OCU Summer Music Programs

OCU Summer Music Programs

Each summer, students travel from across the United States and around the world to the Oklahoma City University campus to participate in our renowned Summer Music Programs. Our intensive pre-college programs are designed for serious students who want to develop their talents and be challenged by OCU’s rigorous training.

Our programs are chiefly directed and instructed by faculty from OCU's outstanding Bass School of Music and TheatreOCU. Participants receive the training that has produced Tony, Grammy and Emmy award winners such as two-time Tony nominee and Tony award winner Kristin Chenoweth, three-time Tony nominee Kelli O’Hara, Emmy nominated Ron Raines, Metropolitan Opera legend Leona Mitchell, award-winning guitarist Edgar Cruz and Grammy & Emmy winner Mason Williams.

Facilities

The $38 million Bass Music Center – the most technologically advanced music facility in the nation – houses the daily instruction. Facilities include a 1,100 seat auditorium, 350 seat theater, 400 seat recital hall, three large rehearsal halls, ensemble rehearsal rooms, sixty sound-proof practice rooms and beautiful faculty teaching studios.

Admission

Admission to the Summer Programs is based on performance ability and each program has its own age restrictions and requirements. We accept talented junior high and high school students who possess outstanding maturity, responsibility and self-motivation. High school students must audition or provide audition submissions. Students may be considered for scholarships and financial assistance based on talent and financial need.

Students may apply through our partner organization Acceptd.com. Visit getacceptd.com to set up an account and search OCU Summer Music Programs to find our programs.

Music Theatre students who submit their application by January 20th, 2021 receive 15% off their entire tuition if accepted. Instrumental students who apply by May 31st receive a 10% Early Bird Discount. Early application also provides financial aid consideration for qualified students. Click here for tuition and policies.

We love to talk about our program! Feel free to email or call us with questions:
academy@okcu.edu or (405) 208-5410

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