Performing Arts Academy

SUMMER PROGRAM AUDITION INFORMATION

High school or collegiate students must audition for acceptance to all summer music programs. Students may audition by attending one of our live auditions or by mailing their videotaped DVD submission.

For location and dates of OCU Summer Music live auditions, please click here.

An accompanist will be provided at live auditions. Please provide a xerox copy of your music in a binder with any cuts clearly marked. There will not be a panel present at live auditions. The audition will be videotaped for the panel to review at a later date.

Information on mailing taped auditions may be found below.

Submissions for all programs will be accepted beginning December 1st. The Performing Arts Academy Artistic Staff will review audition submissions. Acceptance to summer programs is on a first applied, first accepted basis. Program capacity may be reached before final deadlines. Once capacity is reached, additional audition submissions will only be considered for wait list status. Early submission is strongly suggested.

Please Note: The information on this page relates only to auditions for the OCU Summer Music Programs. It is not for the OCU music degree auditions. OCU Summer Music auditions are completely separate and cannot be used for OCU music degree auditions and vice versa. For information on OCU music degree auditions & programs, please click here.


TYPES OF ADMISSION
Upon review of audition submissions, a student will either be:

- Admitted to the program
The student is granted admission to the program and session of their choice.

- Placed on the waiting list
The student has been placed on the waiting list for the program of their choice. Admission may be offered following subsequent audition dates.

- Not admitted to the program


2011 AUDITION SUBMISSION DEADLINES & NOTIFICATION OF ADMISSION
(audition submissions must ARRIVE on campus by the deadlines)

Mailed auditions will be accepted beginning December 1st, 2010.

Early admission deadline: January 15th
Students who audition live or submit an audition by this date will be notified of their admission status by January 29th.

Second admission deadline: February 19th
Students who audition live or submit an audition by this date will be notified of their admission status by March 5th.

Third admission deadline: March 31st
Students who audition live or submit an audition by this date will be notified of their admission status by April 9th.

LATE REGISTRATION
Submissions received after the final deadline will be considered if space is still available. Late registration fees will be applied as follows in place of the $35 registration fee:
April 1st - 30th - $100
May 1st - 31st - $150
After May 31st - $200

We highly recommend you submit your audition early for the best financial aid consideration. Financial aid is provided on a "first applied" basis. In addition, programs may reach their capacity before final deadlines.

All applicants should read and fully understand summer tuition and policies that are stated on this website. Policies may be updated and those changes will only be reflected on this website. All applicants are responsible for understanding all policies on this website. Click here for details.

DVD AUDITION SUBMISSION INFORMATION

DVD audition submissions are accepted for all programs. Please record your audition on regular-size DVDs. WE DO NOT ACCEPT MINI DVDs, VHS, OR AUDIO-ONLY RECORDINGS OF ANY KIND. The use of a recording microphone is not allowed. Auditions should not be recorded using reverb enhancement or any pitch altering technology. If pitch altering or enhancement is suspected a new DVD will be requested.

At the start of the recording, the student should clearly announce 1) their full name (first and last), plus city and state, 2)the program for which they are auditioning 3 the selections (including title and composer). Before sending, please check the audio & video quality. Please label your DVD with your name and the program for which you are auditioning.

Taped auditions must also include a completed OCU "Summer Registration", plus a $35 application fee. Click here for the Summer Application. Application fees are non-refundable. Vocalists should include a headshot and performance resume. Instrumentalists should include one letter of recommendation from a music instructor. Please mail auditions to:

OCU Performing Arts Academy
Oklahoma City University
2501 N. Blackwelder
Oklahoma City, OK 73106

NOTE: OUR CAMPUS MAIL ROOM IS NOT OPEN ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. PACKAGES WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED MONDAY - FRIDAY.

Please make sure all required items (application fee, headshot, resume, etc.) are included in the package.

Due to the large volume of submissions, we are unable to return any auditions or submitted material.

