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.

VOCAL AUDITIONS
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.

INSTRUMENTAL AUDITIONS
Please submit a three to six minute audio recording of your best playing recorded on DVD or CD. Repertoire is up to student. Please include one letter of recommendation from a music teacher familiar with your playing and ability level.

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
Please remember that all auditions are subjective. Each individual has a special talent but doesn't necessarily fit with every program.

2012 AUDITION SUBMISSION DEADLINES & NOTIFICATION OF ADMISSION
(audition submissions must ARRIVE on campus by the deadlines)

Mailed auditions will be accepted beginning December 1st, 2011.

Early admission deadline: January 20th
Students who audition live or submit an audition by this date will be notified of their admission status by February 1st.

Second admission deadline: February 20th
Students who audition live or submit an audition by this date will be notified of their admission status by March 15th.

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 13th.

LATE REGISTRATION
Vocal submissions received after the third deadline (March 31st) will be considered late and 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 -  $45
May 1st - 31st - $55
After May 31st - $75

Instrumental registration deadline is May 1st.
Applications received after this date must be accompanied by a $45 registration fee.

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 OR VHS TAPES. AUDIO-ONLY RECORDINGS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FOR INSTRUMENTAL PROGRAMS. The use of a recording microphone is discouraged. 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 an application fee. 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.

2012 OCU SUMMER MUSIC PROGRAM AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

VOCAL ARTS: CLASSICAL VOICE AND OPERA
This program is open to high school students who are currently in the 9th - 12th grades. Seniors who have been accepted to OCU and collegiate undergraduates are also welcome.

Two week session: June 23 - July 8
Three week session: July 7 - July 29
Five week session: June 23 - July 29

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
This program is recommended for students who are currently in the 9th - 12th grade. Seniors who have been accepted to OCU are also welcome. Ninth graders may be referred to our Theater Voice Program upon audition.

Two week session: June 23 - July 8
Three week session: July 7 - July 29
Five week session: June 23 - July 29

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 PROGRAM
This program is recommended for students who are currently in the 8th - 10th grade.

Two week session: June 23 - July 8

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.

PERCUSSION PROGRAM
Dates TBA
Current 4th – 12th grades

Please include the recommendation of a teacher with your application.

PIANO, VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO PROGRAM
This program is open to collegiate undergraduates and high school students who will complete grades 9 - 12 during the 2011-12 school year. Younger students will be considered based upon audition.

June 4 - 9

Audition should consist of 3 to 6 minutes of your best playing recorded on CD or DVD. Please include one scale. Please include a letter of recommendation from your teacher with your application.

JR. HIGH MUSIC THEATER - FINANCIAL AID APPLICANTS ONLY
Current 5th - 8th graders (8th graders who have previously participated in our program are recommended to apply for the Theater Voice Program)

Two week session: June 23 - July 8
*Only one session of Jr. High Music Theater this summer

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 20th, 2012 and are accepted will receive 15% off their entire tuition. Early application also provides students with good financial aid consideration.


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

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