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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredPortfolio RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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BA Music Composition

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredPortfolio RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

The 120-hour BA centers on composition study: 4 hours of Music Composition at the 2000 level and 8 hours at the 4000 level, plus Counterpoint, Orchestration and Arranging, Post Tonal Analysis, and Form and Analysis

A four-semester theory and aural-skills sequence and three music history courses (to 1600, 1600-1800, and 1800-present) sit alongside Class Piano, Basic Conducting, and Survey of World Musics

As a BA, the degree adds 9 hours of foreign language and College of Arts and Sciences breadth requirements, leaving room for electives

Performance & Productions

Students complete 4 hours of ensemble study in University Bands, Symphony Orchestra, or University Choral Ensembles

Facilities

Greenwood School of Music offers practice rooms and a recording studio; the McKnight Center adds a 1,100-seat performance hall and a 222-seat recital hall

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.59

Admit rate

75%

school-wide

Grad rate

68%

Enrollment

21.8K

Earnings

$57K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$13,920

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$29,440

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$33,700

Before aid

Average net price

$17,447

After aid

In State On Campus · go.okstate.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 4h ago

Program Highlights

Training

A four-semester theory and aural-skills sequence and three music history courses (to 1600, 1600-1800, and 1800-present) sit alongside Class Piano, Basic Conducting, and Survey of World Musics

As a BA, the degree adds 9 hours of foreign language and College of Arts and Sciences breadth requirements, leaving room for electives

Performance & Productions

Students complete 4 hours of ensemble study in University Bands, Symphony Orchestra, or University Choral Ensembles

Facilities

Greenwood School of Music offers practice rooms and a recording studio; the McKnight Center adds a 1,100-seat performance hall and a 222-seat recital hall

Program Highlights

Training

A four-semester theory and aural-skills sequence and three music history courses (to 1600, 1600-1800, and 1800-present) sit alongside Class Piano, Basic Conducting, and Survey of World Musics

As a BA, the degree adds 9 hours of foreign language and College of Arts and Sciences breadth requirements, leaving room for electives

Performance & Productions

Students complete 4 hours of ensemble study in University Bands, Symphony Orchestra, or University Choral Ensembles

Facilities

Greenwood School of Music offers practice rooms and a recording studio; the McKnight Center adds a 1,100-seat performance hall and a 222-seat recital hall

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Fee

$50

Deadline

Priority Scholarship DeadlineFeb 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Official page · go.okstate.edu Dates Deadlines · go.okstate.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the interview.

Opens

Oct 1, 2026

Auditions

Greenwood School of Music Audition DayFeb 6, 20 & 27, 2027

Priority Scholarship Audition DeadlineFeb 28, 2027

Current Audition Information · cas-cs.okstate.edu

Interview Requirements

Portfolio / Creative Sample

Composition portfolio: submit a small portfolio of 2-3 original compositions

Portfolio works should preferably use different combinations of instruments and/or voices

Portfolio scores may be handwritten or prepared with music notation software

Portfolio submission: bring a hard copy to leave with the composition faculty, or provide a link to view all work online

Audition Repertoire · cas-cs.okstate.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

University Essays

Competitive scholarship essaysOptional

The school shows this prompt only after you sign in to OSU application portal (Scholarships tab).

Only if you apply for OSU competitive scholarships, including Horizon Scholars: two essays and a video response, submitted under the Scholarships tab of your application portal by Nov. 1 or Feb. 1.

Competitive Awards · go.okstate.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to OSU via Common App or the OSU application before requesting a review

Complete the Greenwood School of Music Audition Request Form

Bring your portfolio (hard copy or online link) to the review

Program Requirements

Undergraduate students take a music theory placement exam on audition day (or via proctored Zoom for video submissions) — for course placement only, it does not affect acceptance into the school

The catalog also lists an upper-division theory examination and a keyboard proficiency examination for all music majors

Important Notes

Your audition serves as your application for all music department scholarships

Complete your review by February 28 for priority scholarship consideration

Non-resident tuition waivers are available and can lower out-of-state tuition by over 60 percent

What's The Process

Audition Process

Step 1: Apply to OSU

Step 2: Complete the Greenwood School of Music Audition Request Form (opens October 1, 2026)

Step 3: You will receive a phone call or text to schedule your review date and time

Interview with the composition faculty: indicate why you selected this degree program and describe the coursework, experiences, and interests that influenced your decision

Answer questions designed to test your aural ability and general knowledge of music theory

The catalog calls the music entrance requirement an audition; the published composition requirement is the portfolio and interview, with no performance audition listed

Scholarship Info

Music department scholarships and non-resident tuition waivers awarded based on the composition review (portfolio and interview). Complete the review by February 28 for priority scholarship consideration.

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.59

Admit rate

75%

school-wide

Grad rate

68%

Enrollment

21.8K

Earnings

$57K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$13,920

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$29,440

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$33,700

Before aid

Average net price

$17,447

After aid

In State On Campus · go.okstate.edu College Scorecard

Training

A four-semester theory and aural-skills sequence and three music history courses (to 1600, 1600-1800, and 1800-present) sit alongside Class Piano, Basic Conducting, and Survey of World Musics

As a BA, the degree adds 9 hours of foreign language and College of Arts and Sciences breadth requirements, leaving room for electives

Performance & Productions

Students complete 4 hours of ensemble study in University Bands, Symphony Orchestra, or University Choral Ensembles

Facilities

Greenwood School of Music offers practice rooms and a recording studio; the McKnight Center adds a 1,100-seat performance hall and a 222-seat recital hall

Updated 4h ago