The performance-intensive Bachelor of Music degree programs are designed to develop comprehensive musical skills and literacy, leading to a professional career as a performer in a broad variety of idioms or to graduate study in music. Graduates of the Bass School of Music leave campus not only with a diploma, but with a discipline and versatility that positions them for successful professional lives.
The Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Performance (Multiple Woodwind Performance track) is designed for highly versatile musicians seeking careers as professional woodwind doublers. Through intensive applied study on three (3) woodwind instruments, students develop the technical fluency, stylistic flexibility and musical adaptability required in today's professional performance industry. Coursework combines performance study, pedagogy and scholarship with individualized instruction tailored to each student's professional goals.
Students engage in personalized applied study, extensive ensemble work (especially OCU's nationally recognized Oklahoma Opera & Music Theater Company productions), exploring all genres from classical to jazz and contemporary, and pedagogical development. This unique program equips graduates with the skills necessary for success in pit orchestras, studio settings and educational roles.
OCU's Multiple Woodwind alumni have seen success in the field, with graduates performing on the touring productions of:
In addition, our students have earned admission to competitive graduate music programs, teach at excellent high school appointments, and freelance with orchestras and other ensembles around the country.
All degrees require a minimum of 124 earned credit hours.
Students must be enrolled in 12 credit hours to be considered a full-time student.
All courses listed on this degree plan are required for the completion of this degree. The course sequence is a suggestion only, and each student will meet with their advisor to discuss the most appropriate sequence for them.
FRESHMAN YEAR
First Semester
COURSE NUMBER
COURSE TITLE
CREDIT HOURS
AM 1371
Major Instrument
2
MUEN
Major Ensemble
1
MUS 1112
Theory I
2
MUS 1122
Aural Skills I
2
AMA 1571
Class Piano I
1
ENGL 1113
Composition I
3
Gen Ed
3
General Elective
1
Total Credits
15
Second Semester
COURSE NUMBER
COURSE TITLE
CREDIT HOURS
AM 1471
Major Instrument
2
MUEN
Major Ensemble
1
MUS 1212
Theory II
2
MUS 1222
Aural Skills II
2
AMA 1671
Class Piano II
1
ENGL 1213
Composition II
3
Gen Ed
3
General Elective
1
Total Credits
15
SOPHOMORE YEAR
First Semester
COURSE NUMBER
COURSE TITLE
CREDIT HOURS
AM 1371
Major Instrument
2
MUEN
Major Ensemble
1
MUS 2112
Theory III
2
MUS 2122
Aural Skills III
2
AMA 1771
Class Piano III
1
MUS 3313
Writing About Music
3
Music Elective
1
Gen Ed
3
General Elective
1
Total Credits
16
Second Semester
COURSE NUMBER
COURSE TITLE
CREDIT HOURS
AM 1472
Major Instrument
2
MUEN
Major Ensemble
1
MUS 35XX
Theory Topical Course
2
MUS 35XX
Theory Topical Course
2
AMA 1871
Class Piano IV
1
MUS 1123
Music and the Human Experience
3
MUED 1241
Woodwind Tech Lab
1
Gen Ed
3
General Elective
1
Total Credits
16
JUNIOR YEAR
First Semester
COURSE NUMBER
COURSE TITLE
CREDIT HOURS
AM 1371
Major Instrument
1
AM 1371
Secondary Instrument
1
AM 1371
Tertiary Instrument
1
MUEN
Major Ensemble
1
MUEN 1361
Chamber Ensemble
1
MUS 3142
Conducting Fundamentals
2
MUED 3152
Instrumental Pedagogy
2
Music Electives
1
Gen Ed
3
Gen Ed
3
Total Credits
16
Second Semester
COURSE NUMBER
COURSE TITLE
CREDIT HOURS
AM 1471
Major Instrument
1
AM 1471
Secondary Instrument
1
AM 1471
Tertiary Instrument
1
MUEN
Major Ensemble
1
AM 3441
Junior Recital
1
MUS 4233
Musicology Seminar
3
Music Electives
2
Gen Ed
3
Gen Ed
3
Total Credits
16
SENIOR YEAR
First Semester
COURSE NUMBER
COURSE TITLE
CREDIT HOURS
AM 1471
Major Instrument
1
AM 1471
Secondary Instrument
1
AM 1471
Tertiary Instrument
1
MUEN
Major Ensemble
1
MUS 4112
Forms & Analysis
2
MUEN 1070
Pit Lab Ensemble
1
MUS 3113
Orchestration OR Composition
3
Gen Ed + Lab
4
General Electives
2
Total Credits
16
Second Semester
COURSE NUMBER
COURSE TITLE
CREDIT HOURS
AM 1471
Major Instrument
1
AM 1471
Secondary Instrument
1
AM 1471
Tertiary Instrument
1
MUEN
Major Ensemble
1
AM 4441
Senior Recital
1
MUS 4523
Wind Literature Seminar, OR Orchestral Lit, OR MT Lit