Jessica Vosk is a celebrated singer and actress known for stirring roles on the musical theater and concert stage. Vosk made her Carnegie Hall debut in November 2021 in a sold-out solo show titled “My Golden Age.” Other upcoming concert debuts include London’s Cadogan Hall in 2022. Before the infamous shutdown, she starred as the Narrator in the 50th anniversary of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoa”t at Lincoln Center. She also created the role of Aunt Val in the world premiere of “Becoming Nancy,” directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell. Before that, Vosk finished an acclaimed run as Elphaba in “Wicked” on Broadway, having played the role for two years. Vosk starred in New York City Ballet’s Jerome Robbins tribute “Something to Dance About,” directed by Warren Carlyle, and re-created the role of Fruma Sarah in the most recent Broadway revival of “Fiddler on the Roof.”
Don't miss two-time Grammy award winner and top 20 basslines in Hip Hop History, Derrick Hodge perform live at LowDown on Saturday, February 25. Doors open at 7 p.m. | Show Starts at 8 p.m. Ages 21+ ABOUT DEREK HODGE: Derrick Hodge is one of our moment’s most complete and complex musicians. A prolific composer, conductor, musical director, bandleader, producer bassist and advocate, Hodge has played on some of music’s most iconic albums, written & performed breakthrough orchestral arrangements and compositions, scored an impressive catalog of film and television work and created evocative sonic installations for prestigious cultural institutions, all alongside his work as an activist in the field of emerging young musicians. To date he has been awarded two Grammys, named a Sundance Composer Fellow, received the Motif Award; one of nation’s highest honors for Child Advocacy, and his playing on Common's “BE” has been officially recognized as one of top 20 basslines in Hip Hop History. Hodge describes his career as “speaking existence into possibility”; driven by a passion for music rather than genre, he is an artist defined only by his multiplicity. As lauded a composer as he is revered as one of THE great bassists and musicians of his generation, he is critically acclaimed across genres and mediums and boasts a diverse and devoted global audience. Growing up just outside Philadelphia, Hodge’s talent was quickly recognised by the luminaries of the city’s neo-soul movement, and whilst still in college he became the bass player and Musical Director of choice for pioneers including Jill Scott, Maxwell, Floetry, Nas, Common, James Posyer and Musiq Soulchild. Simultaneously he was forging a career in jazz circles with the likes of other legendary musicians including Terence Blanchard, Donald Byrd, Mulgrew Miller and Bootsie Barnes while also holding a star place in his university’s orchestra. The trust and admiration Hodge commands among musicians - and the expertise he commands in his craft - is unparalleled, and has seen him play a foundational role in a wealth of groundbreaking projects. In 2014 Hodge became the first Black composer to compose Hip Hop for the National Symphony when he acted as Orchestral Arranger and Music Director for the iconic event “20th anniversary celebration of Illmatic” which saw Nas perform the album with the National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Steven Reineke’. The event - which was named by FENDER as one of the top moments in Hip Hop history - was also the first time Hip Hop was ever performed by the National Symphony and at the Kennedy Center. In 2021 Hodge continues to break new ground: this time as Arranger for the LA Philharmonic’s shows with Christina Aguilera and H.E.R. at the Hollywood Bowl, part of the re-opening of the iconic venue in Los Angeles. In 2022 he followed with conducting and orchestrating a sold out show at Disney Hall for his long time friend Robert Glaper. Orchestrating for the YOLA orchestra for the SuperBowl and later in March he conducted and orchestrated for the 94th Academy Awards in Los Angeles. All while balancing his TV & Film career, with most recent work on Stella Meghi’s “The Photograph” and Lionsgate’s “Run The World” Series and the upcoming 2022 Netflix release of “The System” Starring Terence Howard and Jeremy Pevin. Tellingly, Hodge has been the ‘first’ many times in his career: including being the first Black composer to write strings for Hip Hop at Carnegie Hall (as Arranger for Mos Def in the venue’s first full Hip Hop show in 2008),and the first black composer to write symphonic music for Hip Hop with the Houston Symphony (as Creative Director & Arranger for Common with the Houston Symphony in 2019).
Chuck Cissel is bringing another great production to LowDown with a new show, Celebrating Oklahoma Jazz and Blues Jam on Friday, February 24! Starring vocalists Missy Allen, Darell Christopher, Keesha McQuarters-Dement, Cynthia Simmons-Taylor, Denise Hoey, Taylor Horner, and Jeff Shadley. Featured musicians include Brad Henderson on piano, Don Horner on guitar, David John on guitar, Cortez Johnson on bass, Jared Johnson on drums, Tommy Poole on saxophone, and Jeff Shadley on trumpet. Doors open at 7 p.m. | Show starts at 8 p.m. Ages 21+
Spend your Valentine's Day with Tulsa's vocal sweetheart Annie Ellicott! Annie is back at the club for her famous Valentine's Day show, House of Love, at LowDown! Doors open at 7 p.m. | Show starts at 8 p.m. Ages 21+
Jessica Vosk is a celebrated singer and actress known for stirring roles on the musical theater and concert stage. Vosk made her Carnegie Hall debut in November 2021 in a sold-out solo show titled “My Golden Age.” Other upcoming concert debuts include London’s Cadogan Hall in 2022. Before the infamous shutdown, she starred as the Narrator in the 50th anniversary of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoa”t at Lincoln Center. She also created the role of Aunt Val in the world premiere of “Becoming Nancy,” directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell. Before that, Vosk finished an acclaimed run as Elphaba in “Wicked” on Broadway, having played the role for two years. Vosk starred in New York City Ballet’s Jerome Robbins tribute “Something to Dance About,” directed by Warren Carlyle, and re-created the role of Fruma Sarah in the most recent Broadway revival of “Fiddler on the Roof.”
