<p>I have been hearly about alot of MT kids getting offers for the BFA in Acting and BA in Music, but not being accepted into the MT program. Does anyone have any thoughts on this? Are they just trying to keep the talent but don’t have enough spots in the MT program? It confuses me that someone would be good enough to get into both programs, but not the MT program…especially in light of the fact that they don’t have a dance audition.</p>
<p>Any thought?</p>
<p>The MT program at OKCU leads to a Bachelor of Music (BM) degree.</p>
<p>Yes, I understand that but I know of three kids so far that auditioned for the MT program, did not get accepted but where accepted for a BA in music for voice AND into the BFA acting/theatre program. My understanding is that they can double major. Just wondering what sets the kids that got into the MT program apart from the kids offered the opportunity to double major.</p>
<p>Hi, notasoccermom! I’d be glad to answer any questions you have. Feel free to send me a PM or an email. :)</p>
<p>I’d be interested in any info you find out, if you’d care to share it here!</p>
<p>lizzie</p>
<p>Georganne sent me a thoughtful PM. This Sunday we will be seeing a friend who is a Junior in the MT program at OCU, and hope to pick his brain a bit. My daughter’s biggest concern is the dance training, as well as the fact that she will have her voice lessons with a different set of faculty who she is concerned will only work with her classically and not the belt/mix for MT. We also need to confirm the possibility of re-auditioning for MT after the first semester, and whether all credits transfer, etc. I will let you know.</p>
<p>Lizzie, you’re welcome to PM me as well!</p>
<p>I can assure you that the adjunct voice faculty are great! And there is no worry about not working on a belt/mix–these students can do it, too!</p>
<p>Any credits (theory, etc) earned as a BA music major will transfer if accepted into the BM program, as they are both Bass School credits.</p>
<p>I will say this, ALL students work on classical based vocal training just as all students will audition for musicals and operas, there is a huge amount of cross casting from all areas.</p>
<p>Another plus regarding getting a BA (and this is for any school) is that many believe it creates a more well rounded performer. Casting agents, directors, etc. often complain about the one track performer, i.e. that they have too few interest out of MT and they need more in their lives so they have something to bring to roles.</p>
<p>Does anyone know approximately how many kids apply vs. acceptances for OCU?
Oklahoma City University</p>
<p>Sorry, I mean MT Program acceptances.</p>
<p>I have heard that OCU has changed their MT acceptance policy of “rolling admission” just this year and will now be notifying everyone all at once in the spring. This is second-hand information, but seemed to be from a reliable source. I also heard that their class size was atypically large last year, so maybe not an indication of what it will be moving forward. Again - second-hand info, so don’t quote me!</p>
<p>I asked my son what he knew about the above. He said that there was a larger than usual class admitted last year, but has not heard if that will be the policy going forward. He seemed to feel that it was just last year. I do seem to remember that they did it once before. As far as the acceptance policy, I looked on the acceptances thread and there are two people accepted so far this year, so it would seem that they are not waiting to notify everyone in the spring.</p>
<p>However, just to clarify, please note that the two CCers who have listed acceptances to OCU so far in this year’s admissions cycle are not for the BM in MT degree program.</p>
<p>I think the class size changes each year and is dependent on how many students they lose–how many graduate or drop out for whatever reason. My D’s class of 2009 was a larger one, but I know of several in her class who transfered or dropped out after the first year, or took some time off and went back later. Those who left had varying reasons–cost of attending, too far from home/boyfriend, family tragedy, etc.</p>