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The University of Oklahoma's School of Music is dedicated to fostering education, artistic creation, academic research, and community engagement. Both faculty and students strive to elevate music education, expand performance and scholarly pursuits, and strengthen the field through professional contributions locally and globally. Founded in 1903 as OU's second academic school, it has held membership in the National Association of Schools of Music since 1931. As Oklahoma's sole music institution offering doctoral programs, the School enriches its community through the creative and intellectual achievements of its members. OU grants music degrees across various disciplines including composition, pedagogy, music history, performance, and theory. While honoring its heritage, the School continues to develop forward-thinking programs that equip students for a dynamic, multicultural world.