Undergraduate Application Types
ACM@UCO STUDENT
You’re considered an ACM@UCO applicant if you want to pursue a Major in Contemporary Music Business, Contemporary Music Performance, or Contemporary Music Production through the Academy of Contemporary Music in Bricktown. If this describes you, be sure to choose “ACM@UCO Bricktown” in your online application.
Be careful to choose the semester you wish to start, as choosing the wrong semester will likely result in delays and a loss of your application fee. For your convenience, the combined application is for both Admissions & Scholarship consideration. Scholarship deadlines and other requirements are strictly enforced. Applications and all required and supplemental audition materials must be received by UCO and ACM@UCO no later than 5 pm, April 1 to be considered for Fall 2013 scholarships. See the scholarship page for additional scholarship opportunities.
A complete video audition must be submitted in addition to this application. Please see Supplemental Audition Materials for details pertaining to your program of interest. Fall 2013 priority deadline for applications is June 15th. All completed first-time freshman applications received by June 15th will be considered for a First-Time Freshman Priority Tuition Waiver.
If you have any further questions, please contact Alyx Picard at alyx.picard@acm.uco.edu.
- Application (when asked for application type, choose "ACM@UCO")
- Academic Requirements
- Required Materials
- Supplemental Audition Materials
- Contemporary Music Business
- Contemporary Music Performance: Bass and Guitar
- Contemporary Music Performance: Vocals
- Contemporary Music Performance: Drums
- Contemporary Music Performance: Keyboard
- Contemporary Music Production
Academic Requirements
-----20 composite ACT score or 940 Reading and Math combined SAT score (Juniors and Seniors) Only official transcripts will be accepted. Unfortunately, we do not accept faxed or scanned transcripts. Send all documentation to: University of Central Oklahoma
-----2.7 non-weighted, cumulative GPA and a class ranking in the upper 50% of your graduating class (Fall Semester Senior Year or Final Transcript)
-----2.7 non-weighted GPA in the 15-unit high school core curriculum (Final Transcript).
-----First Time Freshman from an unaccredited high school (regional accreditation only) or Home School will have admissions based on ACT/SAT score only.
100 N. University Dr., Box 151
Edmond, OK 73034
Required Materials
-----Official High School transcript Only official transcripts will be accepted. We do not accept faxed or scanned transcripts. Send all documentation to: University of Central Oklahoma
-----ACT/SAT scores
100 N. University Dr., Box 151
Edmond, OK 73034
Contemporary Music Business
A complete video audition must be submitted on one flash drive, CD, or DVD The following criteria will be used to assess your recording Where to send your audition material:
(non-returnable) to ACM@UCO. Students are evaluated on the content of their
submission NOT the sound quality.
and experience.
• Your career goals and how they mesh with the ACM@UCO music program.
• Your potential impact on the contemporary music industry.
• Your past experience in the contemporary music industry.
1. What is your area of interest within contemporary music business and how
does that tie in to your career goals?
2. What particular contribution do you believe that you as an individual can
make to the contemporary music industry, both short and long-term?
3. What do you think the key(s) to success is/are in today’s contemporary
music industry?
4. Please detail your contemporary music industry experience, if any. This
includes experience as an artist, fan, promoter, manager, or other.
5. In your opinion, what is the state of today’s contemporary music industry?
6. What role do you think the Internet plays in the music industry, both now
and in the future?
ACM@UCO
25 S Oklahoma Ave
Suite 400
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
For questions, please contact: 405-974-4700
Contemporary Music Performance
A complete video audition must be submitted on one flash drive, CD, or DVD If accepted, applicants must complete an in-person pretest to determine Please see Bass and Guitar, Vocals, or Drums for a more specified list of Audition Materials.
(non-returnable) to ACM@UCO. Students are evaluated on the content of their
submission NOT the sound quality. This recording must contain the following
(please refer to your program of interest):
placement in the program. Please refer to your area of focus for details
pertaining to your submission.
Contemporary Music Production
A complete audio audition must be submitted on one flash drive, CD, or DVD If accepted, applicants must complete an in-person pretest to determine The following criteria will be used to assess your audio Where to send your audition material:
(non-returnable) to ACM@UCO. Students are evaluated on the content of their
submission NOT the sound quality.
placement in the program.
productions:
• The choice of samples or instruments used to suit the style of the
recorded productions.
• Overall sound and balance of mixes of the recorded productions.
• The appropriate use of effects and processors.
• The ability to use proven production techniques to enhance the
recorded productions.
• Creativity and originality in the recorded productions.
A complete demo recording submitted on one CD containing the
following:
1. Three (3) tracks of work you produced. This work may be
your own productions or collaborations with other artists.
2. Each track should be preceded by a short 30-second commentary of each
recording (i.e. how you recorded it, what your influences are and what
gear you used).
