Audition & Visiting OU

Undergraduate Auditions

To apply for any undergraduate music degree program, students must first apply to OU online. Once accepted, students must apply to the School of Music. Auditions are required for application to the School of Music. For more information, see the Undergraduate Admissions page on the OU School of Music website.

Graduate Auditions

To apply for any graduate music degree program, prospective students must first apply to the OU graduate college online. For more information see the Graduate Admissions page on the OU School of Music website.

The requirements for prescreening materials and auditions depend on the degree you are pursuing. Select a degree below for more specifics.

MM Piano
- Piano Performance
- Piano Performance & Pedagogy
Master of Music Education in Piano Pedagogy
DMA Piano
- Piano Performance
- Piano Performance & Pedagogy
PhD of Music Education in Piano Pedagogy

Audition Dates

Piano major audition dates for admission in Fall 2022

Saturday, January 27, 2024 (any)
Friday, February 2, 2024 (any)
Saturday, February 3, 2024 (any) *
Friday, February 9, 2024 (any)
Saturday, February 10, 2024 (any, last date for doctoral)
Saturday, February 17, 2024 (masters or undergrad only)
Friday, February 23, 2024 (masters or undergrad only)
Saturday, February 24, 2024 (masters or undergrad only) *
Saturday, March 2, 2024 (masters or undergrad only) *

* - Main School of Music Audition Day. Undergraduate students are strongly encouraged to audition on these days. More information can be found on Auditions & Admissions page on the main OU School of Music website.

Winter Piano Camp

Winter Piano Camp is a day-long event, hosted annually by OU piano faculty near the start of the spring semester. The camp is open to upper-intermediate through advanced, high school-age pianists who have studied piano for at least four years.

Winter Piano Camp - Details and Registration

Visiting the University of Oklahoma

Lodging

Holmberg House Bed and Breakfast facility is within walking distance of the OU campus.

Experience Norman

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Transportation

In Norman

Norman has a bus system which can be helpful with travel within Norman.

Air

Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City, 25 miles north of Norman, is serviced by most major airlines.

Car Rentals

Most major car rental companies have offices at Will Rogers Airport.

Airport Shuttle

Airport Expres offers door-to-door, to and from airport shuttle service 24 hours a day. The cost is $38 one way. Look for blue vans located outside the baggage claim area (lover level of the airport). For more information call (405) 681-3311. Yellow Cab Taxi Service accepts reservations 5-6 hours in advance and starts at $30-$45 per person for transportation from Norman to Will Rogers Airport. Call (405) 232-6161 for more information.

Taxi and Uber

Taxi fares average $45 from the airport to the University of Oklahoma. Uber transportation service is also available.