OMTA State Conference, May 29-30, 2026
University of Central Oklahoma
Radke Fine Arts Performance Auditorium
100 N. University Drive
Edmond, OK, 73034
ALL EVENTS: Radke Performance Auditorium in the Center for Transformative Learning (CTL-Baumann and Hurd Streets).
LUNCHES: Nigh University Center Ballroom (500 ft. west of CTL).
GALA/ RECITAL: Jazz Lab (5th and Littler Streets). Parking available in visitor lot across from CTL (small meter fee) and next to Jazz Lab (free).
Friday, May 29, 2026
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:15-4:00 | Registration Radke Fine Arts Performance Auditorium | |
| 8:30-9:20 | Session: College Faculty Forum- David Forbat, “Zoom In-Then Clue Them In!” Radke Fine Arts Performance Auditorium | |
| 9:20 | Exhibits/Hospitality Radke Fine Arts Performance Auditorium | |
| 10:00-11:00 | Session: Guest Clinician- Lisa Bastien, “Successful Teaching in a Rapidly Changing World.” Radke Fine Arts Performance Auditorium | |
| 11:15-12:15 | Faculty Showcase Recital Radke Fine Arts Performance Auditorium | |
| 12:30-1:20 | Luncheon Nigh University Center Ballroom | |
| 1:30-2:00 | Q and A with OMTA Guest Artist, Sean Chen Radke Fine Arts Performance Auditorium | |
| 2:10-3:00 | Session: Guest Clinician- Michelle Sisler, “Play Smarter: Reinforcing Music Concepts with Games” Radke Fine Arts Performance Auditorium | |
| 3:00-3:30 | Exhibits/Hospitality Collegiate Research Posters Radke Fine Arts Performance Auditorium | |
| 3:30-4:30 | Student Winners Recital Radke Fine Arts Performance Auditorium | |
| 5:30-6:00 | Happy Hour UCO Jazz Lab | |
| 6:00-7:30 | Banquet and Awards Ceremony UCO Jazz Lab | |
| 8:00 | Guest Artist Recital: Sean Chen UCO Jazz Lab |
Saturday, May 30, 2026
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30-8:20 | Past Presidents’ Breakfast Center for Transformative Learning (CTL- Baumann and Hurd Streets) | |
| 8:15-11:00 | Registration Radke Fine Arts Performance Auditorium | |
| 8:30-8:50 | Session: Guest Clinician- Michelle Sisler, “Lead Sheet Lab: Creative Tools for Teaching Chords, Charts & Symbols” Radke Fine Arts Performance Auditorium | |
| 9:00-9:50 | Session: Damin Spritzer, “Piano, Pedagogy, and Pipes: The Vital Role of Piano Technique in the Study of Organ.” Radke Fine Arts Performance Auditorium | |
| 10:00-10:30 | Exhibits/Hospitality : Collegiate Research Posters Radke Fine Arts Performance Auditorium | |
| 10:30-11:45 | Master Class: Guest Artist Sean Chen Radke Fine Arts Performance Auditorium | |
| 12:00-1:15 | Luncheon/Business Meeting Nigh University Center Ballroom | |
| 1:30-1:50 | Commissioned Composer Performance : Jamie Whitmarsh Radke Fine Arts Performance Auditorium | |
| 2:00-3:00 | Session: Guest Clinician- Lisa Bastien, “The Beginning Pianist’s Technique Journey.” Radke Fine Arts Performance Auditorium | |
| 3:00-3:30 | Exhibits/Hospitality Collegiate Meet and Greet with Lisa Bastien Radke Fine Arts Performance Auditorium | |
| 3:30-4:30 | Student Winners Recital Radke Fine Arts Performance Auditorium | |
| 4:30 | Closing Remarks Radke Fine Arts Performance Auditorium |