<p>Hi! I am looking into transferring to OCU for Musical Theatre. What is the quality of OCU’s program compared to other good musical theatre schools? Anyone have any thoughts?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>There are lots of great programs out there and each has its special strengths. So the key is finding the one that best suits you. OCU is usually included in many lists of reputable or top mt programs - but again, the goal is to find the program that fits your wants and needs.<br>
oCU has lots of great qualities. It is a Bachelor of Music degree so you get perhaps more intense training on the music side than you may in some programs. This includes being in a choir, music theory, aural skills, and piano in addition to voice. Dance at OCU is thru the Ann Lacey school of dance, renowned for the professional dancers it produces. You level in to dance classes. And the acting classes are top notch often with bfa acting majors. You’ll find OCU alums employed in all facets of the business around the world. It is a small school in the Midwest but there is always something to do. Students are very supportive of one another. And the faculty is very accessible to students. Okc as a city has lots to offer as well. For our daughter, it is a great program. I don’t know anything about transfers - but I’m sure if you call them they could tell you more. Good luck in your search!</p>
<p>Unlike many other schools we’ve seen, there is no wall between the MT program and the VP program. If a student, you must audition for both MT and VP productions. They don’t have separate vocal faculty, either.</p>
<p>(They suggested my daughter double major in MT & VP, which is pretty strong evidence that the wall really isn’t there.)</p>
<p>@lcoulter32724 , since you have a D in the program, you can probably answer my question. I have heard of OCU’s great reputation for legit singing. I am curious to find out about their philosophy regarding other styles of singing in MT such as belting/pop/rock, etc…Are students taught to belt healthily starting their freshman year, or do they have to wait until later? Can students “test” into a voice level, or do all the students in the same year receive the same instruction? My child’s background is classical and only later did she discover and receive instruction in belting, but she has now been taking lessons in both styles, and mixing for a number of years. She would love to find a program that is strong classically, but also strong in the other styles of singing as well since voice is her strength. She is very interested in learning more about OCU and I would love to hear a current student’s perspective.</p>
<p>Our D is a freshman MT at OCU. I’m glad to try and help.<br>
Each MT student is assigned to a voice teacher (studio) the summer before their freshman year. You will have private lessons each week with this teacher. You will also meet as a studio in a master class sort of forum. In addition to your voice teacher who works on technique, you will also be assigned a vocal coach with whom you meet once per week. The vocal coach works on the performance aspects of your pieces. Both teachers help develop rep for your book. All students will work on both classical and MT rep and all are required to audition for all operas and musicals. Because of the individual instruction students receive, your D will be able to determine with her voice teacher how and when to work on different techniques. But she will work on both classical and MT repertoire. Students are also required to be in an ensemble each year which is usually one of the choirs.
If you have any other questions, I am glad to try to answer them. Our D has absolutely loved OCU. and could not be happier with her choice of programs.</p>
<p>@vvnstar- Thank you SO much for the “sneak peek” into OCU’s vocal program! I sure like what I’m reading! 
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