Ouachita Baptist University
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) accredited
•Part of the Division of Music within the School of Performing Arts
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Fall opera theatre production
•Annual Festival of Christmas
•Auditioned ensembles: Ouachita Singers, Ouachita Worship
•Non-auditioned: Concert Choir, Gospel Choir
•Annual Mary Shambarger Competition for Singers (with scholarship awards)
TRAINING
•Weekly one-on-one vocal lessons with faculty holding Doctor of Music in Voice Performance degrees
•Training in multiple music genres: classical, worship, musical theatre, jazz
•Sophomore recital opportunity
STUDY ABROAD
•Study abroad in Rome, Italy or Salzburg, Austria
•Language study: Italian, German, or French
Key Info
Audition Requirements
Songs
TWO CONTRASTING PIECES
•Two contrasting pieces demonstrating vocal skill and technique
•Demonstrate posture, breath, range, and tone appropriate to your area of interest
•Memorization preferred
•Classical, musical theatre, commercial music, praise & worship, hymns, or original songs may be used
ACCOMPANIMENT
•Pianist provided for on-campus auditions — bring copy of sheet music
•May also bring own pianist, use accompaniment tracks, or accompany yourself
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Additional Materials
VIDEO SUBMISSION
•Submit videos via student application portal at admissions.obu.edu
•Access included as part of university application process
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Rolling admissions — no application deadline
•Free university application
•Complete audition early for highest scholarship consideration
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•On-campus audition or online video submission
•Videos submitted via student application portal
•Students who submit video auditions may be asked to audition in person
ON-CAMPUS AUDITIONS
•Register at obu.edu/audition to schedule audition time
•Pianist provided — bring copy of sheet music
•Practice rooms available for rehearsal prior to audition
•Check in at School of Performing Arts office (Mabee 107)
VIDEO SUBMISSIONS
•Accompaniment tracks by staff pianists available upon request
•Contact: Dr. Ian Aipperspach, Music Auditions Coordinator
-870-245-5134 | aipperspachi@obu.edu
Scholarship Info
MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP
•Scholarship based on audition performance
•Complete audition early in the academic year for highest scholarship awards
Program info updated Today
Academic School Information
3.80
Avg GPA (W)
68%
Admit Rate
66%
Grad Rate
1,602
Enrollment
$51,673
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$34,500
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$22,409
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$15,207
Family Income $30k - $48k$15,954
Family Income $48k - $75k$18,007
Family Income $75k - $110k$19,151
Family Income $110k+$26,281
