Overview

Students are trained to teach individual instruments, as well as instrumental ensembles, which results in public school certification at the K-12 levels.

Key Features

Graduates of the Music - Instrumental Education program from Oklahoma City University have 100% pass rate on the Oklahoma Teacher Certification Exams and 100% placement rate for those who were actively seeking teaching positions. Those not seeking positions have been accepted into graduate programs. Students have accepted positions throughout the U.S., Europe, and South Korea.

Instrumental Music Education students have the opportunity for music teaching and conducting experiences outside of the Oklahoma City University classroom through a variety of means. Students teach private lessons in the schools and through the Oklahoma City University Performing Arts Academy. Students are hired or volunteer as sectional coaches for school ensembles, as well as for the Oklahoma Youth Orchestras that rehearse in the Bass Center. Students serve in leadership positions, such as marching band "techs" and drumline coaches, as well as music arrangers. Students also teach at summer music camps and festivals.

Music education method courses contain an observation component that helps the student to become acquainted with master teachers, as well as the discourse of school. Through COMEA students participate in state and regional music education conventions and activities. As a Conn-Selmer School, Bass School of Music students are afforded the opportunity to attend the Conn-Selmer Institute.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Musicology

Major Instrument

Forms & Analysis

Art of Teaching

Class Piano

Music and the Human Experience

Writing About Music

Human Development

Class Voice

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oklahoma City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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General requirements

Complete the International Student Application (For All international students excluding nursing applicants)
High school Transcripts, Mark sheets, Grade sheets, National exam results
All documents submitted must show proof of high school completion or equivalent. Original academic documents with either official school seal or stamp, or attested verified copy by an authorized agency or evaluation company is accepted. We can begin an evaluation with unofficial documents, but official documents will be required at enrollment.
Grade Point Average (GPA). Applicants must meet the minimum GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 scale.

Tuition Fees

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30698 USD / year

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30698 USD / year

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30698 USD / year

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Living costs

Oklahoma City

United States

911 - 1456 USD / month

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