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Oral Roberts University

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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BM Music Performance

Instrumental

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

All-Steinway School since 2011

Training

One-on-one instruction, ensemble work, and frequent performance opportunities

Personalized training in technique, interpretation, and musicianship

Builds professional skills for a performance or graduate-study career

Internships

Placements in churches, worship ministries, music production studios, and recording labels

Event-management companies and arts organizations

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.53

Admit rate

99%

school-wide

Grad rate

57%

Enrollment

3.5K

Earnings

$47K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$38,430

Before aid

Average net price

$25,365

After aid

Undergraduate Tuition And Fin Aid Detailed · oru.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 5, 7:25 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

All-Steinway School since 2011

Training

One-on-one instruction, ensemble work, and frequent performance opportunities

Personalized training in technique, interpretation, and musicianship

Builds professional skills for a performance or graduate-study career

Internships

Placements in churches, worship ministries, music production studios, and recording labels

Event-management companies and arts organizations

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

All-Steinway School since 2011

Training

One-on-one instruction, ensemble work, and frequent performance opportunities

Personalized training in technique, interpretation, and musicianship

Builds professional skills for a performance or graduate-study career

Internships

Placements in churches, worship ministries, music production studios, and recording labels

Event-management companies and arts organizations

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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Common App School Website

Deadline

Undergraduate DeadlineEarly ActionNov 1, 2026

Regular DecisionFeb 15, 2027

Apply · oru.edu Application · Common App

Program AppApplication

Audition

OR — Recorded Video Audition

Video audition submission (rolling — ORU Talent Audition Submission Form)Rolling

View · forms.oru.edu

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

Repertoire for strings: a movement from a Bach solo sonata or partita; a first movement from a concerto; another work of your choosing; and a 2-octave major and minor scale at MM 80

Repertoire for wind & brass: three contrasting standard-repertoire selections; a 2-octave chromatic scale; and a 2-octave major and minor scale at MM 80-120

Repertoire for percussion: three contest-repertoire selections, a rudiments exercise, and mallet solo selections; drum set does not satisfy the percussion requirement

Repertoire for guitar: open chords, major and minor scales, bar chords, fretboard knowledge from frets 0-12, and ionian, mixolydian, and aeolian scales; a fingerstyle classical piece may be substituted

View · forms.oru.edu

Good to Know

Enrollment

On-campus, ORU Flex, and online study options

Admission Pathway

ORU admission does not guarantee admission to the BM Music Performance program

After university admission, submit the ORU Talent Audition Submission Form with required audition materials

Program Requirements

ORU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Music Department is NASM-accredited

What's The Process

Program Admission Audition

Music Performance instrumental applicants submit ORU's Talent Audition Submission Form for program admission

Video submissions are accepted; in-person auditions may be scheduled when faculty are available

Introduce yourself and your intended major at the beginning of the video

Contact: admissions@oru.edu or 918.495.6518

Scholarship Info

Talent Scholarships

Arts & Media Quest lists auditions for music program admission and talent scholarships

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.53

Admit rate

99%

school-wide

Grad rate

57%

Enrollment

3.5K

Earnings

$47K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$38,430

Before aid

Average net price

$25,365

After aid

Undergraduate Tuition And Fin Aid Detailed · oru.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

All-Steinway School since 2011

Training

One-on-one instruction, ensemble work, and frequent performance opportunities

Personalized training in technique, interpretation, and musicianship

Builds professional skills for a performance or graduate-study career

Internships

Placements in churches, worship ministries, music production studios, and recording labels

Event-management companies and arts organizations

Updated Aug 5, 7:25 PM