhythm (part one)—as well as the usage of percussion instruments throughout standard music history (part two). Interview with local drummer Jemar Poteat gives a tour of the standard drum kit.

In this episode, we explore one of the most fundamental elements of music—rhythm (part one)—as well as the usage of percussion instruments throughout standard music history (part two). Interview with local drummer Jemar Poteat gives a tour of the standard drum kit.

In this episode, we explore the 20th-century American musical invention known as Jazz. The second half of the episode is comprised almost entirely of a “Pre-Concert Talk” for a performance coming November 5, 2015, to Armstrong Auditorium: Oklahoma jazz artist Mark Jenkins walks the listener through his varied and exciting program at Armstrong.

In this episode, we explore the 20th-century American musical invention known as Jazz. The second half of the episode is comprised almost entirely of a “Pre-Concert Talk” for a performance coming November 5, 2015, to Armstrong Auditorium: Oklahoma jazz artist Mark Jenkins walks the listener through his varied and exciting program at Armstrong.

n this episode, we will explore music written to showcase the highest level of performance achievement. Interviews with violinists Kyle Dillingham and Joshua Bell.

In this episode, we will explore music written to showcase the highest level of performance achievement. Interviews with violinists Kyle Dillingham and Joshua Bell.