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Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Highly Selective25-40 Students

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Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Highly Selective25-40 Students

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BM Music Theater

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Highly Selective25-40 Students

Program Recognition

One of the most music-intensive BM Music Theater programs in the country

Consistently ranked in Playbill’s Top 10 most-represented universities on Broadway

Training

Rigorous music training coupled with dance, acting, performance techniques, and stagecraft

250+ performances per year across music and theatre

Oklahoma Opera and Music Theater Company — world’s oldest campus troupe dedicated to both opera and music theater

Classical junior recital and MT-focused senior recital for vocal cross-training

Notable Alumni

Kristin Chenoweth — Tony Award winner (You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown), originated Glinda in Wicked

Kelli O’Hara — Tony Award winner (The King and I), seven additional Tony nominations

J.B. Adams — Broadway actor (Beauty and the Beast, Annie, Elf: The Musical)

Professional Development

NYC Senior Showcase — graduating seniors audition for agents and casting directors

Part of Wanda L. Bass School of Music — close-knit community of 350+ students

Verified Recent Class Sizes

Class of 2029: 26 students

Class of 2027: 44 students

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA

3.83

Admit rate

77%

school-wide

Grad rate

65%

Enrollment

1.5K

Earnings

$55K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$35,948

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$57,120

Before aid

Average net price

$22,857

After aid

Undergraduate Costs · okcu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 4h ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

One of the most music-intensive BM Music Theater programs in the country

Consistently ranked in Playbill’s Top 10 most-represented universities on Broadway

Training

Rigorous music training coupled with dance, acting, performance techniques, and stagecraft

250+ performances per year across music and theatre

Oklahoma Opera and Music Theater Company — world’s oldest campus troupe dedicated to both opera and music theater

Classical junior recital and MT-focused senior recital for vocal cross-training

Notable Alumni

Kristin Chenoweth — Tony Award winner (You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown), originated Glinda in Wicked

Kelli O’Hara — Tony Award winner (The King and I), seven additional Tony nominations

J.B. Adams — Broadway actor (Beauty and the Beast, Annie, Elf: The Musical)

Professional Development

NYC Senior Showcase — graduating seniors audition for agents and casting directors

Part of Wanda L. Bass School of Music — close-knit community of 350+ students

Verified Recent Class Sizes

Class of 2029: 26 students

Class of 2027: 44 students

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

One of the most music-intensive BM Music Theater programs in the country

Consistently ranked in Playbill’s Top 10 most-represented universities on Broadway

Training

Rigorous music training coupled with dance, acting, performance techniques, and stagecraft

250+ performances per year across music and theatre

Oklahoma Opera and Music Theater Company — world’s oldest campus troupe dedicated to both opera and music theater

Classical junior recital and MT-focused senior recital for vocal cross-training

Notable Alumni

Kristin Chenoweth — Tony Award winner (You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown), originated Glinda in Wicked

Kelli O’Hara — Tony Award winner (The King and I), seven additional Tony nominations

J.B. Adams — Broadway actor (Beauty and the Beast, Annie, Elf: The Musical)

Professional Development

NYC Senior Showcase — graduating seniors audition for agents and casting directors

Part of Wanda L. Bass School of Music — close-knit community of 350+ students

Verified Recent Class Sizes

Class of 2029: 26 students

Class of 2027: 44 students

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

School Website Common App

Fee

$55

Deadline

Apply to OCU and submit prescreen (application carries the prescreen) for November audition eligibilityOct 1, 2026

Final university application deadline for auditioned entry — prescreen is submitted through the OCU applicationDec 1, 2026

Fall 2027 Priority Competitive Scholarship Application DeadlineDec 15, 2026

Undergraduate Vocal Auditions · okcu.edu Admissions Overview · okcu.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the prescreen.

Deadline

November audition prescreen deadlineOct 1, 2026

Final prescreen deadlineDec 1, 2026

Auditions

Fall 2027 Dallas Moonifieds

Audition - Day 1Nov 20, 2026

Audition - Day 2Nov 21, 2026

Audition - Day 3Nov 22, 2026

Audition - Day 4Nov 23, 2026

Fall 2027 National

Audition Weekend #1 - Day 1Jan 29, 2027

Audition Weekend #1 - Day 2Jan 30, 2027

Audition Weekend #2 - Day 1Feb 26, 2027

Audition Weekend #2 - Day 2Feb 27, 2027

Fall 2027 Chicago Unifieds

Audition - Day 1Feb 2, 2027

Audition - Day 2Feb 3, 2027

Audition - Day 3Feb 4, 2027

Undergraduate Vocal Auditions · okcu.edu Auditions · okcu.edu

Prescreen Requirements

Songs

Two Songs (Each 60–90 Seconds, Uploaded AS Separate Files)

One musical theater song from any time period

One song of contrasting style from any time period (musical theater, pop, hip-hop, folk, rock, rap, soul, country, punk, etc.)

