Had a great time at the SIUE Total Percussion Institute last week! There were clinics on all kinds of percussion topics, ensembles and concerts, and terrific students and colleagues!

Tiger Drum Line got back to work this week with a great camp! New drum covers, new faces, fun activities, and, of course, Lasagna Fest! Go Tigers! Ouachita Baptist University OBU Band

What a great first home game victory! The OBU Marching Band, Tiger Steel Band, and Cheer all collaborated to present a really entertaining halftime show! Go Tigers! Ouachita Baptist University OBU Band

Another great halftime show by the OBU Tiger Marching Band and Tiger Steel Band, this time with 90 Shadow Band Day students and social clubs joining in the fun! Ouachita Baptist University OBU Band

Many thanks to the OBU Wind Ensemble and Dr. Austin Motley for allowing me to perform the Ziek’s “Concerto for Percussion” and Green’s “Fluffy Ruffles” last night! Even better, my son and I got to perform together! Ouachita Baptist University OBU Band

OBU PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE Presents “A Night at the Movies” Tuesday 11/4 7:30pm McBeth Recital Hall Ouachita Baptist University OBU Band

Congratulations to the OBU Percussion Ensemble on their terrific fall concert “A Night at the Movies!” Great music, great audience, great students! Ouachita Baptist University OBU Band

Congratulations to the OBU Jazz Band on a terrific concert featuring amazing trombone guest artist Spencer Merk! Ouachita Baptist University OBU Band

OBU STEEL BANDS CONCERT Wednesday 11/19, 8:00pm, JPAC Join the OBU Steel Bands for a fun concert featuring favorites by calypsonian Ray Holman, a Disney classic, a Harry Styles hit, and a limbo contest! Livestream: vimeo.com/obu Ouachita Baptist University OBU Band

Many thanks to Tyler Cook for his awesome rudimental snare drum clinic at OBU! It was educational, entertaining, and gave us a look into the fascinating world of rope drumming! Ouachita Baptist University OBU Band

So honored to share the stage with Jennifer Mitchell and Natilan Crutcher to celebrate Black History Month! Ouachita Baptist University OBU Band

Congratulations to the OBU Jazz Band on a terrific Black History Month concert celebrating 100 years of John Coltrane and Miles Davis! Ouachita Baptist University OBU Band

OBU Steel Band-Jazz Band Tour was a great success! We gave 8 performances in 2.5 days, plus a fun day at Six Flags! Many thanks to Northwest HS, Liberty Christian, Prestonwood Christian, Whitewright HS, Pleasant Grove HS, and Texas HS for the warm welcome! Ouachita Baptist University OBU Band

Congratulations to OBU percussionist Micah West on a terrific Junior Performance Recital! Ouachita Baptist University OBU Band

OBU percussion alum Katie McManus won the UCA Concerto Competition and gave a stellar performance of Trevino’s “Into the Light”! Congratulations, Katie! Ouachita Baptist University OBU Band

OBU PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE A Night of Percussion and Dance Guest Artist - Will Labossiere Featuring the OBU Dance Company Monday 4/20, 7:30pm McBeth Recital Hall Ouachita Baptist University OBU Band

OBU STEEL BANDS CONCERT Wednesday 4/22 8:00pm Jones Performing Arts Center Featuring Tiger Steel (Advanced Steel Band), Pan Jouvet (Beginning Steel Band), calypso and soca classics, 1980s pop hits, and a limbo contest!  Live stream available: vimeo.com/obu Ouachita Baptist University

Congratulations to the OBU Percussion Ensemble on a great dance-inspired spring concert! Many thanks to our guest artist, Will Labossiere, for giving an amazing clinic on accompanying dance classes and performing with us on the concert! Ouachita Baptist University OBU Band