Who is Ozie?

Simplified: I am a composer.

Ozie C. Cargile II is a graduate of the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Music Composition. He has studied composition with several distinguished composers including Detroit Symphony Orchestra composer-in-residence Michael Daugherty, Erick Santos, Susan Botti, and Bright Sheng.

January 2009, Denver, Colorado: Lamont Symphony Orchestra; Ozie C. Cargile II: Epoch (2008, world premiere), Ozie C. Cargile II: The Audacity of Hope (2008, world premiere); Lawrence Golan, Conductor

 February 2008, the University of Colorado at Boulder College of Music presents a musical tribute honoring "Black Pioneers in Music Performance"; the program featured the Colorado premiere of Ozie’s "Creation of the Universe."

 Summer 2007, Ozie Cargile released his debut album entitled "Legend", featuring original solo piano works, songs and spoken word. For more information visit oziecargile.com.

2006, Mr. Cargile founded the Psalm 150 Symphony, a 501(c)(3) non-profit community orchestra aimed at revitalizing the sound and image of symphonic music in the urban community, particularly in the ears and eyes of young adults. Psalm:150 hosted its premiere "New Creation" concert series in October 2006. Visit psalm150symphony.org.

2004, Ozie began working as a general music teacher and private piano instructor teaching middle school and high school students the value of music education and exposure. He still maintains a private piano studio today.

February 2003, Ozie's orchestral work "Creation of the Universe and the Second Movement" was performed and recorded by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.

Ozie is the President of Strong Tower Publishing & Productions.

Download the entire CD "Legend" from artist Ozie Cargile. A new sound for a new generation: urban melodies meet classical forms.

Track List:

1. 414
2. Legend
3. If But For A Moment
4. How I Feel
5. Imperfect Love (I Love Yo...
6. Knowing Is
7. Remembering God
8. The Power
9. Star
10. Hip Hop Eulogy
11. Urban Lulaby
12. Save the Word
13. One More Chance
14. The Calling
15. Goodbye For Now