The division of vocal studies at OklahomaBaptistUniversity offers students an opportunity to develop their technical and artistic skills in an atmosphere that is both challenging and nurturing.While studying with a voice faculty who has been recognized for its pedagogical and performance achievements, students will learn skills in vocal technique, musicianship, foreign language diction, expressive communication, stage presence, repertoire selection, role preparation, and vocal pedagogy.
OBU students participate in a wide range of performance opportunities including fully-staged productions in both opera and musical theatre genres, opera scenes, recitals, chamber music, an annual Concerto/Aria Concert, any of four choral ensembles (University Chorale*, Men’s Bison Glee Club*, Women’s Bisonette Glee Club*, and Cantare Cappella), studio classes, master classes, Chapel music teams*, and student activity shows. Unlike many larger universities with a large number of graduate students, the intimate nature of OBU allows students the opportunity to perform frequently at the undergraduate level. (* Indicates a touring ensemble.)
Successful Students: Voice students from OBU have gone on to highly successful careers in performance, education, and church-related fields.Graduates have appeared on stages and in theatres around the globe including some of the most famous opera houses in the world, such as the Metropolitan Opera, Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Paris Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Santa Fe Opera, New York City Opera, and many more.Comprehensive vocal training combined with OBU’s exceptionally strong liberal arts education give graduates an extremely high acceptance rate into major graduate schools such as Eastman, Indiana, North Texas, Peabody, Cincinnati, Baylor, and Florida State, along with the Southern Baptist seminaries like Southwestern, New Orleans, Southern, and Golden Gate.OBU voice graduates can also be found teaching across the United States at all educational levels, from elementary to university.Our music education (BME) graduates have a 100% placement rate in both elementary and secondary schools.
Scholarships: Voice scholarships are available on a competitive basis and range anywhere from $1000 to $4000.These scholarships are in addition to any other academic or special aid awards granted by the university, the U.S. government or other outside sources.For more information on voice scholarships, to request an application, or to schedule a voice audition, please contact the Fine Arts office: music@okbu.edu or (405)-878-2305.
