Music: Voice
Program Description
Voice students at the OU School of Music develop their powers of personal vocal expression through performance and pedagogical discipline. The Voice faculty include highly acclaimed artists and scholars in the fields of performance and education. Working with this exceptional faculty, students participate in recitals, concerts, opera theater, master classes, private coaching sessions and seminars designed to provide them with a competitive edge in the pursuit of careers in professional music, teaching or continued higher education.
The OU Opera Theatre offers Voice students outstanding training for careers in opera performance and education. In addition to individual vocal study and coaching, graduate and undergraduate classes in movement, acting, opera history and technical production help prepare Voice students for exciting and rewarding careers in opera. Graduates of the programs have found professional success around the world performing with some of the most prestigious opera programs and teaching in top academic institutions.
In addition to general university admission requirements, Voice students must pass a vocal audition before enrolling in the School of Music. Additional admission information is available at the School of Music Web site.
Degree Options
A Voice student graduates with a Bachelor of Music Education or Bachelor of Music in Voice degree. Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees are also available.
Interests & Skills
Voice students typically have interests in music performance, theory and technique. High school preparation should include training in vocal technique, sightreading and choral performance experience.
Notable Achievements
OU's reputation for excellence attracts accomplished students from throughout the country, enhancing the overall educational experience of music students. Graduates of the program regularly fill prestigious performance and academic posts and are often sought to present concerts, workshops and master classes at conferences around the United States.
Voice students find performance opportunities with the School of Music's numerous vocal ensembles, including the acclaimed University Chorale, which is an advanced student vocal ensemble with a vast repertoire.
Program Accreditation
The OU School of Music is a fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music.
Your Future
Types of Employers
Opera houses
Choirs
Vocal ensembles
Colleges and schools
Stage companies
Recent Graduates Jobs
High school music teacher
Opera singer
Private lesson instructor
Choir member
Solo performer
Assistant Professor,
Kansas Wesleyan University
Assistant Professor,
Clark University
Faculty, Tulsa Opera
Young Artists Program
Experienced Alumni Jobs
Performer, Alliance Theater
Director of Music,
First Lutheran Church
Middle School vocal teacher,
Christ Presbyterian Academy
Director of Music History,
Florida State University
Opera Singer, Fort Worth Opera
How much will I make?
Visit the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ website to explore the median pay for jobs you can pursue with this degree.
Contact Us
School of Music
Phone: (405) 325-2081
Email: elizabeth.nunley@ou.edu
Website: music.ou.edu
