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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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BM Voice Performance

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Formal General concentration within Oakland’s BM Voice Performance degree

Applied study, ensembles, music theory, history, and degree-specific coursework

Access to more than 100 public concerts each year

Classical singers can work in Oakland Chorale and the Opera or Music Theatre Workshop.

The opera workshop prepares and performs a full production or scenes each semester, giving vocalists a staged-performance sequence.

Professional Development

Study with artist faculty, including Detroit Symphony Orchestra affiliate faculty

Scholarships and support are available for professional conferences and festivals

School Info

Snapshot

3.48

Avg GPA (W)

88%

Admit Rate

school-wide

58%

Grad Rate

12.4K

Enrollment

$59K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$16,772

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$23,867

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$35,402

Before aid

Average Net Price

$9,120

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · oakland.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 21, 1:43 AM

Program Highlights

Training

Formal General concentration within Oakland’s BM Voice Performance degree

Applied study, ensembles, music theory, history, and degree-specific coursework

Access to more than 100 public concerts each year

Classical singers can work in Oakland Chorale and the Opera or Music Theatre Workshop.

The opera workshop prepares and performs a full production or scenes each semester, giving vocalists a staged-performance sequence.

Professional Development

Study with artist faculty, including Detroit Symphony Orchestra affiliate faculty

Scholarships and support are available for professional conferences and festivals

Program Highlights

Training

Formal General concentration within Oakland’s BM Voice Performance degree

Applied study, ensembles, music theory, history, and degree-specific coursework

Access to more than 100 public concerts each year

Classical singers can work in Oakland Chorale and the Opera or Music Theatre Workshop.

The opera workshop prepares and performs a full production or scenes each semester, giving vocalists a staged-performance sequence.

Professional Development

Study with artist faculty, including Detroit Symphony Orchestra affiliate faculty

Scholarships and support are available for professional conferences and festivals

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

First Year · oakland.edu

Program AppApplication

Opens

Oct 1, 2026

Admissions And Auditions · oakland.edu

Audition Requirements

Songs

Two Contrasting Songs

Memorized with piano accompaniment

Classical, folk, or foreign-language selections are welcome

One musical-theatre selection may be substituted

Admissions And Auditions · oakland.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to Oakland University and complete the separate SMTD audition registration form

Audition registration for Fall 2027 opens on or before October 1, 2026

No separate audition registration fee

Enrollment

Fall entry

Transfer applicants use the same audition process

What's The Process

Audition Process

Perform two contrasting memorized songs with piano accompaniment

Staff accompanist is available at no charge; provide music in a three-ring binder

Interview with vocal faculty

Music theory placement exam; the score does not affect admission

Video applicants use an accompaniment track and normally complete a later virtual interview

Scholarship Info

Departmental Scholarships

Talent-based scholarships are awarded from the entrance audition

February and March audition participants are automatically considered; no separate application is required

School Info

Snapshot

3.48

Avg GPA (W)

88%

Admit Rate

school-wide

58%

Grad Rate

12.4K

Enrollment

$59K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$16,772

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$23,867

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$35,402

Before aid

Average Net Price

$9,120

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · oakland.edu College Scorecard

Training

Formal General concentration within Oakland’s BM Voice Performance degree

Applied study, ensembles, music theory, history, and degree-specific coursework

Access to more than 100 public concerts each year

Classical singers can work in Oakland Chorale and the Opera or Music Theatre Workshop.

The opera workshop prepares and performs a full production or scenes each semester, giving vocalists a staged-performance sequence.

Professional Development

Study with artist faculty, including Detroit Symphony Orchestra affiliate faculty

Scholarships and support are available for professional conferences and festivals

Updated Aug 21, 1:43 AM