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, on-location auditions or by mailing their videotaped, DVD submission.

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

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. 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


2009 AUDITION SUBMISSION DEADLINES & NOTIFICATION OF ADMISSION
(audition submissions must ARRIVE on campus by the deadlines)

Mailed auditions will be accepted beginning December 1st, 2008.

Early admission deadline: Monday, February 9th, 2009
Students who submit an audition by this date will be notified of their admission status by February 20th. Students accepted by this date will receive a 10% discount off their entire tuition.

Second admission deadline: Monday, March 30th, 2009
Students who submit an audition by this date will be notified of their admission status by April 10th.

Third admission deadline: Monday, April 20th, 2009
Students who submit an audition by this date will be notified of their admission status by May 1st.


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. 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 $25 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/overnight 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.

2009 OCU SUMMER MUSIC PROGRAM AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

VOCAL ARTS INSTITUTE
TBA
Current 8th – 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. 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 I: TBA
Session II: TBA
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. 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
High School: June 22 - 26
Current 8th – 12th grades

Audition submission: A two to four minute audio recording of your best playing recorded on CD or audio cassette. Repertoire is up to student. Please include one letter of recommendation from a music teacher familiar with your playing and ability level.

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


Students who apply by February 9th, 2009 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 complimentary airport shuttle to the Oklahoma City University campus. Shuttle service is available to the airport following program completion 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 must arrive during our designated arrival times. We will not provide shuttle service outside of these times. Students arriving outside of these times must make their own transportation arrangements to the OCU campus.

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.