Competitions
Concerto Competition
All Instruments
Each year, the School of Music hosts a concerto competition, with contestants from each department within the School of Music. Winners will have the opportunity to perform with with the OU Symphony Orchestra or OU Wind Symphony.
View the page linked below for more information, dates and deadlines, and application information.
Donna Turner Smith Competitions
Piano & Cello
Established in 1987, the Donna Turner Smith Memorial Endowment was created to foster artistic excellence among music students whose talent and commitment reflect the high standards of Donna Turner Smith.
The competition includes prizes not only for pianists, but also for cellists in memory of longtime University of Oklahoma cello professor, Marjory Cornelius.
View the page linked below for more information, dates and deadlines, and online application forms.
Young Artist Competition
Freshmen and Sophomores
The Young Artist Competition is a solo competition for freshmen and sophomore students at the OU School of Music. The top 7 competitors will perform in the Young Artist Honors Recital that takes place on a later date. This is a competition that encourages a variety of different areas in the School of Music to compete and perform. There are also cash prizes for the top 2 winners of the competition!
