I am excited you are interested in becoming a musical Star! Follow the steps below to make sure we have all of your information and that you are scheduled for an audition.

• Undergraduate (OCU’s University App)

• Undergraduate (Common App)

• Graduate

An audition is required for admission to all the Undergraduate (BM, BA) and Graduate (MM) degrees in the School of Music. An audition is required for scholarship consideration no matter the major.

Auditions can occur in person on a variety of audition dates (fall and spring semesters), on alternative dates by appointment, or remotely via video submission

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You will receive your audition results and talent scholarship offer via email. The timing of this communication varies with each program. Applicants are allowed to accept offers from multiple institutions while considering options, but we ask that you keep us informed throughout the process.

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There will be instructions in your offer letter on how to accept - you can email, text, call, etc. Your OCU Admissions counselor will be your primary contact for ensuring you have completed all steps for committing to the university, securing additional academic scholarship awards, and other details. We would also love to schedule a scholarship signing if you are interested. We can send someone to you, or you can set it up yourself and we'll send you some swag for the picture. We want to celebrate that you are becoming a Star!

Undergraduate Student Services Coordinator: Kim Mizar (kmizar@okcu.edu)
Info for Incoming Undergraduate Students

Graduate Coordinator: Dr. Mark Belcik (mbelcik@okcu.edu)
Info for Incoming Graduate Students

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• Prepare the chromatic scale and major scales, either full-range or all-state style. Applicants will be asked to play a few scale selections in the audition.

  • Memorization is preferred. Cleanliness, accuracy, and polish are more important than sheer speed!

• Prepare two (2) contrasting selections from the following list suggested repertoire. Other non-listed pieces of similar quality and rigor are welcome. I suggest picking a single movement from the solo works and a contrasting etude.

  • Solo Works:

    • E. Bozza, Aria

    • P. Creston, Sonata, Op. 19

    • H. Eccles (arranged by Sigurd Rascher), Sonata

    • A. Glazunov, Concerto, Op. 109

    • B. Heiden, Sonata

    • A. Jolivet, Fantasie Impromptu

    • D. Joly, Cantilène et Danse

    • P. Maurice, Tableaux de Provence

    • J. Rueff, Chanson et Passepied

    • J.B. Singelée, Concertino, Op. 57 or Op. 78

    • H. Villa-Lobos, Fantasia

  • Etudes:

    • B. Berbiguier (arranged by Marcel Mule), 18 Exercises

    • W. Ferling, 48 Famous Studies

    • D. Hite, Melodious Studies (Book 1 easier, Book 2 more challenging)

    • S. Rascher, 24 Intermezzi

    • H. Voxman, Rubank: Selected Studies

• All undergraduate applicants will be asked to sight read.

• Prepare major, harmonic minor, and chromatic scales, full range style. Applicants will be asked to play a few scale selections in their audition.

  • Memorization is required. Scales will be evaluated for tone quality, polish, and evenness in addition to tempo.

• Prepare three (3) works: two (2) contrasting selections from the traditional repertoire as well as one (1) selection from the contemporary repertoire (works written after circa 1980). Overall, approximately 25-30 minutes of music (equivalent to a BM recital) should be programmed. Other non-listed pieces of similar quality and rigor are welcomed.

  • Traditional Repertoire examples:

    • R. Boutry, Divertimento

    • Dahl, Concerto

    • F. Decruck, Sonate en ut#

    • A. Desenclos, Prelude, Cadence, et Finale

    • P.M. Dubois, Concerto

    • L.E. Larsson, Concerto

    • I. Gotkovsky, Brillance

    • K. Husa, Elegie et Rondeau

    • J. Ibert, Concertino da Camera

    • H. Tomasi, Concerto

  • Contemporary Repertoire (after ca. 1980) examples:

    • W. Albright, Sonata

    • L. Berio, Sequenza IXb

    • D. Chang, Two Preludes

    • C. Dundee, Star Bits

    • S. Garrop, Tantrum

    • C. Lauba, Neuf Études

    • D. Maslanka, Sonata

    • M. Shrude, Kantada

    • J. Tower, Wings

    • T. Yoshimatsu, Fuzzy Bird Sonata

• All graduate applicants will be asked to sight read.

• Jazz excerpts are enthusiastically welcomed but not required unless pursuing the Jazz Graduate Assistantship slot.

BM Instrumental performance – Multiple Woodwinds (Undergraduate)

Our undergraduate Multiple Woodwinds performance program is designed to equally accommodate experienced woodwind doublers as well as performers new to the art of doubling. 

IF ALREADY AN EXPERIENCED WOODWIND DOUBLER...

