Wanda L. Bass School of Music
2501 N. Blackwelder
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
Performing Arts Academy
OCU Summer Music Programs
Each summer, students from around the United States travel to the Oklahoma City University campus to participate in the Performing Arts Academy’s 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 high standards. 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 new $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 send taped submission for admission consideration. In-person auditions will also held in Oklahoma and at selected locations. For audition requirements, please click here.
Students who submit their application and are accepted by January 20th, 2012 receive 15% off their entire tuition. Early application also provides students with good financial aid consideration. Click here for tuition and policies
OCU Performing Arts Academy
Oklahoma City University
2501 N Blackwelder
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73106
(405) 208-5410
