Music
Bring your passion and drive to this degree plan that is highly technical, rigorously demanding and soulfully nourishing. Develop your voice, advance your craft and invest your talent in musical pursuits alongside professors who value individuality and take the time to pour into students one-on-one.
Fast Facts
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1 of just 152 All-Steinway Schools in the world
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7 countries visited on 2018-19 performance tours
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8 student performance ensembles on campus
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100% pass rate on state teacher certification exams
Students from all walks of campus benefit from music scholarships.
Participate in the music department — regardless of your major!
Music gives life to the campus of Oklahoma Christian! Our entire campus, no matter what your major, is invited to join choir, band, orchestra and musical performances. OC concerts, variety shows and musicals are popular with our campus audience and the Oklahoma City community.
OC Musicians are World Travelers
All the world is your stage. As an OC music major, you may find yourself playing with the band at NYC’s Steinway Hall or singing the solo on a big cruise ship stage. Your OC music career can take you from coast to coast and to iconic music venues all over the globe. The experiences are priceless … and the passport stamps are pretty cool, too.
Take Note of Music Careers
Professional Musician
Starting salary: $33,800
Median salary after 5 years: $57,000
Music Director: 6% job growth
Median salary: $49,630
Secondary Music Teacher
Starting salary: $30,500
Median salary after 5 years: $59,000
Recreational Therapist: 7% job growth
Median salary: $47,860
A&R Representative
Median salary: $55,000
Music Event Planner
Median salary: $45,000
*Salaries averaged from: Payscale, Glassdoor, Times Higher Education, and Bureau of Labor Statistics
New York State of Mind
Musical alumni are living out extraordinary callings by thriving in the music business, directing school bands and choirs, leading as music ministers, producing film scores, serving as music therapists … and doing big things in the Big Apple. Recent grad Andrea Ochoa is a voice teacher and performer at NYU while Rebekah Bruce Parker is a conductor and pianist on Broadway.
Personalize Your Adventure
Music is deeply rooted in OC tradition. It’s a pretty big deal. You can perform in the spotlight, create harmony in a group or impact an organization.
Ensembles
Chamber Orchestra
Chamber Singers
Jazz Ensemble
Steel Drum Ensemble
Sweat Band
Symphonic Band
University Chorale
Women’s Choir
On-Campus Performances
Homecoming Musical
Cabaret
Cocoa & Carols
Opera
Concerts
Recitals
Athletic Events
Organizations
Music Teachers National Association
National Association for Music Education
Professional Music Educators
The music department offers scholarships in music, theater and drama.
Performance Scholarships