Music Faculty

Dr. Ken Adams

B.M.E., (Instrumental Music Education) University of Central Oklahoma
M.M., (Music Theory) University of North Texas
D.M.A., (Choral Conducting) University of Iowa

Office: GC 409

Office phone: 405.425.5531

Dr. Adams, Professor of Music, has been with Oklahoma Christian University since 1972. He conducts the University Chorale, the Chamber Singers, and the university’s Opera and Music Theater productions , and teaches music theory, choral conducting, and diction courses. Under his direction the Chorale has toured Europe, Mexico and annually throughout the United States. During his tenure the Chorale has appeared with the Oklahoma Symphony Orchestra, the Oklahoma City Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Oklahoma Community Orchestra. Having conducted more than 50 productions for the stage, Dr. Adams also presented the Oklahoma premiers of Titanic: the Musical and the opera The Vampire. As a working professional musician he conducts the pit orchestra for the musical theater productions of Oklahoma's only professional year-round resident theatre, The Pollard Theatre.

Dr. Harold Fletcher

B.A., Hardin Simmons University
B.M., Hardin Simmons University
M.M. Hardin Simmons University
Ph.D. (Philosophy of Education), University of Oklahoma

Office phone: 405.425.5530

Dr. Fletcher, Professor Emeritus of Music, has been a member of Oklahoma Christian's faculty since the institution's inaugural year in 1950. He was awarded the Gaylord Chair of Distinguished Teaching in 1978. Dr. Fletcher is a 2008 inductee into the Oklahoma Higher Education Heritage Society Hall of Fame. Though retired from full-time instruction, Dr. Fletcher continues to teach music history courses.

Dr. John Fletcher

B.A., Oklahoma Christian University
M.M. (Music Theory), University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music
D.M.A. (Instrumental Conducting), University of Oklahoma

Office: GC 181

Office phone: 405.425.5534

Email: John Fletcher

Dr. Fletcher, Professor of Music, joined the Oklahoma Christian faculty in 1987. He conducts the Symphonic Band, the Oklahoma Community Orchestra, and Music Theater productions, and teaches instrumental conducting, theory, and orchestration courses. Dr. Fletcher leads annual performance tours with the Symphonic Band, and has also, along with his family, led several of OC's semester-long overseas study programs. Additionally, he has served as guest music lecturer at International University in Vienna, Austria, and at the University of Southern China in Hengyang, China. Dr. Fletcher was awarded the Gaylord Chair of Distinguished Teaching in 2010.

Paula Hutton

B.M., University of New Mexico
M.M.E., University of Central Oklahoma
Ph.D. candidate at the University of Oklahoma

Office: GC 182

Office phone: 405.425.5533

Email: Paula Hutton

Ms. Hutton, Assistant Professor of Music, has taught at Oklahoma Christian since 1988. She teaches theory, private and class piano, team-teaches the Perspectives in Fine Arts course, and is a frequent accompanist for recitals and concerts.

Dr. Heath Jones

B.M.E.., Oklahoma Christian University
M.M., Baylor University
Ph.D. (Music Education), University of Oklahoma

Office: GC 179

Office phone: 405.425.5518

Email: Heath Jones

Dr. Jones, Associate Professor of Music, joined the Oklahoma Christian faculty in 2000. He teaches applied saxophone, music education, music technology, and jazz improvisation, and directs the Jazz Ensemble and Sweat Band. He is an active professional performer in the Oklahoma City area, and is a past-president of the Oklahoma Chapter of the International Association for Jazz Education. Professional performance experience includes: the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Frankie Avalon, Jim Nabors, and Leslie Gore. Dr. Jones is a Cannonball Saxophone Artist, and his webpage can be found at www.heathjonesjazz.com.

Dr. Kathy Thompson

B.M.E., Abilene Christian University
M.M. (Piano Performance and Pedagogy), University of Oklahoma
Ph.D. (Music Education), University of Oklahoma

Office: GC 174

Office phone: 405.425.5532

Email: Kathy Thompson

Dr. Thompson, Chair of the Department of Music, is a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music. Her academic interests are piano pedagogy, chamber music, and ear training for music. She teaches theory, private and class piano, piano pedagogy, and music education courses, and conducts the University Chamber Orchestra. Dr. Thompson also is a member of the Oklahoma Community Orchestra and supervises the Oklahoma Christian Music Academy, a program in which qualified OC students teach music lessons to pre-college students. Dr. Thompson is the Vice President for Membership of the Oklahoma Music Teacher’s Association. She is the past president for the Central Oklahoma Music Teachers Association, and a member of the Oklahoma Music Educators Association. She is also the sponsor for the student chapter of the Music Teachers National Association. Dr. Thompson says, “I love teaching music to students of all ages, and I strongly believe in Christian education. OC presents an opportunity to do both in a wonderful environment.” She especially enjoys opening convocations and faculty devotionals, and Crosswalk (OC’s women’s chapel). Her husband is Bill and they have four children: Sarah Minor, Joel, Mark, and Ben Thompson. She attends Memorial Road Church of Christ where she is a Bible class teacher. She is also on the HIM (Helpers in Missions) committee.

Associate Faculty / Staff

Martha Avrett, Voice
Gary Bruce Guitar, Piano Technician
Dr. Wayne, Clark Trombone, Tuba, Euphonium, Brass Methods
Laura Coale, Voice
Celeste Dvorak, Voice
Eric Grigg, Staff Accompanist
Patricia Groves, Administrative Assistant
Jeanine Gully, Secondary Vocal Methods
Regina Grimaldi, Voice
Helen Hindman, Trumpet
Dr. Melvin Lee, French Horn
June McCoy, String Methods
Royce McLarry Violin, Viola
Kirk Palmer, Trumpet
Jennifer Rucker, Clarinet
Nicholas Steward, Percussion
Natalie Syring, Flute
Valorie Tatge, Cello
Gerald Warlick, Oboe
Bill Weger, Voice

For more information, contact:
Kathy Thompson

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