Oklahoma Baptist University has named Dr. Lauren Denney Wright as a new assistant professor of music and director of bands. She began her tenure on Bison Hill on Aug. 18.
Wright earned a bachelor’s degree in clarinet performance from Vanderbilt University in 2000; a master’s degree in clarinet performance from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro, in 2002; a bachelor’s degree in music education from Kennesaw State University in 2007; and a doctorate in instrumental conducting from the University of Miami Frost School of Music in 2010.
“I am delighted to welcome Dr. Lauren Denney Wright to the OBU faculty as director of bands,” said Dr. Paul Hammond, dean of the Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts.
“Her energy, enthusiasm, musicianship and conducting skill will inspire our students and build on the solid foundation laid by Dr. Jim Hansford.”
Oklahoma Baptist University has named Dr. Lauren Denney Wright as a new assistant professor of music and director of bands. She began her tenure on Bison Hill on Aug. 18.
Wright earned a bachelor’s degree in clarinet performance from Vanderbilt University in 2000; a master’s degree in clarinet performance from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro, in 2002; a bachelor’s degree in music education from Kennesaw State University in 2007; and a doctorate in instrumental conducting from the University of Miami Frost School of Music in 2010.
“I am delighted to welcome Dr. Lauren Denney Wright to the OBU faculty as director of bands,” said Dr. Paul Hammond, dean of the Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts.
“Her energy, enthusiasm, musicianship and conducting skill will inspire our students and build on the solid foundation laid by Dr. Jim Hansford.”