Greenwood School of Music

Designed by Beck Design, the building balances cutting-edge technology with architectural sensitivity, honoring OSU’s campus character while setting a new standard for performance and acoustical design in higher education.

Strategically connected to the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts, the Greenwood School creates a seamless environment where rehearsal, performance, and academic instruction intersect. Supported by a $28 million capital campaign, the facility was designed as a forward-looking home for Oklahoma State University’s expanding music program, addressing both current needs and future growth.

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The building features acoustically tailored rehearsal halls for choir, band, jazz, and chamber ensembles. Additional spaces include 25 sound-isolated practice rooms, 34 instructional studios, classrooms, a percussion suite, and the Dick & Malinda Berry Fischer Recording Studio anchored by a Rupert Neve Designs 5088 console.

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Every element of the Greenwood School was designed to foster musical excellence through acoustic precision, flexibility, and innovation. The result is a dynamic learning environment that integrates architecture, technology, and performance to support more than 2,000 students engaged in music education each year.

The Greenwood School is not just an academic facility; it is a cultural hub. Its close physical and programmatic integration with the McKnight Center allows for dynamic partnerships with world-renowned visiting artists and ensembles, masterclasses, and public performances.

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The grand opening in September 2021 celebrated this vision with a showcase of student talent and community engagement. With the relocation of the Music Department from the Seretean Center, which now houses the Theatre Department, the new building marks a pivotal moment in OSU’s arts evolution. The Greenwood School of Music is both a tribute to visionary philanthropy and a launchpad for the next generation of musicians, educators, and scholars.