KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
OKYO Monday Night Rehearsals
Rehearsal Locations
The following OKYO Ensembles rehearse at Oklahoma City University (OCU) at the Wanda L. Bass Music Center.
2501 N Blackwelder Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
Festival Strings satellites rehearse elsewhere:
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Check In and What to Bring
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It is important that each student check in with OKYO staff at the Petree Recital Hall Box Office upon arrival. There will be signs pointing you towards check-in as you enter the Wanda Bass Music Center. Bring your instrument and necessary accessories (Percussion, please bring any personal sticks and mallets) as well as a pencil and optional water bottle. Chamber Orchestra, Sinfonia and Festival Strings OKC students need to bring their own music stands.
Parking at OCU
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Parking is available on campus nearby the Wanda L. Bass Music Center. Campus police do not ticket after 5pm. Please do not park in designated fire lanes.
Membership Dues & Special Scholarships
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Participation in Oklahoma Youth Orchestras is a season-long commitment. OKYO takes pride in maintaining dues well below the regional average for similar youth orchestras and is pleased to be able to offer our high-quality programs for less than $10 per instructional hour. Membership dues can be paid online or students may bring a check to the first rehearsal.
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Attendance​
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Attendance at all rehearsals is expected. If there is ever a need for you to miss a rehearsal, please be sure to report your upcoming absense as soon as possible before the missed rehearsal.
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OKYO Student & Family Handbook ​
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Before your first rehearsal, please take a moment to review the OKYO Handbook. Students and families are expected to adhere to all policies and procedures outlined within.
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