Wanda L. Bass School of Music - Oklahoma City University

Voice Audition Information

All vocal candidates are required to provide a headshot and resume at the audition.

Vocal & Opera Performance (MM)

Candidates must prepare a repertoire of six pieces to include the following:

• - Operatic aria
• - Oratorio aria
• - 20th century British or American art song
• - French art song
• - German art song
• - Song of the candidate’s choice

Music Theater (MM)

Candidates must prepare a repertoire of six pieces to include the following:

• - Classical Selections
• - One operatic aria
• - One art song
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• Music Theater Selections – four contrasting pieces
• - One up tempo
• - One ballad
• - One classic music theater piece prior to 1970
• - Music theater selection of the candidate’s choice
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Music Theater applicants must also perform two contrasting monologues no more than three minutes each. The monologues are to come from published plays. Monologues from musicals, television, or other mediums are not allowed.

A short dance evaluation, taught at the audition, will be used to assess your ability to move and potential for continued improvement. Music Theater applicants will be given a warm-up and ample time to learn the combination, with options to increase the difficulty as able. The audition combination will be performed in small groups. Please note that previous dance experience is not required for acceptance into the Music Theater track. Recorded audition applications will need to learn our combination as provided online. The link will be accessible through your Accepted application. Suitable dress for women includes jazz pants, tights, a leotard, dance skirts, or other form fitting clothing. Men may wear tights, jazz pants, shorts, t-shirts, or form fitting sweatpants. All students should bring jazz shoes, character shoes, and or ballet shoes.

Vocal Coaching (MM)

Candidates must perform an on-campus vocal coaching audition. The audition will take place with singer(s) provided by the Bass School of Music. Candidates will also be interviewed by members of the vocal coaching faculty. The audition/interview will be scheduled by the program director at a mutually agreeable time.  The audition will include the following elements:

• - Two contrasting art songs
• - An aria from the standard operatic repertoire
• - A selection from the musical theater repertoire
• - Sight reading
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The selections chosen should represent the range of the applicant’s skills and abilities. Specific audition programs (except sight reading) will be determined in advance in consultation with the program director, and a rehearsal with the singer(s) will be scheduled prior to the audition.

Prior to the on-campus audition, submission of supporting materials, including c.v., portfolio of performances, recordings, etc., is encouraged. To schedule an audition/interview, submit materials, or make inquiries about the MM-Vocal Coaching degree, please contact: Professor Jan McDaniel Oklahoma City University Bass School of Music at jmcdaniel@okcu.edu 405-208-5206

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                                                                                                                              Updated on 04/10/2019