There are moments when a city’s creative scene shifts. And then there are moments like this. The music series that’s been bringing Grammy winners, global artists, and those wait… this is free? performances to Norman is stepping into something bigger. A new name. A new home. More room to grow.
Introducing the Oklahoma House of Music. Or simply, HōM.
If You Know, You Know
For the past few years, the Resonance Series has been one of Norman’s best-kept secrets. The kind of thing you hear about after and immediately wish you’d been there.
Artists who’ve worked with Prince. Ariana Grande. Stevie Wonder. Musicians who could easily be playing arenas, showing up here for conversations, masterclasses, and performances that feel a little more personal. Now, that same energy is expanding.
Paul Shaffer playing at the Reynolds Performing Arts Center – Photo by Michael D. Duncan
HōM is stepping out on its own as a nonprofit, building a dedicated space, and leaning even further into what makes this series work in the first place: access.
This Isn’t Your Typical Music Series
Yes, the lineup is impressive. But that’s not really the point. What makes this different is how it shows up across Norman.
One day it might be a conversation at the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art. Another, a Q&A with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Or a masterclass, a pop-up performance, or just a chance to be in the room. It’s less about sitting in an audience and more about being part of it.
What’s Coming Up
The spring lineup alone is worth paying attention to.
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April 3 - Haleh Liza Gafori, award-winning poet
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April 6-7 - Steve Smith, drummer for Journey
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April 9 - Kitt Wakeley, 2x Grammy-winning composer
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April 20-21 - Terrell Stafford, legendary jazz trumpeter
And it doesn’t stop there. Summer brings names like Saturday Night Live’s Summer Camargo and internationally recognized bassist Vincen Garcia, with more already in the works.
This is the kind of thing Norman does well. Big talent, smaller rooms. Moments you didn’t plan for. A creative scene that doesn’t feel overly produced. With HōM, you’ll see artists not just performing, but actually spending time here. Teaching, collaborating, sticking around between events. It adds to what’s already here. It doesn’t try to reinvent it.
See What’s Happening
In Norman, something like this doesn’t live on its own. It shows up alongside festivals, gallery openings, live music, and everything else happening around town. If you want to catch it while it’s here, or just see what’s going on more broadly, take a look at our events calendar.
