About DeAnna Calhoun

DeAnna Calhoun, a native of Owasso, Oklahoma, received her Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance, Cum Laude, from Oklahoma Baptist University in 1996. While at OBU, she received numerous awards and scholarships including the Warren M. Angell Scholarship, keyboard talentship, and the Varnum Scholarship. While at OBU, Mrs. Calhoun maintained a full schedule of teaching and accompanying. She was the accompanist for the women’s glee club as well as numerous other choral ensembles, soloists, and instrumentalists. In addition, she was selected to perform three consecutive years in OBU’s prestigious Concerto-Aria concert.

Mrs. Calhoun was an experienced performer well before her years at OBU. While in high school she was chosen as a winner in Senior Auditions for three consecutive years, played in numerous master classes given by artists such as Nelita True and Richard Cass. She was also the winner in competitions sponsored by Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma Baptist University, and Keynote Music of Tulsa. While in high school, Mrs. Calhoun was also an active student member of the Hyechka Music Club of Tulsa.

In 1998, Mrs. Calhoun completed the requirements for a Master of Music degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy at the University of Oklahoma. While at OU she was inducted into the national music honor society, Pi Kappa Lambda. From 1996 to 1998 she had a full teaching schedule at private studios in Norman, and was the pianist at First Baptist Church in Shawnee. Mrs. Calhoun has studied with Mr. Elwyn Ratliff, Dr. Carol Bell, and Dr. Edward Gates. From 1998 to 2001, she and her husband maintained a full private studio in Stillwater, OK. They currently have private studios in Owasso, OK. Mrs. Calhoun is a member of the Tulsa Accredited Music Teachers Association, the Music Teachers National Association and Oklahoma Music Teachers Association.