Striving For Musical Excellence, Finding Beauty In Every Note
Striving For Musical Excellence, Finding Beauty In Every Note
register for music lessons and classes at OCM!
Learn classical music at Oklahoma’s best music school for students of all ages.
Whether a very young student not yet ready for private instrument study, young beginning student, advanced musician, an aspiring professional, or a casual adult learner, there is a place for you at the Oklahoma Conservatory of Music.
how to get started with music lessons or classes at OCM:
Complete an inquiry form so we can learn about your interests and needs for the student.
OCM Executive Director will reach out to you to schedule a placement meeting.
During the meeting, we will answer any questions about OCM and provide information about all our classes and our policies. Most importantly, the interview will allow the Director to learn about the student’s personality, interests and goals to find the best student-teacher match.
News and events
Oklahoma Conservatory of Music becomes a 501(c)3 nonprofit Organization
January 26 marks the beginning of OCM as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Founder and director Dr. Angelika Machnik-Jones becomes the Executive Director supported by the leadership of the board of directors: President and Director Louise Cleary Cannon (Certified Public Accountant, philanthropist, supporter of the arts), Secretary and Director Anna Csiszar (Professor and Vice Chair of Research Dept. of Neurosurgery, Donald W. Reynolds chair of aging research), Treasurer and Director Daniel de Longe (Insurance and financial advisor), Frank Wang (President of Oklahoma School of Science and Math), and Joseph Ripka (organist and Director of Cathedral Music at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral).
Okc phil young Musician Competition
Two high school cellists, Avery Wiggins and Noah Koo, advance into the Final Round of the OKC Philharmonic Young Musician Competition, which will be held at OCU on April 12. Both students study with Dr. Angelika Machnik-Jones.
OMTA District Auditions
Piano students Sofia Biddick and Jayden Dasari achieve superior markings at the OMTA District Auditions held at Oklahoma Christian University on February 28, 2026. They advance to the State Auditions, which will be held at the University of Oklahoma on May 16. Both students study with Ekaterina Kuleshova.
OcM cello-fest
April 10-11, 2026
Designed for cellists between the ages of 10-18, OCM CelloFest celebrates everything cello. Two days filled with cello choir, masterclasses, and technique class, culminating in a Final Concert. Event will be led by OCM Executive Director Dr. Angelika Machnik-Jones.
OCM Violin and Viola festival
May 8-9, 2026
Designed for violinists and violists between the ages of 10-18, OCM Violin and Viola Festival will be led by OCM faculty and guest artists Chavdar Parashkevov, Royce McLarry, and Erin Ripka. The festival will feature two violin ensembles, viola ensemble, technique classes, masterclasses with guest artist and faculty, culminating in a Final Concert.
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Oklahoma Conservatory of Music Founding Donors
Founding Donors $2000
The Francis Family
The Wright Family
Founding Donors $5000
Natalie Hisle
Founding Donors $1000
Louise Cleary Cannon and Gerry Cannon
Kimberly and Mark Wiggins
Jackie and Kevin Swedlow
Brownie and Natasha Brimage
The Leu Family
William Shaffer
Daniel De Longe
Sayeda and Shoab Nazir
Rachel Keever