Performing Arts at OKCU

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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

• Students have the opportunity to train with world-class faculty, including internationally renowned orchestra conductor Jeff Grogan.

• 250+ events staged per year, ranging from solo recitals to full-scale choral and orchestral works, as well as six opera and music theater productions.

• Our alumni have earned Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Awards, and recognition in the fields of education, composition, conducting, instrumental performance, opera, and music theater.

Guitar Performance (BM) Instrumental Education (BME) Instrumental Performance (BM) Music (BA) Music/Elective Studies in Pre-Law (BA) Music/Elective Studies in Pre-Med (BA) Music Composition (BM) Music Theater (BM) Piano Performance (BM) Vocal Music Education (BME) Vocal Performance (BM)

AUDITION DATES FOR FALL 2018 ADMISSION ARE: November 3-4, 2017 February 2-3, 2018 March 2-3, 2018 Visit okcu.edu/music/auditions to register.

• We are an all-Steinway school, home to 140 Steinway pianos.

• Collaborations with regional, national, and international partners.

• Our Oklahoma Opera and Music Theater Company was honored in 2016 with three production awards from the National Opera Association.

• Bass School of Music ranked the Nation’s Top Hidden Gem Music School.

• Music majors have the unique opportunity to double major.

• Instrumentalists can audition for talent awards before applying for admission.

Non-music majors can participate in instrumental music.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS Acting (BFA) Design & Production (BFA) Theatre & Performance (BA)

AUDITIONS • One of the fastest growing theatre schools in the country.

• Upon admission to the School of Theatre, students automatically become part of the TheatreOCU company and can audition for four main stage productions each year. TheatreOCU also produces eight Stage II productions, allowing more stage time for performance majors and hands-on opportunities for the design and production majors.

• The OKCU School of Theatre produces and supports more productions than any other undergraduate program in the United States.

• Four showcases for seniors in NYC, Dallas, Chicago, and Los Angeles each year.

• Numerous opportunities for students to work with visiting professionals and with our local professional industry partners.

• Named “Best Theatre College in Oklahoma” (OnStage).

• Through partnership with Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, School of Theatre students have the opportunity to work alongside members of Actor’s Equity Association.

You can register for an audition, see dates and locations for both on and off-campus auditions, and learn more by visiting okcu.edu/theatre/admissions.

AMERICAN • We have produced 46+ Broadway performers in 78 Broadway shows, and 48 Radio City Rockettes.

• 219+ companies employ our graduates.

• 90+ graduates have performed on national or international tours.

• Named #1 BFA Dance Program in the Country for 2017-18 (OnStage).

• Named one of the Top 10 Dance Conservatories to Consider for College (Backstage).

• Named one of “the three schools that take tap to the next level” by Dance Magazine.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS Dance • American Dance Teacher (BS) • Dance Management (BS) • Dance Performance (BPA) Entertainment Business (BS)

AUDITIONS You can register for an audition and learn more by visiting okcu.edu/dance/audition.

With tracks in event planning, entertainment pre-law, talent management, and entertainment enterprise, the unique Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Business is the degree for you if you are interested in being the one to make it all happen.

FRESHMAN SC HOLAR S HIPS ACADEMIC MERIT SCHOLARSHIP Amount: $1,700 to $8,000 per year Application deadline: Awarded upon admission to the university Priority deadline: March 1, 2018

TALENT AWARDS

Dance and Arts Management, Music, and Theatre scholarships are awarded based on audition and may be combined with academic merit scholarships, not to exceed the cost of block tuition.

OCULEADS: PRESIDENT’S LEADERSHIP CLASS (DANCE AND ENTERTAINMENT STUDENTS SEE DANCE AND ENTERTAINMENT LEADS) Amount: Varies Application deadline: February 1, 2018

DANCE AND ENTERTAINMENT LEADS SCHOLARSHIP Amount: Varies Application deadline: February 1, 2018

Dance: okcu.edu/dance Theatre: okcu.edu/theatre Music: okcu.edu/music

SPEECH AND DEBATE SCHOLARSHIP

CLARA LUPER SCHOLARSHIP

WORLD HOUSE SCHOLARS

Amount: Up to full block tuition, standard room and board Application deadline: February 1, 2018

AMERICAN INDIAN SCHOLARSHIP

Amount: Up to full block tuition, standard room and board Application deadline: February 1, 2018

Amount: $1,500 - $6,000 annually Priority application deadline: March 1, 2018

Amount: $2,000 for a study abroad experience and $500 for eight semesters toward tuition Priority application deadline: February 1, 2018

UNITED METHODIST SCHOLARSHIPS As a United Methodist affiliated university, OKCU offers several special scholarship opportunities for United Methodist students.

Please visit okcu.edu/umc-scholarships for more information.

A complete list of scholarships, requirements, and other information can be found online at okcu.edu/scholarships.