Norman,
OK,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Music in Organ - Church Music in Norman United States | University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
|
Norman United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
20,112
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
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 knowledge, and strengthen the field through professional contributions locally and globally. Founded in 1903 as OU's second academic school, it has held Institutional Membership in the National Association of Schools of Music since 1931. As Oklahoma's sole music school offering doctoral programs, it supports its community through the creative and academic achievements of its faculty, students, and graduates. OU grants music degrees in composition, education, musicology, performance, and theory. While honoring its heritage, the School of Music continues to develop forward-thinking programs that equip students for a dynamic and inclusive future.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Thirty minutes of prepared music, demonstrating Baroque, Romantic, and contemporary styles. Playing from memory is strongly encouraged but not required.
One sight-read piece
One figured bass exercise
One transposition exercise
One harmonization on a given melody
A short interview
Resume
Personal Statement
Why do you want this degree, and why do you want it from OU?
Three letters of recommendation
While all three of your letters of recommendation should be from someone who can speak to your ability to be a successful graduate student in a music program, we ask that you consider the following when requesting your recommendations:
One letter should be from a person who has considerable knowledge about your abilities as a performer, conductor, or composer (e.g.: studio professor, ensemble conductor, chamber coach, etc.).
One letter should be from a person who can speak to your abilities as a scholar of music.
If you are applying for a doctoral degree, the Master of Music in Music Theory, or the Master of Music in Musicology, you must also upload a sample of your scholarly writing.
This sample should not be more than 3 years old.
Minimum of 5 pages of double-spaced text, not counting bibliography.
Should represent your best scholarly writing and researching skills in music.
Should present a complete argument supporting a clear thesis.
Should feature a consistent method for citations.
Examples include but are not limited to a critical analysis, a research paper in musicology, music in culture, or music pedagogy, or an article suitable for publication in a recognized scholarly or professional music journal.
Scoring 6.5 or higher on the IELTS, Scoring 79 or higher on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT)
One sight-read piece
One figured bass exercise
One transposition exercise
One harmonization on a given melody
A short interview
Resume
Personal Statement
Why do you want this degree, and why do you want it from OU?
Three letters of recommendation
While all three of your letters of recommendation should be from someone who can speak to your ability to be a successful graduate student in a music program, we ask that you consider the following when requesting your recommendations:
One letter should be from a person who has considerable knowledge about your abilities as a performer, conductor, or composer (e.g.: studio professor, ensemble conductor, chamber coach, etc.).
One letter should be from a person who can speak to your abilities as a scholar of music.
If you are applying for a doctoral degree, the Master of Music in Music Theory, or the Master of Music in Musicology, you must also upload a sample of your scholarly writing.
This sample should not be more than 3 years old.
Minimum of 5 pages of double-spaced text, not counting bibliography.
Should represent your best scholarly writing and researching skills in music.
Should present a complete argument supporting a clear thesis.
Should feature a consistent method for citations.
Examples include but are not limited to a critical analysis, a research paper in musicology, music in culture, or music pedagogy, or an article suitable for publication in a recognized scholarly or professional music journal.
Scoring 6.5 or higher on the IELTS, Scoring 79 or higher on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT)
Tuition
USD
20,112