2008 Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute
Performance Schedule
All performances take place at the Quartz Mountain Arts & Conference Center in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma.
PAC = Robert M. Kerr Performing Arts Center

Please note: Classes at Quartz Mountain are taught on a collegiate level. Some performances may contain subject matter inappropriate for children under 14. More information on program content can be found by calling (580) 563 - 3002 after June 14, 2008.

Sunday, June 15, 2008
7:00 pm - Ballroom
Conversation with the Artists
David Brunner, Chorus Conductor & Liza Grossman, Orchestra Conductor

8:00 pm - Ballroom
Artists' Lecture
Marilyn McyIntyre & Melina Bieleftelt, Acting

Monday, June 16, 2008
7:00 pm - Ballroom
Conversation with the Artist
Isak Applin, Visual Artist

8:00 pm - PAC
Flim Screening
Sterlin Harjo, Filmmaker

Tuesday, June 17, 2008
7:00 pm - Ballroom
Conversation with the Artist
George Bilgere, Creative Writing

8:00 pm
Artist Lecture & Demonstration
Huntington Witherill, Photography

Wednesday, June 18, 2008
7:00 pm - Ballrom
Conversation with the Artists
Muriel Cohan & Patrick Suzeau, Choreographers & Dancers

8:00 pm - Ballroom
Artist Lecture & Demonstration
Flavio Salazar, Ballet Dancer

Thursday, June 19, 208
7:00 pm - Ballroom
Artist Lecture
Huntington Witherill, Photography

8:00 pm - PAC
Artists' Lecture
Melina Bielefelt & Marilyn McIntyre, Acting

Friday, June 20, 2008
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - PAC
Eine Kleine Quartzmusik - Faculty Chamber Music
Faculty Showcase - David Hyer & Shelby Rothell, Ballroom Dancers
World Music Performance with Valerie Naranjo

9:00 pm - PAC Deck
Reception with the Quartz Mountain Jazz Band, hosted by the community of Altus

Saturday, June 21, 2008 - Visitors' Day
2:30 - 4:30 pm - Register in Lodge Lobby
Tours for Visitors

5:00 p.m. - Great Plains Amphitheater
Donor Tribute

7:30 pm - PAC
The Institute Chorus and Orchestra
David Brunner and Liza Grossman, Conductors

9:00 pm - PAC Deck
Reception with the Quartz Mountain Jazz Band, hosted by the communities of Blair, El Dorado, and Hollis

Sunday, June 22, 2008
10:00 am - Amphitheater
Celebration of the Spirit

Monday, June 23, 2008
7:00 pm - Ballroom
Conversation with the Artist
Flavio Salazar, Ballet Dancer

8:00 pm - PAC
Eine Kleine Quartzmusik - Student Chamber Music

9:00 pm - PAC Deck
Reception with the Quartz Mountain Jazz Band, hosted by the communities of Granite and Mangum

Tuesday, June 24, 2008
7:00 pm - PAC
Film Screening - Nathan Young, Filmmaker
World Music Performance - Percussion Students
Artists' Demonstration
COHAN/SUZEAU, Modern Dancers

Wednesday, June 25, 2008
7:00 pm - Ballroom
Artist Lecture & Demonstration
Isak Applin, Visual Artist

8:00 pm - PAC
Eine Kleine Quartzmusik - Faculty Chamber Music

Thursday, June 26, 2008
7:00 pm - Amphitheater
Conversations with the Artists
Kazem Abdullah, Orchestra Conductor & Pearl Shangkuan, Chorus Conductor

8:00 pm - Amphitheater
Artist Showcase - Poetry Reading
George Bilgere, Poet

Friday, June 27, 2008 - ONSTAGE Weekend
4:00 pm - Amphitheater
Art Gallery Opening - Drawing/Painting & Photography Showcase

7:30 pm - PAC
Acting, Ballet, and Modern Dance Performances

9:00 pm - PAC Deck
Reception with the Quartz Mountain Jazz Band, hosted by the communities of Hobart, Lone Wolf, and Sayre

Saturday, June 28, 2008 - ONSTAGE Weekend
2:30 pm - PAC
The Institute Chorus
Pearl Shangkuan, Conductor

3:30 pm - PAC Deck
Reception hosted by the Altus Air Force Base Community

4:00 pm - PAC
Creative Writing Performance and Film Screening

8:00 pm - PAC
The Institute Orchestra
Kazem Abdullah, Conductor

Sunday, June 29, 2008
10:00 am - PAC
Closing Ceremonies
The Institute Chorus & Orchestra

Directions to Quartz Mountain & Hotel Information

OSAI Daily Schedule Information

What's a typical day at the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute? While each day is different, here's a "Day at a Glance" for OSAI students.

7 a.m. - Optional Movement Class
7-8:30 a.m. - Breakfast at the Sundance Café
8:30-11:30 a.m. - Morning Classes
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. - Lunch at the Sundance Café
1-5 p.m. - Afternoon Classes
5-6:30 p.m. - Dinner at the Sundance Café
6:30-7:30 p.m.- Ballroom Dancing
7:30-9:00 p.m.- Performances, Demonstrations, or "Conversations with the Artists"
10:00 p.m. - Cabin Meetings
11:00 p.m. - Lights Out

Students, faculty, and staff receive a detailed schedule booklet when they arrive at Quartz Mountain.