2011 OCU SUMMER MUSIC PROGRAM AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

VOCAL ARTS INSTITUTE
July 9 - 30
Current 9th – 12th grades; Undergraduate Collegiate students

Audition submission: Two song selections – one or both selections should be from the classical repertoire (foreign language and art songs are accepted). You may substitute a pre-1970 musical theater song for one of your selections. Submissions are accepted only on DVD (please, no mini DVDs or video tapes). CD’s and audio-cassettes are not accepted. You must record your selections live with piano accompaniment only – no background or karaoke accompaniments are accepted. The use of a recording microphone is not allowed. Auditions should not be recorded using reverb enhancement or any pitch altering technology. If pitch altering or enhancement is suspected a new DVD will be requested. Recordings of live stage performances/shows are not acceptable. Please include a headshot (or school photo) and performance resume.

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATER PROGRAM
Session 1: June 11 - July 2
Session 2: July 19 - 30
Current 8th – 12th grades

Audition submission: Two musical theater songs – one pre-1970 musical theater selection and one of your choice - and one theatrical monologue. Each song should not exceed three minutes and the monologue should not exceed one minute. You must record your selections live with live piano accompaniment only – no background or karaoke accompaniments are accepted. The use of a recording microphone is not allowed. Auditions should not be recorded using reverb enhancement or any pitch altering technology. If pitch altering or enhancement is suspected a new DVD will be requested. Recordings of live stage performances/shows are not acceptable. Submissions are only accepted on DVD (please, no mini DVDs or video tapes). Auditions are not accepted on CD’s and audio-cassettes. All submissions must include a headshot (or school photo) and performance resume.

THEATER VOICE
June 18 - July 2
Current 8th – 12th grades

Audition submission: Two musical theater songs – one pre-1970 musical theater selection and one of your choice - and one theatrical monologue. Each song should not exceed three minutes and the monologue should not exceed one minute. You may use a classical song for one of your selections. You must record your selections live with live piano accompaniment only – no background or karaoke accompaniments are accepted. The use of a recording microphone is allowed, however, auditions should not be recorded using reverb enhancement or any pitch altering technology. If pitch altering or enhancement is suspected a new DVD will be requested. Recordings of live stage performances/shows are not acceptable. Submissions are only accepted on DVD (please, no mini DVDs or video tapes). Auditions are not accepted on CD’s and audio-cassettes. All submissions must include a headshot (or school photo) and performance resume.

SUMMER PERCUSSION PROGRAM
Dates TBA
Current 4th – 12th grades

Please include the recommendation of a teacher with your application.

JR. HIGH MUSIC THEATER - FINANCIAL AID APPLICANTS ONLY
Session 1: June 11 - 25
Session 2: July 9 - 23
Current 5th - 8th graders

Audition submission: Two musical theater songs of your choice to be sung with piano accompaniment. You may substitute an art, folk, or classical song for one of the selections. Applicants should be recorded live with live piano accompaniment (no backing/karaoke tracks). Recordings of live stage performances/shows are not acceptable. Submissions must be on DVD (mini DVDs, VHS, and audio tapes are not accepted). The use of a recording microphone is not allowed. Auditions should not be recorded using reverb enhancement or any pitch altering technology. If pitch altering or enhancement is suspected a new DVD will be requested. Financial aid applicants must fill out the financial aid section on the summer registration form and submit all requested documents.


Questions about audition requirements and submissions may be addressed to the OCU Performing Arts Academy office at (405) 208-5410.


Students who apply by January 15th, 2011 and are accepted will receive 10% off their entire tuition. Early application also provides students with good financial aid consideration.


TRAVELING TO OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY
Oklahoma City is served by the Will Rogers World Airport. All major airlines fly into Oklahoma City, including numerous non-stop flights. Students flying in for the OCU Summer Programs will be scheduled for pick-up with our FREE airport shuttle to the Oklahoma City University campus. For your convenience we will have a staff member posted at the lower level baggage claim all day to meet arriving students and escort them to our shuttle.

Following the completion of the program shuttle service is available to the airport on a limited basis. Students for whom shuttle service is unavailable will be assisted in making alternate transportation arrangements.

In order for students to receive our airport shuttle service, they should arrive and depart during times designated in the admitted student material.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
OCU Summer Programs welcomes audition submissions from students around the world. International students follow the same audition guidelines. Interested international students must posses excellent English communication and writing skills are are responsible for securing a passport, valid US Visa, plus all needed documentation and medical requirements. The OCU Summer Music Program office is not able to assist international students with any of this process.

For questions, please contact our office at
academy@okcu.edu or (405) 208-5410

Click here to request information about our programs.