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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

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BM Piano Performance, Pedagogy Emphasis

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Faith Integration

Faculty integrate faith and learning

Small class sizes with close faculty relationships

Part of the Division of Music within the School of Visual and Performing Arts

Training

Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance with an emphasis in pedagogy — combines performance study with the skills to teach piano

Weekly applied lessons, studio classes, and piano seminars

Piano pedagogy sequence with supervised teaching in real studio settings

Chamber music, accompanying, and a yearly concerto competition

Performance & Productions

Frequent recitals, master classes with renowned guest artists, and junior/senior recitals

Piano ensemble (four-hand and multi-piano literature)

Professional Development

Graduates work as solo and chamber musicians, accompanists, and independent and preparatory-school studio teachers

Many continue to graduate study across the nation

School Info

Snapshot

3.85

Avg GPA (W)

49%

Admit Rate

school-wide

52%

Grad Rate

1.3K

Enrollment

$48K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$38,830

Before aid

Average Net Price

$20,958

After aid

Affordability And Value · okbu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 5, 7:25 PM

Program Highlights

Faith Integration

Faculty integrate faith and learning

Small class sizes with close faculty relationships

Part of the Division of Music within the School of Visual and Performing Arts

Training

Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance with an emphasis in pedagogy — combines performance study with the skills to teach piano

Weekly applied lessons, studio classes, and piano seminars

Piano pedagogy sequence with supervised teaching in real studio settings

Chamber music, accompanying, and a yearly concerto competition

Performance & Productions

Frequent recitals, master classes with renowned guest artists, and junior/senior recitals

Piano ensemble (four-hand and multi-piano literature)

Professional Development

Graduates work as solo and chamber musicians, accompanists, and independent and preparatory-school studio teachers

Many continue to graduate study across the nation

Program Highlights

Faith Integration

Faculty integrate faith and learning

Small class sizes with close faculty relationships

Part of the Division of Music within the School of Visual and Performing Arts

Training

Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance with an emphasis in pedagogy — combines performance study with the skills to teach piano

Weekly applied lessons, studio classes, and piano seminars

Piano pedagogy sequence with supervised teaching in real studio settings

Chamber music, accompanying, and a yearly concerto competition

Performance & Productions

Frequent recitals, master classes with renowned guest artists, and junior/senior recitals

Piano ensemble (four-hand and multi-piano literature)

Professional Development

Graduates work as solo and chamber musicians, accompanists, and independent and preparatory-school studio teachers

Many continue to graduate study across the nation

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Application · Common App

Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Repertoire List

Three works performed from memory, one from each era:

Baroque era (e.g., an invention, sinfonia, or prelude and fugue by J.S. Bach)

Classical era (e.g., a sonata movement by Clementi, Haydn, Mozart, or Beethoven)

Romantic or Contemporary era (e.g., a Mendelssohn song without words, a Chopin nocturne or prelude, Khachaturian Toccata, or Copland’s The Cat and the Mouse)

Include a repertoire list of solo pieces with your Music Application

Scales & Technique

Play one to two scales of your choosing

Audition Requirements · okbu.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to OBU via Common App or direct application (free)

Submit the Music Application separately

Eligibility

Rolling admissions

All prospective music majors must audition regardless of performance area

What's The Process

Audition Process

Apply to OBU first; music study admission and financial aid require university acceptance

Submit the Music Application (separate from the university application)

Audition dates correspond to Bison Days; faculty will contact you to schedule after receiving your application

Auditions are based on faculty availability

Audition Expectations

Sight-read an excerpt provided by the keyboard faculty

Be prepared to discuss your goals with the keyboard faculty

Decisions

You will receive two notices by mail from the Division of Music

First notice: your readiness to pursue a degree in music at OBU

Second notice: financial aid offered by the Division of Music

Contact

OBU Music: 405.585.4300

Email: music@okbu.edu

Keyboard Area Coordinator: Dr. Mark Franklin (mark.franklin@okbu.edu)

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Most music scholarships awarded to music majors

Some awards available for non-majors who audition into and participate with an ensemble

Students may audition in multiple areas, though only one award will be offered

Following your audition, you will receive two notices by mail: one regarding admission to music study and one detailing financial aid

School Info

Snapshot

3.85

Avg GPA (W)

49%

Admit Rate

school-wide

52%

Grad Rate

1.3K

Enrollment

$48K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$38,830

Before aid

Average Net Price

$20,958

After aid

Affordability And Value · okbu.edu College Scorecard

Faith Integration

Faculty integrate faith and learning

Small class sizes with close faculty relationships

Part of the Division of Music within the School of Visual and Performing Arts

Training

Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance with an emphasis in pedagogy — combines performance study with the skills to teach piano

Weekly applied lessons, studio classes, and piano seminars

Piano pedagogy sequence with supervised teaching in real studio settings

Chamber music, accompanying, and a yearly concerto competition

Performance & Productions

Frequent recitals, master classes with renowned guest artists, and junior/senior recitals

Piano ensemble (four-hand and multi-piano literature)

Professional Development

Graduates work as solo and chamber musicians, accompanists, and independent and preparatory-school studio teachers

Many continue to graduate study across the nation

Updated Aug 5, 7:25 PM