The University of Oklahoma Bands offer a variety performing experiences for students regardless of whether you are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate music degree or choose to participate as a non-music major in the cultural life of the University. Musical collaboration and artistic growth are life-changing opportunities to take full advantage of during your University experience.
The Wind Symphony, Symphony Band, Campus Bands, and Jazz Ensembles perform in the acoustically rich Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall in Catlett Music Center, while the entire Pride of Oklahoma performs in the exciting venues of the Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium (85,000 fans) for home football games, selected conference and non-conference away games as well as memorable post-season bowl games.
We hope you will explore the many opportunities provided by the University of Oklahoma Bands.
Audition information and registration is available for the 2026 Pride of Oklahoma.
The 2026 Conducting and Teaching Workshop takes place June 3-5, 2026. Participants must apply by February 17. Observers may register through May 18.
To become a member of an OU Bands ensemble, you should first apply to the University of Oklahoma. If you are planning on majoring or minoring in Music, you must also apply to the School of Music. You can see a list of music majors and minors on the Undergraduate Degrees page.
Non-majors can participate in ensembles as well. Auditions for concert ensembles and jazz ensembles are required for both music majors and non-majors. Ensemble auditions are held separately from the School of Music audition described above. Please go to our auditions page to find more detailed information about ensemble auditions.
See the Graduate Degrees and Admissions page for more information about degree programs and application procedure.
The University of Oklahoma School of Music, Department of Bands offers .50 Graduate Teaching Assistantships beginning the fall of each year for students pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts or Master of Music degree in conducting. Graduate students are integrated into all aspects of the University Band program to create opportunities for professional and personal development. Conducting students work in a team environment with the band faculty, staff, student workers and other graduate students.
Graduate conducting students have opportunities to:
The University of Oklahoma School of Music is a fully accredited institutional member of NASM with over 60 faculty members, approximately 300 undergraduate students, and 150 graduate students. The School of Music provides a wide range of opportunities for musical and intellectual growth with degrees offered at the Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral levels. The School of Music is a part of the College of Fine Arts, one of 19 colleges within the University. The University of Oklahoma is a major national research university with a commitment to high-quality undergraduate and graduate education. The Norman campus has 25,000 students and over 1,200 full-time faculty members. Norman, a community of 110,000, is located twenty minutes south of Oklahoma City, a metropolitan area with a population exceeding 1,000,000.
