Performing Arts Academy

The 2009 Performing Arts Academy Summer Music Programs

YES YOU CAN!
Save Money This Summer and Still Come to Camp!

In light of our current economy, we have devised several ways for you to save money AND attend the OCU Summer Music Programs this summer:
1. Early Bird Discount - We have extended this 10% discount until March 30th.

2. Returning Student Discount - If you have attended our programs in the last two years you will receive a 10% discount.

3. OCU Discount - Students who have accepted an offer to attend OCU as a Music, Theatre, or Dance major will receive a 10% discount.

4. Refer a friend - If you have previously attended the Summer Music Programs and refer a friend who registers, YOU will receive $50 per friend (up to 4 friends).
If you are referred by someone who has previously attended our programs (and is attending this summer), YOU will receive a 10% discount!

Please see Tuition and Policies Page for complete details.
Each summer, students from around the United States and the world travel to the Oklahoma City University campus to participate in the Performing Arts Academy’s Summer 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 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.

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 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 around the nation. For audition requirements, please click here.

OCU Summer Programs is pleased to offer special scholarships to students selected to participate in All-State (both vocal and instrumental), those recognized by the NFAA ARTS Awards and to winners of the Theater Scholarship Competition. Documented proof of participation/award required.

Students who submit their application and are accepted by our early bird registration date receive 10% 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

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