Music: Percussion
Program Description
The Percussion Area in the OU School of Music is one of the most highly acclaimed percussion programs in the United States. Recognized for excellence in pedagogy, performance, recording, commissioning and publishing, the program allows students to study with some of the best faculty in the field. Student musicians also enjoy access to the largest inventory of percussion instruments in Oklahoma, including an extended range of marimbas and the state's only collegiate steel drum band. Catlett Music Center's exceptional Percussion suite includes large rehearsal studios, MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) and recording facilities and practice rooms exclusively for Percussion students.
In addition to general university admission requirements, Percussion students must pass an instrumental audition before enrolling in the School of Music.
Degree Options
A Percussion student graduates with a Bachelor of Music Performance, Music Education, or Musical Arts degree. Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees are also available.
Notable Achievements
Graduates of the program regularly fill prestigious performance and academic posts and are often sought to present concerts, workshops and master classes at conferences around the United States.
Percussion students enjoy many outstanding performance opportunities. Among the ensembles available are the renowned OU Percussion Orchestra, Steel Drum Band, Marimba Band, and the Pride of Oklahoma Marching Band.
Your Future
Types of Employers
Arts agencies
Colleges and universities
Secondary schools
Music publishing companies
Opera houses
Orchestras
Recent Graduates Jobs
High school music teacher
Orchestra member
Private lesson instructor
Solo performer
Experienced Alumni Jobs
Associate, Cleveland
Institute of Music
Gallery director,
Smithsonian Institute
Music teacher,
Chickasha Schools
Performer, Santa Barbara
Chamber Orchestra
Professor of music, Oklahoma
Baptist University
How much will I make?
Visit the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ website to explore the median pay for jobs you can pursue with this degree.
Contact Us
School of Music
Phone: (405) 325-2081
Email: elizabeth.nunley@ou.edu
Website: music.ou.edu
