UCO Students Say Oklahoma Law Influenced University’s Decision Not to Support Play
Students at the University of Central Oklahoma say a new state law impacted the school’s decision not to support their play.
School of Music
University of Central Oklahoma — Edmund, OK
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
About the program
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
Reported acceptance rate (source/year not provided by school): 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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Past student productions
| Show | Dates | Theater |
|---|---|---|
| 4/10 – 4/13/2025 | University of Central Oklahoma | |
| 2/28 – 3/3/2013 | University of Central Oklahoma | |
| 4/12 – 4/15/2012 | University of Central Oklahoma | |
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