Join us for our annual fundraising event! Enjoy dinner, entertainment, silent and live auctions, and more! Funds raised support concert programming, community outreach, and music education. Please invite your friends for this celebration of new beginnings with Signature Symphony leaders and the new Artistic Director, Scott Seaton. Consider sponsoring this incredible event!
Join us for our third annual Rhapsody Gala celebrating the Sound of Tulsa’s Future! Rhapsody is the crescendo to the end of our season; it is a moment of celebration, delight, and an ecstatic expression of our gratitude for our incredible young musicians. This year we are upping the tempo and expanding the movement by providing excited speakers, live entertainment from our effusively enthusiastic TYS ensembles, excellent silent auction and raffle opportunities, world-class dining and cocktails, and a couple surprises—all set against the exuberance of the Tulsa skyline in the Summit Club Ballroom! All tickets, tables, auction bids, raffle tickets, etc. will go toward providing advanced musical training and exceptional performance opportunities to our community’s future leaders. Each dollar raised will contribute to giving these wonderful students a chance to creatively flourish! We hope you can join us in rhapsodizing these incredible talents!
The second of three concerts in our season, the Winter Concert is a chance for TYS musicians to captivate with their passionate playing, warm patrons' hearts with their dedication, and commemorate a 59-season legacy. This concert is also TYS' Alumni Homecoming— featuring select alumni on stage and welcoming former TYS members in the audience. It's a chance to honor the past, delight in the present, and celebrate the Sound of Tulsa's Future!
Valorie Coleman – Afro-Cuban Concerto Ludwig van Beethoven – String Quartet in A minor, No. 15, op. 132
J.S. Bach – Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068 Ralph Vaughan Williams – Concerto Grosso Gustav Mahler – Adagietto from Symphony No. 5 Sergei Prokofiev – Symphony No. 1 in D, Op. 25, “Classical”
The Black Jacket Symphony will perform Fleetwood Mac’s iconic album Rumours live in its entirety – plus a full set of Fleetwood Mac’s greatest hits on Thursday, March 9 at Cox Business Convention Center’s Legacy Hall. This show is all ages and begins at 8PM with doors opening at 7PM.
Sarah Coburn returns to Tulsa Opera for ONE NIGHT ONLY! Join Sarah and the President’s Council of Tulsa Opera for an unforgettable performance. Festivities begin at 6:00pm and will feature an open bar, exquisite dinner, and intimate concert by the award-winning soprano and Oklahoma native, with a special guest performance by Tulsa Youth Opera. Dress to impress with your best black tie attire. Deadline to purchase tickets is Monday, February 13. Don’t wait – seating is limited! *Please note, if you are a current President’s Council member, your tickets are included in your membership! About Sarah Coburn A native of Oklahoma, soprano Sarah Coburn has performed on many of the world’s great stages, including The Metropolitan Opera, Washington National Opera, Boston Lyric Opera, Seattle Opera, Los Angeles Opera, the Wiener Staatsoper, and Welsh National Opera. She has received awards from the George London Foundation, The Richard Tucker Foundation, The Jensen Foundation, The Liederkranz Foundation, Opera Index, and was a National Grand Finalist in the 2001 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. Sarah Coburn’s many appearances at Tulsa Opera have included productions of Delibes’ Lakmé, Rossini’s The Barber of Seville, and Verdi’s Rigoletto.
In the mood for big band music? The most popular and sought after big band of all time will perform in Tulsa at The Tulsa Performing Arts Center for one night only! On April 18, The World-Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra will perform their greatest hits, including “In The Mood”, “Chattanooga Choo Choo”, “American Patrol”, “A String Of Pearls”, “Little Brown Jug”, “Pennsylvania 6-5000”, Tuxedo Junction”, and of course their theme song “Moonlight Serenade” as they continue their national tour. The 17 member orchestra, their lead singers, and vocal group will perform their catalog of big band classics just the way they would have over 80 years ago when Glenn Miller stood in front of his band. It is a show that continues to transport audiences back in time and is as nostalgic as it is exciting. Touring continuously since 1956, The Glenn Miller Orchestra is featured in over 200 concerts and dances per year. Each performance includes the timeless classics that made them famous the world over in a show that has moved audiences for generations.