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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

The 120-hour catalog degree has a dedicated jazz core: Jazz Theory I and II, Jazz Arranging and Composition I and II, and Jazz Styles and Analysis, plus History of Jazz in general education

Applied study is jazz-specific: 12 hours of Applied Jazz Lessons followed by 14 hours at the 3000 level, capped by a Junior Recital and a Senior Recital

Performance & Productions

Majors complete 8 hours in the OSU Jazz Orchestra or Jazz Ensemble and 6 hours in Jazz Combos

The Jazz Orchestra averages 6-7 concerts and 2-3 guest artists a year; the Jazz Ensemble performs twice per semester; combos of 4-7 players give 2-4 concerts each semester

Professional Development

Jazz Orchestra albums Solid Gold and Room 118 have drawn critical notice, and the ensemble has been invited to the 2020, 2023, 2024, and 2027 Jazz Education Network conferences

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

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Program Highlights

Training

The 120-hour catalog degree has a dedicated jazz core: Jazz Theory I and II, Jazz Arranging and Composition I and II, and Jazz Styles and Analysis, plus History of Jazz in general education

Applied study is jazz-specific: 12 hours of Applied Jazz Lessons followed by 14 hours at the 3000 level, capped by a Junior Recital and a Senior Recital

Performance & Productions

Majors complete 8 hours in the OSU Jazz Orchestra or Jazz Ensemble and 6 hours in Jazz Combos

The Jazz Orchestra averages 6-7 concerts and 2-3 guest artists a year; the Jazz Ensemble performs twice per semester; combos of 4-7 players give 2-4 concerts each semester

Professional Development

Jazz Orchestra albums Solid Gold and Room 118 have drawn critical notice, and the ensemble has been invited to the 2020, 2023, 2024, and 2027 Jazz Education Network conferences

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

The 120-hour catalog degree has a dedicated jazz core: Jazz Theory I and II, Jazz Arranging and Composition I and II, and Jazz Styles and Analysis, plus History of Jazz in general education

Applied study is jazz-specific: 12 hours of Applied Jazz Lessons followed by 14 hours at the 3000 level, capped by a Junior Recital and a Senior Recital

Performance & Productions

Majors complete 8 hours in the OSU Jazz Orchestra or Jazz Ensemble and 6 hours in Jazz Combos

The Jazz Orchestra averages 6-7 concerts and 2-3 guest artists a year; the Jazz Ensemble performs twice per semester; combos of 4-7 players give 2-4 concerts each semester

Professional Development

Jazz Orchestra albums Solid Gold and Room 118 have drawn critical notice, and the ensemble has been invited to the 2020, 2023, 2024, and 2027 Jazz Education Network conferences

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 audition.

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

Audition Requirements

Repertoire List

Jazz repertoire for winds, piano, guitar, or bass: play any standard jazz song from memory along with iRealPro (melody, then improvise)

Jazz repertoire for winds, piano, guitar, or bass: play a jazz solo transcription (preferably one you transcribed yourself) or an All-State jazz etude

Jazz drum repertoire: play 32 bars of various styles: 4/4 swing, bossa nova, and rock

Scales and technique: knowledge of all major scales is highly encouraged

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 an audition

Complete the Greenwood School of Music Audition Request Form

Program Requirements

Undergraduate students take a music theory placement exam on audition day (or via proctored Zoom for video auditions) — 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 audition 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 audition date and time

Auditions are about 10 to 20 minutes long

Choose to audition in person on campus or by video submission

You will be asked to sight-read (jazz drummers may be asked)

Bring your own instrument, except piano and drum set

Audition Expectations

Upload to YouTube as unlisted and email the link to GSMAuditions@okstate.edu

Capture a clear, full-body frame with close-up shots of embouchure, hands, and face as relevant

Perform in a quiet, private space without a live audience

At the start of the video, state your full name, where you are from, why you are interested in music, and the pieces you will perform

Scholarship Info

Music department scholarships and non-resident tuition waivers awarded based on audition quality. Complete audition 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

The 120-hour catalog degree has a dedicated jazz core: Jazz Theory I and II, Jazz Arranging and Composition I and II, and Jazz Styles and Analysis, plus History of Jazz in general education

Applied study is jazz-specific: 12 hours of Applied Jazz Lessons followed by 14 hours at the 3000 level, capped by a Junior Recital and a Senior Recital

Performance & Productions

Majors complete 8 hours in the OSU Jazz Orchestra or Jazz Ensemble and 6 hours in Jazz Combos

The Jazz Orchestra averages 6-7 concerts and 2-3 guest artists a year; the Jazz Ensemble performs twice per semester; combos of 4-7 players give 2-4 concerts each semester

Professional Development

Jazz Orchestra albums Solid Gold and Room 118 have drawn critical notice, and the ensemble has been invited to the 2020, 2023, 2024, and 2027 Jazz Education Network conferences

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