<p>Am a current student looking to transfer into WCC or OCU. My major right now is communications, but I'm looking to do something primarily in classical/operatic vocal training with a bit of musical theatre. I don't want to make MT my primary focus because I think having that classical vocal training gives you a stronger foundation in voice. </p>
<p>With my goals in mind, which place would suit me better - WCC or OCU?</p>
<p>I heard GREAT things about OCU's MT program, and heard GREAT things about WCC's vocal program. WCC is 1 hr from home (would prefer to stay close) where as OCU is a 3-5 hour plane right (lay overs, etc.) So my real question is, for what its worth, is OCU's programs really going to be THAT spectacularly different and offer me MORE than WCC in terms of classical/vocal studies with a minor in musical theatre? </p>
<p>I can tell you a bit about OCU. As far as the training is concerned the MT and VP programs are quite similar. The first two years students from both programs take almost all the same classes with the MT students taking more dance and acting. They begin to vary more the last two years with the VP students taking more music studies and the MT more dance.
All students are trained in classic vocal techniques. There is a LOT of cross casting between MT & VP in both musicals and operas. There are also lots of performance opportunities.</p>
<p>My nephew is a jr at OKCU. He is a MT major but has been cast in operas, including featured roles. This doesn’t really address your question but he’s been able to do both kinds of productions. </p>
<p>Have you researched how each school handles transfer students? Another friend’s son was looking at possibly transferring (not specifically to those schools) and some programs make students “start over” when they transfer and do not accept very many transfer credits.</p>
<p>college_query, good point about the transfer situation. I happen to know that OCU can be very generous with transfer students with regard to accepting previous credits. Sorry, I don’t have any specific details about WCC.</p>
<p>That’s a really good point, I’m glad you brought it up. I’m not sure how they handle transfer credits. Well after some talks with family members, we’ve written off OCU because of distance and WCC for other reasons. </p>
<p>So I’m starting the search over. I think I’m trying to stay relatively close to New York, and close to home (Philly). I know I’m very late in this stage of the game, so my choices are limited… time is really of the essence. …</p>
<p>But then again, is it better to stick it out at my current college another couple terms here, then transfer next year when there’s more time and preparation for auditions, etc? Or, should I just scratch all of this completely, and start over at a new place? I don’t know. </p>
<p>Have already taken a gap year so I’m already a bit behind… but would rather be in a program I enjoy and love even if I’m a bit older than everyone else, rather than get a degree just to… get a degree. </p>
<p>All advice welcome and appreciated. Thanks.</p>
<p>At this point most schools are past their application and audition deadlines for the 2011/2012 academic year. So, the good news is that you will have time to truly research your options and prepare for auditions in order to begin auditioning for the 2021/2013 admissions cycle. </p>
<p>It sounds as if you are looking for a school close/ in NYC or Philly that will offer you classical based voice training, but your goal is a career in MT? Is this correct? The more information that you can share in regards to what you are looking for in terms of a training program.</p>
<p>Most programs will take 3 - 4 years to complete even if the university will accept your transfer credits. Courses in MT and BM Music programs are often sequenced in such a way that certain proficiency levels must be passed before moving on to the next level class. The department may or may not accept transfer credits for any of your major classes. </p>
<p>Does your current college have a music major or a theatre major? Minors in these areas?</p>