The Rodeo Opry's Artist Development Series includes the Rising Star Roundup for performers under the age of 16 and Kick Start Clinic for artists 16 and older. These programs develop and enhance stage presence and vocal technique. The Artist Development workshops are by invitation only and based on Rodeo Opry open auditions and performances.

Participants in the Artist Development Concerts perform at a special Friday night concert, then receive feedback during the workshop the following Saturday morning. Professional clinicians have included Heather Olive, Amanda Earhart, Addi Panter, Stephanie Short, Dustin Jones and Cindy Scarberry.

Our 2012 Artist Development dates are:

Rising Star:

• February 17th
• June 1st
• August 10th
• October 19th

Kick Start:

• April 20th
• June 29th
• September 14th
• November 16th

This series is sponsored by Taco Mayo, Oklahoma Arts Council and The Kirkpatrick Foundation and offered at no cost to participants.

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Songwriter workshops and concerts provide local songwriters with an opportunity to work and perform with top industry professionals. Songwriters with hits by Tim McGraw, Toby Keith, Kenny Chesney, Bryan White, John Michael Montgomery, Diamond Rio and more have enjoyed leading the workshops and performing with Oklahoma writers and the Rodeo Opry band. Past workshops have been led by Jason Matthews, Steve Seskin, Bryan White, Jeff Wood and Julie Vassar.

Writers from the Row is made possible by Oklahoma Arts Council and The Kirkpatrick Foundation

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Experience Oklahoma history as it comes to life on the Rodeo Opry stage through an interactive concert teaching the history, music and culture of our great state. Concerts are held in the Rodeo Opry theatre located in the historic stockyards district giving schools the opportunity to provide an authentic and meaningful field-trip.

This concert is appropriate and fun for all ages. Many adults and tour groups enjoy attending this morning show, having lunch at the famous Cattlemen's Steakhouse and enjoying a nice afternoon of shopping in the Historic Stockyards District.

The Rodeo Opry would also love the opportunity to bring the Oklahoma Heritage Concert to your town!

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Showtimes: 10:00AM-11:30AM
Tickets: $5.00

Discounts available for OKA+ Schools

The Oklahoma Heritage Concert Series is made possible by Oklahoma Arts Council, Taco Mayo and The Kirkpatrick Foundation.

Named after founder Granville "Grant" Leftwich, Granville Community Music School makes quality music instruction available to talented, interested, deserving children from low-income families at the nominal fee of 50 cents per lesson. Granville opened September 9, 2009 with 15 students and has grown to serve over 40 students with a waiting list of approximately 25 additional students. Granville is modeled after the successful W.O.Smith Community Music School (link) in Nashville, TN.

For more information about Granville including Teacher, Student and Volunteer applications please contact Granville Program Director, LiAnn Armitage at (405) 605-6133 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Granville is made possible by generous donations and contributions from Rodeo Opry patrons and sponsors including: Devon Energy, The Kirkpatrick Foundation, Oklahoma Arts Council & Taco Mayo

A new Granville Community Music School web site is currently being developed and will be available soon.