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| Live music being played in the Union |
If you’re sitting
in the Union close to the food court on most Tuesdays and Thursdays, there’s a
good chance that you will be serenaded with live music.
The
Union Programming board sets up different artists to come play music in the
Union during lunch hours two days a week as a treat to students either studying
or eating in the Union. It was originally President David Boren’s idea to start
the live performances because he wanted to make the Union a friendlier place,
and it would be an incentive to get people involved.
University
of Oklahoma Senior, Stephen Pittman performs in the Union at least two times a
month.
“I
definitely enjoy being able to have a chance to perform in front of a large
group of people and it’s a fun easy way to make some cash,” Pittman said.
Artists
are able to play any type of music that they would like, but it must be edited
and be appropriate. It’s also a good chance for some artists to play some of
the music that they wrote and get their name out.
“I
play some John Mayer and Ben Rector songs and they seem to be really popular,”
Pittman said. “But I really enjoy being able to play some things that I have
spent my own time writing.”
Some
students that are in the Union during the day really appreciate the free music,
especially while eating lunch. University of Oklahoma junior Jake Smith is one
of those people.
“I
think it’s a pretty big stress relief when I’m able to eat lunch while
listening to relaxing music when I’m in between classes,” Smith said.
If
you’re interested in listening to the live music then go to the Union around
noon on most Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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