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The OU School of Music's mission is to foster academic growth, innovative instruction, research, artistic expression, and community engagement. Our faculty and students champion educational excellence, push boundaries in performance and scholarship, and strengthen the music field through leadership roles in global organizations. Founded in 1903 as OU's second academic unit, we've held continuous accreditation with the National Association of Schools of Music since 1931. As Oklahoma's sole institution offering doctoral music programs, we impact our community through the creative and intellectual achievements of our faculty, students, and graduates. OU confers music degrees across five disciplines: composition, education, musicology, performance, and theory. While honoring our heritage, we continuously adapt our curriculum to equip students for the dynamic challenges of tomorrow's musical landscape.