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BM Vocal Performance

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program

BM Vocal Performance

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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BM Vocal Performance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

11:1 student-faculty ratio on the current UTulsa music programs page

100% placement rate for music graduates

Top 100 Best Value Schools listing noted by UTulsa

Training

BM students take most coursework in music, including advanced music history and theory

Vocal and instrumental performance majors complete junior and senior solo recitals

Curriculum builds NASM competencies in performance, musicianship skills and analysis, composition/improvisation, history and repertory, and synthesis

Performance & Productions

Students can participate in ensembles including orchestra, band, choir, and jazz

Music graduates secure positions in choral, band, orchestra, and opera programs

Many BM graduates continue musical study in graduate school

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.66

Admit rate

62%

school-wide

Grad rate

72%

Enrollment

2.8K

Earnings

$61K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$54,672

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$80,668

Before aid

Average net price

$15,000

After aid

Federal Cost Of Attendance 2026 27 · utulsa.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 7, 6:16 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

11:1 student-faculty ratio on the current UTulsa music programs page

100% placement rate for music graduates

Top 100 Best Value Schools listing noted by UTulsa

Training

BM students take most coursework in music, including advanced music history and theory

Vocal and instrumental performance majors complete junior and senior solo recitals

Curriculum builds NASM competencies in performance, musicianship skills and analysis, composition/improvisation, history and repertory, and synthesis

Performance & Productions

Students can participate in ensembles including orchestra, band, choir, and jazz

Music graduates secure positions in choral, band, orchestra, and opera programs

Many BM graduates continue musical study in graduate school

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

11:1 student-faculty ratio on the current UTulsa music programs page

100% placement rate for music graduates

Top 100 Best Value Schools listing noted by UTulsa

Training

BM students take most coursework in music, including advanced music history and theory

Vocal and instrumental performance majors complete junior and senior solo recitals

Curriculum builds NASM competencies in performance, musicianship skills and analysis, composition/improvisation, history and repertory, and synthesis

Performance & Productions

Students can participate in ensembles including orchestra, band, choir, and jazz

Music graduates secure positions in choral, band, orchestra, and opera programs

Many BM graduates continue musical study in graduate school

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Common App School Website

Fee

$50

Opens

UTulsa Application OpensJul 7, 2026

Common App OpensAug 1, 2026

Deadline

National Merit Semifinalist Deadline to ApplyNov 1, 2026

Priority Scholarship DeadlineDec 15, 2026

Special Programs Application DeadlineFeb 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

First Year Domestic Students · utulsa.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the audition.

Auditions

On-Campus Audition (Tulsa, OK)

Jan 30, 2027Feb 6 & 13, 2027

Scholarship Consideration Audition DeadlineFeb 24, 2027

Music Auditions · utulsa.edu

Audition Requirements

Songs

Three Memorized Classical-Type Art Songs or Arias

Three selections from the classical art song or aria repertoire

At least one selection in a language other than English preferred

All selections must be performed from memory

Music Auditions · utulsa.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Flow

Begin the university application before scheduling the music audition

Indicate an interest in music on the application; the UTulsa application system then prompts audition scheduling

Apply through the UTulsa application or Common App

No separate Acceptd or SlideRoom submission is required

What's The Process

Audition Format

Audition on campus in Tulsa, request an alternate in-person date, or submit a video audition

The UTulsa application system provides alternate-date and video instructions to applicants who cannot attend a scheduled date

Contact

Brady McElligott, vocal music: brady-mcelligott@utulsa.edu

Kim Childs, vocal music: kim-childs@utulsa.edu

Judith Raiford, vocal music: judith-raiford@utulsa.edu

David Carter, general audition questions: david-carter@utulsa.edu

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

The admission audition also serves for music scholarship consideration

Audition by March 10, 2027 for scholarship consideration

Complete university admission before August 1 for fall scholarship consideration

Non-music majors may also audition for ensemble scholarships

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.66

Admit rate

62%

school-wide

Grad rate

72%

Enrollment

2.8K

Earnings

$61K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$54,672

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$80,668

Before aid

Average net price

$15,000

After aid

Federal Cost Of Attendance 2026 27 · utulsa.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

11:1 student-faculty ratio on the current UTulsa music programs page

100% placement rate for music graduates

Top 100 Best Value Schools listing noted by UTulsa

Training

BM students take most coursework in music, including advanced music history and theory

Vocal and instrumental performance majors complete junior and senior solo recitals

Curriculum builds NASM competencies in performance, musicianship skills and analysis, composition/improvisation, history and repertory, and synthesis

Performance & Productions

Students can participate in ensembles including orchestra, band, choir, and jazz

Music graduates secure positions in choral, band, orchestra, and opera programs

Many BM graduates continue musical study in graduate school

Updated Sep 7, 6:16 PM