Competitions
Concerto Competition
All Instruments
Each year, the School of Music hosts a concerto competition, with contestants from each department within the School of Music. Winners will have the opportunity to perform with with the OU Symphony Orchestra or OU Wind Symphony.
View the page linked below for more information, dates and deadlines, and application information.
Rising Stars Solo Competition
All Instruments
The School of Music announces the Rising Stars competition, an offering in lieu of the annual Concerto Competition. The purpose of this event is to highlight outstanding music students in an online recorded presentation of juried recordings of solo works or concertos. See the page linked below for more details.
Donna Turner Smith Competitions
Piano & Cello
Established in 1987, the Donna Turner Smith Memorial Endowment was created to foster artistic excellence among music students whose talent and commitment reflect the high standards of Donna Turner Smith.
The competition includes prizes not only for pianists, but also for cellists in memory of longtime University of Oklahoma cello professor, Marjory Cornelius.
View the page linked below for more information, dates and deadlines, and online application forms.
Young Artist Competition
Freshmen and Sophomores
The Young Artist Competition is a solo competition for freshmen and sophomore students. The top 7 competitors will perform in the Young Artist Competition Honors Recital.
There are cash prizes for first and second places; 7 students will be featured with a guest pianist at the Honors Concert.
View the page linked below for more information, dates and deadlines, and the online application form.
