Programs in Music & Music Education

Why join a UTulsa Ensemble?

Whether performing in Chapman Stadium at halftime for a football game with the Sound of the Golden Hurricane or performing a Beethoven symphony or grand choral work of Brahms in Gussman Concert Hall, we aim to provide a social and musical outlet to meet the needs of all UTulsa students.

Student Performances & Opportunities

Make your UTulsa experience as rich and diverse as you like.

UTulsa students have abundant opportunities to get involved with clubs and organizations to develop new skills, meet new friends, and make lifetime memories. From international clubs, music groups, and intramural sports to Greek life, student government, and on-campus leadership, there’s truly something for everyone at UTulsa. Our multi-faceted extracurricular options perfectly complement our multidisciplinary academic approach.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Be the change you want to see.

UTulsa encourages students to give back to the community and see societal problems through a different lens. In considering issues ranging from low-income to racial biases, students analyze the intricacies of cyclical social issues to gain broader perspectives and insights, which they can share with others and act on in the community.

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

Pursue success with confidence — backed by UTulsa’s job placement guarantee.

UTulsa is committed to our students’ professional success, which is why our Center for Career Development, aka CaneCareers, offers a job placement guarantee program. We promise that students who follow the program will land an entry-level job in their chosen field or continue their education within six months of graduation, or we’ll give them a free semester of grad school.

JOB PLACEMENT GUARANTEE

The Bachelor of Arts in Music

This degree is designed for students who are seeking a major in music within the context of a broad liberal arts program. In the B.A. program, they will take a designated core of music classes with the rest of the coursework being distributed among other subjects. Students who are interested in a double major combining music with another academic discipline often select the B.A. Other students choose the B.A. because it gives them great flexibility to select courses that complement their varied interests.

The Bachelor of Music

Students preparing for careers in performance, composition, or university teaching frequently choose the Bachelor of Music program. In this curriculum, they will take most of their course work in music, including many advanced courses in music history and theory. If the major is vocal or instrumental performance, the student will give both a junior and a senior solo recital as part of the degree requirements. If the major is composition, they will prepare a portfolio of their work and present a recital of their compositions during the senior year. Many students who earn the Bachelor of Music degree continue their musical studies in graduate school.

The Bachelor of Music Education

Bachelor of Music Education graduates qualify for certification to teach music in grades K–12, including elementary general music and their choice of secondary instrumental music, vocal music, or both fields. Our music education graduates become successful teachers and performers sought out by schools and prestigious graduate programs in Oklahoma and beyond.

Teacher Certification

Film Scoring Emphasis

B.M. Composition and B.A. Music majors may optionally choose to add an emphasis in Film Scoring. Students will develop the skills to compose and edit for the film, television, and video game industries.

National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

The professional music and liberal arts degrees at UTulsa's School of Music are designed to meet NASM standards and align with the missions of the School, College, and University. These programs prepare individuals for professional careers in music, education, and related fields, and encourage them to be informed, expressive members of society who contribute creatively to the campus, community, and world. All Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Music Education students complete a core set of music courses covering NASM-required competencies: Performance, Musicianship Skills and Analysis, Composition/Improvisation, History and Repertory, and Synthesis. The Bachelor of Arts program includes a broader liberal arts curriculum while meeting major requirements in these areas. Each degree culminates in a capstone senior project that integrates their knowledge and skills, preparing students for post-graduation success.

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