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Edmund,Oklahoma 73034
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance

Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Performance

Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance

Bachelor of Music in Music Theatre

Bachelor of Music in Music Education - Vocal

Bachelor of Music in Music Education - Instrumental

Bachelor of Arts in Music

Bachelor of Music in Arts Administration

Minor in Music

Minor in Music - Composition

Minor in Music - Historical Performance

Minor in Music - Jazz Studies

Master of Music in Composition

Master of Music in Conducting

Master of Music in Music Education

Master of Music in Performance

Master of Music in Collaborative Piano

Master of Music in Musical Theatre

Master of Music in Jazz Studies

Master of Music in Pedagogy


The Mission of the School of Music is teaching and performing. The University of Central Oklahoma's School of Music is recognized nationwide as one of Oklahoma's foremost institutions for preparing professional musicians in all fields due to the following: High academic and performance standards. Gifted faculty of conductors, studio teachers, composers, historians, theorists, music educators, scholars and administrators. Accreditation by the National Association of Schools of Music. Variety of instrumental ensembles, choral groups and musical theatre troupes that travel nationally and internationally. Opportunities to provide music for professional venues, schools, conventions and on the UCO campus. Alumni are staffed nationwide in public schools and universities as well as performing with recognized musical theater companies, service bands, major orchestras, leading jazz ensembles and recording studios throughout the country. The School of Music maintains a high level of commitment to its students, alumni and musical community; it is dedicated to assisting them in meeting the challenges of an ever-broadening and diversifying musical world.

Acceptance Rate:

The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) has an overall acceptance rate of 81%. While there isn't specific data available for the School of Music acceptance rate, the university's overall rate indicates a moderately selective admissions process.

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