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• 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 numerous opera and music theater productions.

• Our alumni have earned Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Awards, and national recognition in the fields of education, composition, conducting, and arts leadership.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS 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)

NATIONAL AUDITION DATES FOR 2019-2020 ADMISSIONS ARE: November 15-16, 2019 February 7-8, 2020 March 6-7, 2020 Visit okcu.edu/music/auditions to register.

• We are an all-Steinway school, home to 141 Steinway pianos.

• Innovative collaborations with regional, national, and international partners.

• Our Oklahoma Opera and Music Theater Company was honored in 2018 with a first-place production award from the National Opera Association, its seventh national NOA award in the past six years.

• Ranked #3 B.M. Musical Theater Program for 2018-2019 (Onstage).

• 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.

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

• Ranked in OnStage Blog’s Top 30 College Design/Tech BFA Programs in each of the past two years • Four showcases for performing arts seniors: NYC, LA, Dallas & Chicago.

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

• Named “Best Theatre College in Oklahoma” three years in a row (OnStage).

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

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

AUDITIONS You can register for an audition or interview, see dates and locations for both on and offcampus options, and learn more by visiting okcu.edu/theatre/admissions.

ann lacy school of american dance & entertainment • We have produced 57+ Broadway performers in 86 Broadway shows, and 49 Radio City Rockettes.

• 219+ companies employ our graduates.

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

• Named #3 Dance Program in the Country for 2018-19 (OnStage).

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

• “The best preparatory dance program in the nation” - K.C. Patrick, former editor of Dance Magazine.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS Dance • • • •

American Dance Pedagogy (BS) Dance Management (BS) Dance Performance (BPA) Entertainment Business (BS)

• This unique program offers tracks in event planning, entertainment pre-law, talent management, and entertainment enterprise.

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Visit okcu.edu/dance to learn more about the audition process for Dance and the interview process for Entertainment Business.

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 scholarships Fall 2020-Spring 2021 Beginning with fall 2020 applicants, your application for admission will also be your application for competitive scholarships. Deadlines and details are below.

November 15 - Priority Competitive Scholarship Application Deadline February 1 - Regular Competitive Scholarship Application Deadline If you would like to be considered for competitive scholarships, please submit a resume and an additional letter of recommendation to admissions@okcu.edu, if not already included in your application materials.

Notifications will be made by March.

All university scholarships require full-time enrollment.

TALENT AWARDS Dance and Entertainment, Music, and Theatre scholarships are awarded based on audition and/or interview and may be combined with academic merit scholarships, not to exceed the cost of block tuition.

Dance: okcu.edu/dance Entertainment Business: okcu.edu/eb Music: okcu.edu/music Theatre: okcu.edu/theatre

ACADEMIC MERIT SCHOLARSHIP Amount: $1,500 to $7,800 per year Application deadline: Awarded upon admission to the university Priority deadline: March 1 CLARA LUPER SCHOLARSHIP Amount: Up to full block tuition, standard room and board AMERICAN INDIAN SCHOLARSHIP Amount: Up to full block tuition, standard room and board OCULEADS: PRESIDENT’S LEADERSHIP CLASS Amount: Varies SPEECH AND DEBATE SCHOLARSHIP Amount: $1,500 - $6,000 annually WORLD HOUSE SCHOLARS Amount: $2,000 for a study abroad experience and $500 for eight semesters toward tuition UNITED METHODIST SCHOLARSHIPS As a United Methodist affiliated university, OCU offers several special scholarship opportunities for United Methodist students. Please visit okcu.edu/umcscholarships for more information.

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