Our purpose is to recognize the universal language of the arts and its crucial role in creating and sustaining a vibrant, culturally rich environment. The College of Fine Arts houses the School of Dance, Helmerich School of Drama, School of Music, Weitzenhoffer School of Musical Theatre, and the OU School of Visual Arts.
400+
events, productions, guest lectures, and exhbitions each year
200
recognized educators, artists, designers, performers, scholars, technicians, and staff experts
5
schools make up the College of Fine Arts
*Admission to the University of Oklahoma is required as well as a separate application to the school of academic interest and an audition. For more information about auditioning visit the school's website.
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American Theatre Magazine named the Weitzenhoffer School of Musical Theatre one of the top musical theatre programs in the nation. Eight full-time professional faculty work with a cap of 50 students, allowing us to offer an unmatched level of personalized training. Alumni are performing on Broadway, in national tours, at regional theaters, and in Europe and Asia, demonstrating that this is one of America’s premiere programs.
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The School of Dance is considered one of the leading programs in the nation for training in ballet and modern dance technique. The school boasts two performing companies, both committed to performing works from the national repertoire by choreographers such as Ailey, Balanchine, Battles, de Mille and Arpino. Opera, musical theatre, and student choreography productions offer additional performance outlets.
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An institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music since 1931, The OU School of Music is the only comprehensive music program in Oklahoma. We have over 60 full-time faculty members, whose presence is augmented by an outstanding music facility that includes four state-of-the-art performance halls and a comprehensive Fine Arts Library. The school has nearly 300 concerts, recitals, and scholarly presentations a year.
Megan Austin
Vocal Music Education,
Class of 2026
From Jenks, Oklahoma
The OU College of Fine Arts has opened countless doors for me in my undergraduate career. The community within the School of Music was priceless and being surrounded by the School of Dance, Musical Theatre, Drama, and Visual Art created many interdisciplinary experiences. I can confidently say that I am graduating as a well-rounded artistic leader, and am forever grateful for the College of Fine Arts and the mentorship it provided."
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