All degree programs require an audition for admission and talent award consideration. Talent awards and admission to the Bass School of Music are based on audition results.
On-Campus Audition Dates
Live Virtual Auditions ONLY
- All instrumental auditions welcome.
- All vocal auditions welcome.
SPECIAL PROGRAMMING:
- Vocal and MT Meeting with Dr. David Herendeen and OCU vocal faculty
- "411" Info Session with admissions, financial aid, housing, campus safety, and School of Music Deans
- Wanda L. Bass Music Center facilities tour
- OCU campus tour
MT & VP prescreening materials due by Dec. 1, 2026
- All instrumental auditions welcome.
- All vocal auditions welcome.
SPECIAL PROGRAMMING:
- OCU Wind Philharmonic Side-by-Side Rehearsal with Dr. Matthew Mailman (Saturday only)
- Graduate Vocal Audition Event including complimentary dinner with faculty and staff on Friday, Feb. 27, before attending a free opening night performance of a Bass School of Music opera production
- "411" Info Session with admissions, financial aid, housing, campus safety, and School of Music Deans
- Wanda L. Bass Music Center facilities tour
- OCU campus tour
MT & VP prescreening materials due by Dec. 1, 2026
Follow the links below to learn more about audition requirements, repertoire, and processes:
Undergraduate Audition Requirements
Graduate Audition Requirements
Off-Campus Vocal Audition Dates
Nov. 19-22, 2026
Hilton Park Cities, Dallas
MT applicants only.
Please review the Dallas Moonifieds Final Audition Requirements to maximize the success of your audition.
Feb. 2027
Palmer House, Chicago
MT applicants only.
Please review the Chicago Unifieds Audition Requirements to maximize the success of your audition.
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