Meet Ocie

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Ocie S. Banks is a proud alumnus and product of Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) where he serves as the new Choral Director at Thomas G. Pullen K-8 Creative & Performing Arts School. Previously, he was the Choral Director at Samuel Ogle Middle School and the Vocal & General Music teacher at Rosaryville Elementary School. While at Ogle, the Samuel Ogle Singers received Superior Ratings at District Assessment and Excellent Ratings at the Maryland State Choral Festival. He serves as an Assistant Director for the PGCPS Middle School Honors Chorus and the lead middle school chorus and general music curriculum writer for PGCPS.

He received his Bachelor of Music in Music Education (BME) from George Mason University. He recently received his Master of Music and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Choral Conducting from Messiah University. His Choral Music & conducting mentor is Dr. Lisa A. Billingham.

Ocie is an active member of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) and the National Association for Music Education. Ocie serves as the President-Elect of the Maryland/DC Chapter of ACDA and the Recording Secretary of the Maryland Choral Educators Association (MCEA).

He is an active choral, vocal, and sight-reading adjudicator and clinician. Banks is the CEO of OSB Music, LLC where he provides private voice lessons, music theory training, vocal health workshops, and more. He serves as the Executive Pastor of Gifted Church, Inc. Ocie is a passionate advocate for choral music at all levels and endeavors to always promote choral excellence in all that he does.

Pastor Ocie S. Banks is called by God to proclaim the message and the kingdom of God through preaching, teaching, prophecy, music and worship.

Pastor Ocie serves as the Executive Pastor at Gifted Church, Inc. under the dynamic leadership and covering of Apostle JaQuan and Prophet Shambraè Gamble. He also serves alongside them at The Gifted Network, Inc.

Pastor Ocie is the Vocal Music teacher and Director of Choirs at Thomas G. Pullen K-8 Creative & Performing Arts School. He is the owner and founder of OSB Music, LLC where he provides private voice lessons, vocal coaching, professional development workshops and more. He is an active vocal and choral clinician, adjudicator, and guest conductor.

Pastor Ocie holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from George Mason University. He also holds a Master of Music and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Choral Conducting from Messiah University.

His love for God and people is the fuel that propels him forward in life and ministry. His goals are to see lives transformed by the power of God and to see the kingdom of God advanced.