3. Clearly label and package CD submission with track listings, song titles,
artist and your name.
4. A separate disk or flash drive containing the source files of all produced
works present on the submitted demo recording.
ACM@UCO
25 S Oklahoma Ave
Suite 400
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
For questions, please contact: 405-974-4700
Contemporary Music Performance: Bass and Guitar
A complete video audition must be submitted on one flash drive, CD, or DVD (non-returnable) to ACM@UCO. Students are evaluated on the content of their submission NOT the sound quality. This recording must contain the following (please refer to your program of interest): Complete the steps listed below, recording sections 1 through 4 with an audible metronome. If accepted, applicants must complete an in-person pretest to determine Where to send your audition material:
1. Play 1 major scale, 1 minor scale, and 1 pentatonic scale at any tempo
with consistent timing. (2 octaves in any key)
2. Play 1 major arpeggio and 1 minor arpeggio at any tempo with consistent
timing. (1 or 2 octaves in any key)
3. Play 1 minute of rhythm in any style or tempo. (Rock, Funk, Reggae, Pop,
etc)
4. Submit 2 performances that best represent your style and abilities. Solo
or with other musicians. You may submit previously recorded material that
features your playing.
5. Record a short narrative explaining why you wish to attend ACM@UCO.
placement in the program. Please refer to your area of focus for details
pertaining to your submission.
ACM@UCO
25 S Oklahoma Ave
Suite 400
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
For questions, please contact: 405-974-4700
Contemporary Music Performance: Vocals
A complete video audition must be submitted on one flash drive, CD, or DVD (non-returnable) to ACM@UCO. Students are evaluated on the content of their submission NOT the sound quality. This recording must contain the following (please refer to your program of interest): Complete the five steps listed below, recording section 1 through 4 with an audible metronome.. 1. Perform a demo of a song that best represents your voice and style. A If accepted, applicants must complete an in-person pretest to determine Where to send your audition material:
backing track or chord accompaniment will suffice.
2. Sing one song “a capella”.
3. Match pitch. Play a note on any instrument then sing the note on “Ma”.
Repeat with 10 different notes. (Please sing after the reference note)
4. Sing 1 major scale, 1 minor scale, 1 major arpeggio, and 1 minor
arpeggio. (1 octave in any key)
5. Record a short narrative explaining why you wish to attend ACM@UCO.
placement in the program. Please refer to your area of focus for details
pertaining to your submission.
ACM@UCO
25 S Oklahoma Ave
Suite 400
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
For questions, please contact: 405-974-4700
Contemporary Music Performance: Drums
A complete video audition must be submitted on one flash drive, CD, or DVD (non-returnable) to ACM@UCO. Students are evaluated on the content of their submission NOT the sound quality. This recording must contain the following (please refer to your program of interest): Complete the four steps listed below, recording section 1 through 3 with an audible metronome. If accepted, applicants must complete an in-person pretest to determine Where to send your audition material:
1. Perform the following rudiments: Single Strokes, Double Strokes,
Paradiddles, and Alternating Flams. Optional Rudiments (in addition to
those above): Double Paradiddle, Flamadiddle, 7-Stroke Roll, 9-Stroke
Roll, Flam Tap, or Flam Accent.
2. Perform each of the following styles as a one-minute groove in 4/4 time
with fills every 8 bars: Rock, Funk, and Shuffle.
3. Submit 2 performances that best represent your style and abilities. Solo
or with other musicians. You may submit previously recorded material that
features your playing.
4. Record a short narrative explaining why you wish to attend ACM@UCO.
placement in the program. Please refer to your area of focus for details
pertaining to your submission.
ACM@UCO
25 S Oklahoma Ave
Suite 400
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
For questions, please contact: 405-974-4700
Contemporary Music Performance: Keyboard
A complete video audition must be submitted on one flash drive, CD, or DVD (non-returnable) to ACM@UCO. Students are evaluated on the content of their submission NOT the sound quality. This recording must contain the following (please refer to your program of interest): Complete the five steps listed below, recording section 1 through 3 with an audible metronome. 1. Play 1 major scale, 1 minor scale, and 1 pentatonic scale at any tempo with consistent timing. (3 octaves both hands in any key) If accepted, applicants must complete an in-person pretest to determine Where to send your audition material:
2. Play 1 major arpeggio and 1 minor arpeggio at any tempo with consistent timing. (2 octaves both hands in any key)
3. Play 1 minute of rhythm in any style or tempo. (Rock, Funk, Reggae, Pop, etc)
4. Submit 2 performances that best represent your style and abilities. Solo or with other musicians. You may submit previously recorded material that features your playing.
5. Record a short narrative explaining why you wish to attend ACM@UCO.
placement in the program. Please refer to your area of focus for details
pertaining to your submission.
ACM@UCO
25 S Oklahoma Ave
Suite 400
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
For questions, please contact: 405-974-4700
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