The Master of Music: Performance graduate programs at 久草国产福利鈥檚 Wanda L. Bass School of Music are designed for talented, motivated musicians seeking to elevate their artistry in one of the nation's most active collegiate performing arts environments. With exceptional faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, countless performance opportunities, and individualized mentorship, students receive comprehensive training that bridges technical mastery and creative expression.
Students may pursue study in the following programs:
The Master of Music in Instrumental Performance at 久草国产福利 provides advanced musicians with intensive artistic training, personalized mentorship, and extensive performance opportunities designed to elevate their artistry to the professional level. Through applied study with distinguished artist-faculty, ensemble participation, and advanced coursework in performance, literature, pedagogy, and scholarship, students refine their technical mastery, interpretive depth, and artistic identity while preparing for the demands of today's musical profession.
Our students perform regularly in a collaborative and performance-driven environment that encourages artistic growth and professional development. Frequent opportunities for solo, chamber, orchestral, wind, jazz, contemporary, and collaboration with OCU's nationally recognized Oklahoma Opera & Music Theater Company, allow graduates to build a diverse portfolio of experience while developing the versatility required for careers in performance, teaching, and continued doctoral study.
OCU's instrumental alumni have won positions in ensembles including: U.S. Marine Band 鈥淧resident鈥檚 Own鈥�, U.S. Army Band's "Pershing's Own", Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, Jerusalem Philharmonic, Dallas Winds, New York City Ballet Orchestra, Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra, Count Basie Orchestra, Utah Symphony, Phoenix Symphony, Indianapolis Symphony, Oklahoma City Philharmonic, Tulsa Symphony, Kansas City Symphony, Alabama Symphony, Santa Fe Pro Musica Chamber Orchestra, Amarillo Symphony, New World Symphony, Shenzhen Symphony, Ramat-Gan Symphony Orchestra, Atlantic Brass Quintet
鈥� Audition: MM Instrumental Performance applicants must audition on their major instrument 鈥� please consult the recommended audition materials for your instrument.
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Audition Requirements
Graduate Assistantships & Scholarships
The Master of Music in Multiple Woodwind Performance is a distinctive program designed for highly versatile musicians seeking careers as professional woodwind doublers. Through intensive applied study on four (4) woodwind instruments, students develop the technical fluency, stylistic flexibility, and musical adaptability required in today's professional performance industry. Coursework combines advanced performance study, pedagogy, and scholarship with individualized instruction tailored to each student's professional goals
Students engage in personalized applied study, extensive ensemble work (especially OCU's nationally recognized Oklahoma Opera & Music Theater Company productions), exploring all genres from classical to jazz and contemporary, and pedagogical development. This unique program equips graduates with the skills necessary for success in pit orchestras, studio settings, and educational roles.
OCU's MM Multiple Woodwind alumni have seen success in the field, with graduates performing on the touring productions of: Chicago, The Music Man, A Christmas Story, Little Women, Aadams Family, The Rockettes at Radio City, among others. In addition, our students have earned admission to competitive doctoral graduate music programs, teach at excellent high school and collegiate appointments, and freelance with orchestras and other ensembles around the country.
鈥� Audition: MM Multiple Woodwind Performance applicants must audition on their major instrument plus two secondary instruments (3 instruments in total) 鈥� please consult the recommended audition materials for your instrument.
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Audition Requirements
Graduate Assistantships & Scholarships
Oklahoma Opera & Music Theater Company
Assistant Professor of Saxophone
Multiple Woodwind Performance Program Coordinator
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The Master of Music in Piano Performance is a rigorous and highly personalized degree for pianists committed to artistic excellence and professional growth. Through intensive individual instruction, advanced study of piano literature and pedagogy, collaborative performance experiences, and frequent public performance opportunities, students refine their technical command, interpretive insight, and artistic voice while preparing for the highest levels of musical achievement.
