Music: Woodwinds
Program Description
The University of Oklahoma Woodwind Department offers students the exceptional opportunity to study with full-time professors specializing in the full complement of Woodwind instruments, including flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and saxophone. The University of Oklahoma is the only school in the state to have full-time professors for each Woodwind instrument, and these extraordinary artists are all active in the fields of performance and education. Graduates of the OU School of Music Woodwind Department have achieved great success and can be found continuing study in the finest graduate institutions and performing and teaching at universities, elementary and secondary schools and professional performing groups across the country.
In addition to general university admission requirements, Woodwinds students must pass an instrumental audition before enrolling in the College of Fine Arts.
Degree Options
A Woodwinds student graduates with a Bachelor of Music in Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Oboe or Bassoon degree. Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees are also available.
Interests & Skills
Woodwinds students typically have interests in music performance, theory and technique, along with songwriting, musical movements and history. High school preparation should include training in instrumental technique, sight reading and performance experience.
Notable Achievements
OU's reputation for excellence attracts accomplished students from throughout the country, enhancing the overall educational experience of music students. 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.
Performance is an integral part of music education, and Woodwind students have ample performance opportunities to prepare them for their future careers. In addition to the large ensembles, such as the OU Symphony, students may participate in a number of special interest ensembles, such as the Flute Ensemble, the Double Reed Ensemble, the New Century Ensemble, the Clarinet Choir, the Sooner Bassooners and the Saxophone Quartet. Select students may also perform with professors in special ensembles such as Accademia Filarmonica and the Oklahoma City Philharmonic Orchestra.
Program Accreditation
The OU School of Music is a fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music.
Your Future
Types of Employers
Opera houses
Symphony orchestras
Arts agencies
Colleges and schools
Music publishing companies
Recent Graduates Jobs
High school music teacher
Orchestra member
Private lesson instructor
Accompanist
Solo performer
Experienced Alumni Jobs
Teacher, Farmington
Public Schools
Sales associate, Jacobs Music
Music therapist,
Magnolia School
Parish musician, Lutheran
Church of the Good
Shepherd
Assistant dean,
Indiana 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
