Program
No PrescreenGateway AuditionNo InterviewIn-Person or VirtualUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Gateway Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
ACCREDITATION
•NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)
TRAINING
•20 hours of voice studio lessons throughout the degree
•Opera Theatre participation (6 credit hours)
•Diction for Singers coursework (Italian, German, French, English)
•Vocal Pedagogy and Vocal Literature courses
•Choral Conducting training
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Junior and senior recital requirements
•Multiple ensembles including orchestra, band, choir, and jazz
•Opera Theatre productions
PROGRAM STATS
•9:1 student-faculty ratio
•100% employment rate for music studies graduates
DEGREE STRUCTURE
•124 credit hours total
•Comprehensive music theory, ear training, and music history sequence
•No minor required — curriculum is fully immersive
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
Early DecisionNov 1, 2025
Early ActionNov 1, 2025
Early Action IIFeb 1, 2026
Rolling
Fee
$50
Program AppApplication
Deadline
Scholarship Audition DeadlineMar 10, 2026
Auditions
On-Campus Audition (Tulsa, OK)Jan 31, 2026
On-Campus Audition (Tulsa, OK)Feb 7, 2026
On-Campus Audition (Tulsa, OK)Feb 14, 2026
Audition Requirements
No audition required to apply. Students audition for the program after enrolling at the university.
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
Additional Materials
ACCOMPANIMENT
•Bring your own accompanist or coordinate with the School of Music
Good to Know
AUDITION SCHEDULING
•Begin your university application first — you will be prompted to schedule an audition
•Music audition signup available through the UTulsa application system
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE
•Audition by March 10, 2026 for scholarship consideration
•Must be admitted prior to August 1 for fall scholarship consideration
APPLICATION
•Apply via Common App or UTulsa direct application
•No separate Acceptd or SlideRoom submission required
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•Live audition on campus or via video submission
•Audition also serves as consideration for music scholarships
VIDEO AUDITION
•Available for students unable to attend an on-campus date
•Instructions provided through the UTulsa application system
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
•Audition serves as scholarship consideration
•Scholarship audition deadline: March 10, 2026
•Must be admitted prior to August 1 for fall scholarship consideration
•Non-music majors may also audition for ensemble scholarships
Program info updated 4d ago
ACCREDITATION
•NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)
TRAINING
•20 hours of voice studio lessons throughout the degree
•Opera Theatre participation (6 credit hours)
•Diction for Singers coursework (Italian, German, French, English)
•Vocal Pedagogy and Vocal Literature courses
•Choral Conducting training
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Junior and senior recital requirements
•Multiple ensembles including orchestra, band, choir, and jazz
•Opera Theatre productions
PROGRAM STATS
•9:1 student-faculty ratio
•100% employment rate for music studies graduates
DEGREE STRUCTURE
•124 credit hours total
•Comprehensive music theory, ear training, and music history sequence
•No minor required — curriculum is fully immersive
Updated 4d ago
Academic School Information
62%
Admit Rate
73%
Grad Rate
2,813
Enrollment
$61,408
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$50,061
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$15,000
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.
Family Income $0 - $30k$5,578
Family Income $30k - $48k$8,616
Family Income $48k - $75k$10,871
Family Income $75k - $110k$18,579
Family Income $110k+$25,473