Our piano students engage regularly as soloists, collaborative pianists, chamber musicians, and accompanists. Close mentorship from accomplished faculty and meaningful performance opportunities across the School of Music foster the versatility and professional experience needed for careers in performance, teaching, collaborative piano, and continued doctoral study.
鈥� Audition: MM Piano Performance applicants must audition on their major instrument 鈥� please consult the recommended audition materials for piano.
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Audition Requirements
Graduate Assistantships & Scholarships
Professor of Music
Director of Piano
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The Master of Music in Opera Performance prepares emerging artist-singers for the professional operatic stage through comprehensive training in vocal technique, acting, languages, musicianship, and stagecraft. Working closely with distinguished voice faculty, conductors, directors, and vocal coaches, students develop the artistic versatility and dramatic skills required to communicate compelling performances while refining their individual vocal artistry.
Students benefit from extensive performance opportunities through OCU's nationally recognized Oklahoma Opera & Music Theater Company, gaining practical experience in fully staged productions, scenes programs, masterclasses, and coachings. This immersive performance environment allows singers to develop professionally while building the repertoire, confidence, and stage experience necessary for careers in opera, music theater, young artist programs, and advanced academic study.
OCU-trained vocalists have performed at some of the world's best festivals, venues and companies, including: The Metropolitan Opera Deutsche Oper Berlin, La Scala, Opera Bastille Paris, Op茅ra de Montr茅al Bavarian State, Opera Lyric Opera of Chicago, Houston Grand Opera, Teatro Col贸n, Grosses Festspielhaus Semperoper Dresden Staatstheater Stuttgart, Welsh National Opera, San Francisco Opera, Florida Grand Opera, Los Angeles Opera, Boston Lyric Opera, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, Michigan Opera Theatre, Opera Company of Philadelphia, Seattle Opera, San Diego Opera, Opera Santa Barbara, Fort Worth Opera
鈥� Audition: MM Opera Performance applicants must submit a prescreen audition via the University Application on Slate before being invited to campus for an audition - please consult the recommended audition materials.
Audition Requirements
Graduate Assistantships & Scholarships
Oklahoma Opera & Music Theater Company
Professor of Music
Director of Opera and Music Theater
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The Master of Music in Vocal Performance is designed for singers seeking advanced artistic development through intensive study, individualized mentorship, and substantial performance experience. Through applied voice study, vocal coaching, pedagogy, literature, diction, and performance opportunities, students deepen their technical proficiency, interpretive artistry, and understanding of the vocal repertoire while preparing for the evolving demands of professional performance and teaching careers.
OCU's MM Vocal Performance students thrive in one of the region's most active collegiate performance environments. Opportunities as soloists, chamber musicians, recitalists, and performers with OCU's nationally recognized Oklahoma Opera & Music Theater Company provide invaluable stage experience and artistic growth. Graduates emerge as versatile musicians prepared for careers in performance, private teaching, collegiate study, and a wide range of professional vocal pursuits.
OCU-trained vocalists have performed at some of the world's best festivals, venues and companies, including: The Metropolitan Opera Deutsche Oper Berlin, La Scala, Opera Bastille Paris, Op茅ra de Montr茅al Bavarian State, Opera Lyric Opera of Chicago, Houston Grand Opera, Teatro Col贸n, Grosses Festspielhaus Semperoper Dresden Staatstheater Stuttgart, Welsh National Opera, San Francisco Opera, Florida Grand Opera, Los Angeles Opera, Boston Lyric Opera, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, Michigan Opera Theatre, Opera Company of Philadelphia, Seattle Opera, San Diego Opera, Opera Santa Barbara, Fort Worth Opera
鈥� Audition: MM Vocal Performance applicants must submit a prescreen audition via the University Application on Slate before being invited to campus for an audition - please consult the recommended audition materials.
Audition Requirements
Graduate Assistantships & Scholarships
Oklahoma Opera & Music Theater Company