• Audition on your primary instrument – see the requirements for your instrument in the "Woodwinds" tab, above.

• For each secondary instrument, perform a short 3-5 minute excerpt that demonstrates your lyrical and technical command of that instrument. Short pieces or etudes are happily accepted.

  • Please make sure that your secondary instruments are clearly communicated to the Auditions Coordinator.

  • A maximum of 3 instruments will be heard, in total.

• Sight-reading on your primary instrument

IF NEW TO WOODWIND DOUBLING...

• Audition only on primary instrument – see the requirements for your instrument in the "Woodwinds" tab, above.

  • Training on secondary instruments will be built-in your course of study. Your choice of instruments is made in coordination with the woodwind faculty, your academic advisor, and personal goals.

• Sight-reading on your primary instrument

MM Multiple Woodwind Performance (Graduate)

• Primary Instrument: Two major contrasting works (movement of a sonata, concerto, etc.)

• Secondary Instrument #1: One major work

• Secondary Instrument #2: One minor work or etude

• Sight-reading

The amount of music prepared will equate to approximately 30 minutes.

Talent-Based Music Scholarships

• The Wanda L. Bass School of Music is proud to offer significant music scholarships for accepted applicants. Music scholarships are awarded based on the quality of your audition.

• Every student accepted to the Bass School of Music receives a talent-based scholarship.

• Music scholarships and academic scholarships can stack to cover up to 100% of tuition!

Academic Merit Scholarships

• Academic Merit Scholarships are given automatically to first-year students in all majors based on their high school GPA. They can reach up to $13,000 per year, depending on a student's major, and extend for all four years of your study. For these scholarships, your application to OCU doubles as your scholarship application. More info about academic scholarships can be found here: https://www.okcu.edu/paying-for-ocu/scholarships-and-assistance/first-year-scholarships/automatic-merit-scholarships

• Oklahoma City University annually awards more than $34 million in aid! More info about undergraduate scholarship opportunities can be found here: https://www.okcu.edu/paying-for-ocu/types-of-assistance/first-year-scholarships

Competitive Scholarships

• Competitive scholarships are awards that are available to any OCU undergraduate student and are not dependent on school, college or major. As the name implies, they are offered to selected students based on financial need and other factors.

• To be considered for all competitive scholarship you must have applied and submit all supporting documents by Dec. 15, annually.

• Documents required for consideration include: your admissions application, official high school transcript, resume, a recommendation letter from your high school counselor and a second letter of recommendation.

• Explore available Competitive Scholarships and learn more here: https://www.okcu.edu/paying-for-ocu/scholarships-and-assistance/first-year-scholarships/competitive-scholarships

Other Financial Aid Opportunities

• Undergraduate students may qualify for additional FAFSA need-based aid, Pell Grant, and federal work study. Learn more about FASFA-based financial aid here: https://www.okcu.edu/paying-for-ocu/fafsa-application-guide

• You can also gain valuable experience through convenient student employment opportunities at the Wanda L. Bass School of Music. Learn more about student employment here: https://www.okcu.edu/current/financial-aid-office/student-employment

Burton McCasland Travel Fund

• Provides significant financial support for qualified students traveling to competitions or acceptances to programs with competitive applications.

  • Additional funding support for projects and other special accomplishments is possible via petition.

• Requires full time student status.

Classical Saxophone Performance Assistantship

• Work with Dr. Heaney with duties as assigned, including directing the Oklahoma Saxophone Ensemble, performing in the graduate saxophone quartet, and assisting with studio logistics and teaching.

• Includes a tuition waiver and small stipend. No minimum hours per week, duties are primarily performance-based.

• Please contact Dr. Heaney (jheaney@okcu.edu) for more info about anticipated assistantship openings, expected duties, and other details.

Jazz Saxophone Performance Assistantship

• Work with Dr. Heaney with duties as assigned, including performing in the OCU jazz ensemble and leading the section development throughout the year, perform in the graduate saxophone quartet.

• Includes a tuition waiver and small stipend. No minimum hours per week, duties are primarily performance-based.

• Please contact Dr. Heaney (jheaney@okcu.edu) for more info about anticipated assistantship openings, expected duties, and other details.

Ensemble Performance Scholarships

• Perform in OCU’s large ensembles as assigned, perform in the graduate saxophone quartet, other duties as assigned.

• Includes up to a full tuition waiver. No minimum hours per week, duties are primarily performance-based.

Burton McCasland Travel Fund

• Provides significant financial support for qualified students traveling to competitions or acceptances to programs with competitive applications.

  • Additional funding support for projects and other special accomplishments is possible via petition.

• Requires full time student status.