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Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App RequiredAudition format
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PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Comprehensive vocal training within NASM-accredited music department
•Study with internationally and nationally renowned faculty
•Detroit Symphony Orchestra Affiliate Applied Faculty on staff
•Individually mentored applied music instruction
•Over 100 annual public concerts through faculty-curated performance season
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Multiple ensemble and solo performance opportunities each semester
•Collaborative work across music, theatre, and dance departments
•Cross-disciplinary productions with OU's theatre and dance programs
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Karen Newman — iconic Detroit singer, performed national anthem at Red Wings games for 30+ years, toured with Bob Seger and Kid Rock
•Joe Santoni — Disney Music's DCappella a-cappella ensemble, 2025 MaTilDa Outstanding Alumni in Music award
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Faculty mentorship for careers and further study in music
•Alumni accepted at Juilliard, Eastman School of Music, Peabody Conservatory, Manhattan School of Music, and Cincinnati Conservatory
•Alumni include a Metropolitan Opera auditions finalist and several regional winners
•Alumni winners at National Student Auditions at the NATS National Conference
Academic info
Snapshot
3.48
Avg GPA (W)
88%
Admit Rate
school-wide
57%
Grad Rate
12,351
Enrollment
$58,612
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$9,120
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$15,262
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$23,188
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$4,422
$30-48k$4,560
$48-75k$6,711
$75-110k$11,874
$110k+$19,217
Program info updated 3d ago
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Comprehensive vocal training within NASM-accredited music department
•Study with internationally and nationally renowned faculty
•Detroit Symphony Orchestra Affiliate Applied Faculty on staff
•Individually mentored applied music instruction
•Over 100 annual public concerts through faculty-curated performance season
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Multiple ensemble and solo performance opportunities each semester
•Collaborative work across music, theatre, and dance departments
•Cross-disciplinary productions with OU's theatre and dance programs
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Karen Newman — iconic Detroit singer, performed national anthem at Red Wings games for 30+ years, toured with Bob Seger and Kid Rock
•Joe Santoni — Disney Music's DCappella a-cappella ensemble, 2025 MaTilDa Outstanding Alumni in Music award
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Faculty mentorship for careers and further study in music
•Alumni accepted at Juilliard, Eastman School of Music, Peabody Conservatory, Manhattan School of Music, and Cincinnati Conservatory
•Alumni include a Metropolitan Opera auditions finalist and several regional winners
•Alumni winners at National Student Auditions at the NATS National Conference
Updated 3d ago