Must sing to live or recorded accompaniment — no a cappella

Monologues

Two Contrasting Monologues (Each 60–90 Seconds)

One contemporary monologue (typically written after 1950) from a published play or by a professional writer

One classical monologue (typically written before 1950) from a published play or by a professional writer

Classical monologues should have heightened language (Shakespeare, Molière, Marlowe, Middleton, Kushner, August Wilson, etc.)

Memorized

Dance

Dance Sample, 60-90 Sec Recommended

Solo dance sample in any discipline you feel confident in

Performance footage may be used if you are clearly featured on your own

Style & Choreography

Styles may include jazz, ballet, tap, modern, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, or styles beyond American and Euro-western traditions

Self-choreographed material is permitted

Optional Wildcard Video, 60-90 Sec Recommended

Opportunity to show personality or share something unique about you

May include a special skill, story, passion speech, instrument, original work, or another dance style

Additional Materials

Slate Video

Record one introduction video stating your name and, optionally, your pronouns

Speak loudly and clearly directly to the camera

Do not repeat the slate in individual performance videos

Undergraduate Vocal Auditions · okcu.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Audition Requirements

Songs

Two Songs

One musical theater song from any time period

One song of contrasting style from any time period

Not required to perform the same songs submitted for prescreening

Must perform from memory

Accompaniment

Accompanist provided free of charge at on-campus audition dates

Bring one copy of sheet music for accompanist — hole punched, in a three-ring binder

All sheet music must be easily readable

Brief meeting with accompanist prior to scheduled audition time

Monologues

Two Contrasting Monologues

One contemporary monologue (typically written after 1950)

One classical monologue (typically written before 1950) with heightened language

From published plays — memorized

Not required to perform the same monologues submitted for prescreening

Dance

Mandatory Dance Evaluation

Combination taught on-site with warm-up time provided

No prior dance experience necessary

Bring a change of clothes and shoes comfortable for dancing

Difficulty may increase for experienced dancers

Additional Materials

Headshot

Provide at the final audition date

Resume

Provide at the final audition date

Undergraduate Vocal Auditions · okcu.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to Oklahoma City University before auditioning

Upload the prescreen recording through the university admission application

An invitation is required before scheduling the live audition

What's The Process

Audition Process

Submit a prescreen recording through the Oklahoma City University admission application before invitation to a live callback audition

Submit by Oct. 1 for November audition consideration; notification is issued by Oct. 15

Submit by Dec. 1 for later audition consideration; notification is issued by Jan. 7

The current music-auditions page lists Fall 2027 national, Moonifieds, and Chicago audition dates

Contact

ocuauditions@okcu.edu

AUDITION LOCATIONS (migrated from legacy structured-date data 2026-09-16; see tasks/lessons.md)

Fall 2027 Dallas Moonifieds Audition - Day 1 — Dallas, TX

Fall 2027 Dallas Moonifieds Audition - Day 2 — Dallas, TX

Fall 2027 Dallas Moonifieds Audition - Day 3 — Dallas, TX

Fall 2027 Dallas Moonifieds Audition - Day 4 — Dallas, TX

Fall 2027 National Audition Weekend #1 - Day 1 — Oklahoma City, OK

Fall 2027 National Audition Weekend #1 - Day 2 — Oklahoma City, OK

Fall 2027 Chicago Unifieds Audition - Day 1 — Chicago, IL

Fall 2027 Chicago Unifieds Audition - Day 2 — Chicago, IL

Fall 2027 Chicago Unifieds Audition - Day 3 — Chicago, IL

Fall 2027 National Audition Weekend #2 - Day 1 — Oklahoma City, OK

Fall 2027 National Audition Weekend #2 - Day 2 — Oklahoma City, OK

Scholarship Info

Performance scholarships ranging from $1,000–$10,000

Talent awards based on audition results

Competitive scholarship deadline: December 15

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA

3.83

Admit rate

77%

school-wide

Grad rate

65%

Enrollment

1.5K

Earnings

$55K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$35,948

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$57,120

Before aid

Average net price

$22,857

After aid

Undergraduate Costs · okcu.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

One of the most music-intensive BM Music Theater programs in the country

Consistently ranked in Playbill’s Top 10 most-represented universities on Broadway

Training

Rigorous music training coupled with dance, acting, performance techniques, and stagecraft

250+ performances per year across music and theatre

Oklahoma Opera and Music Theater Company — world’s oldest campus troupe dedicated to both opera and music theater

Classical junior recital and MT-focused senior recital for vocal cross-training

Notable Alumni

Kristin Chenoweth — Tony Award winner (You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown), originated Glinda in Wicked

Kelli O’Hara — Tony Award winner (The King and I), seven additional Tony nominations

J.B. Adams — Broadway actor (Beauty and the Beast, Annie, Elf: The Musical)

Professional Development

NYC Senior Showcase — graduating seniors audition for agents and casting directors

Part of Wanda L. Bass School of Music — close-knit community of 350+ students

Verified Recent Class Sizes

Class of 2029: 26 students

Class of 2027: 44 students

Updated 4h ago