ACM@UCO

Please follow the directions below to submit your supplemental audition materials for the Music Business program at ACM@UCO. 

1. Complete the informational form below.
2. Submit your supplemental materials by attaching your files at the bottom of the form below.

Your supplemental materials must contain the following:

Address the following prompts using your choice between a recorded video (3 minutes or less) or a written response (250 words or less):

1.  Describe your personal history with music and what it means to you.
      2.  Identify a current issue facing music consumers and explain your creative approach to solving it.
      3.  Why do you want to be a part of the Music Business Program at the ACM@UCO?

Direct any questions to get.info@acm.uco.edu

Deadline for Spring 2025: January 1, 2025

Deadline for Fall 2025: August 01, 2025
 

We will continue to accept auditions and admit students past the deadline and up to the start of the semester, but we cannot guarantee there will be seats available in all of your classes.

Please follow the directions below to submit your supplemental audition materials for the Music Production program at ACM@UCO. 

1. Complete the informational form below.
2. Submit your supplemental audition materials by attaching your files at the bottom of the form below.

Supplemental Audition Materials:

There are two options you may select from in order to complete this requirement. 

OPTION 1:

1. Three (3) tracks of work you produced. This work may be your own productions or collaborations with other artists.
2. Each track should be preceded by a short 30-second commentary of each recording (i.e. how you recorded it, what your influences are, what gear you used, etc).

OPTION 2:

If you have limited production experience and would prefer to start with ACM 2642 Beginning Production Techniques in lieu of the audition, please submit a statement describing your interest in production, your experience in production, and what you hope to learn at ACM.

Students are evaluated on the content of their submission, NOT the sound quality. 

Direct any questions to get.info@acm.uco.edu

Deadline for Spring 2025: January 1, 2025  

Deadline for Fall 2025: August 01, 2025

We will continue to accept auditions and admit students past the deadline and up to the start of the semester, but we cannot guarantee there will be seats available in all of your classes.

Please follow the directions below to submit your supplemental audition materials for the Vocal Performance program at ACM@UCO. 

1. Complete the informational form below.
2. Submit your supplemental audition materials by attaching your files at the bottom of the form below.

Your supplemental audition materials must contain the following:
 

This audition must be completed in video format.
 

Complete the steps listed below, recording section 1 through 4 with an audible metronome.

1. Perform a demo of a song that best represents your voice and style. A backing track or chord accompaniment will suffice.
2. Sing one song “a cappella.”
3. Match pitch. Play a note on any instrument then sing the note as “Ma." Repeat with 10 different notes. (Please sing after the reference note)
4. Sing 1 major scale, 1 minor scale, 1 major arpeggio, and 1 minor arpeggio. (1 octave in any key)
5. Record a short narrative explaining why you wish to attend ACM@UCO.

Students are evaluated on the content of their submission, NOT the sound quality. 

Direct any questions to get.info@acm.uco.edu

Deadline for Spring 2025: January 1, 2025  

Deadline for Fall 2025: August 01, 2025

We will continue to accept auditions and admit students past the deadline and up to the start of the semester, but we cannot guarantee there will be seats available in all of your classes.

Please follow the directions below to submit your supplemental audition materials for the Guitar Performance program at ACM@UCO. 

1. Complete the informational form below.
2. Submit your supplemental audition materials by attaching your files at the bottom of the form below.

Your supplemental audition materials must contain the following:
 

This audition must be completed in video format.
 

Complete the steps listed below, recording section 1 through 4 with an audible metronome.

1. Play 1 major scale, 1 minor scale, and 1 pentatonic scale at any tempo with consistent timing. (2 octaves in any key)
2. Play 1 major arpeggio and 1 minor arpeggio at any tempo with consistent timing. (1 or 2 octaves in any key)
3. Play 1 minute of rhythm in any style or tempo. (Rock, Funk, Reggae, Pop, etc)
4. Submit 2 performances that best represent your style and abilities. Solo or with other musicians. You may submit previously recorded material that features your playing.
5. Record a short narrative explaining why you wish to attend ACM@UCO.

Students are evaluated on the content of their submission, NOT the sound quality. 

Direct any questions to get.info@acm.uco.edu

Deadline for Spring 2025: January 1, 2025  

Deadline for Fall 2025: August 01, 2025

We will continue to accept auditions and admit students past the deadline and up to the start of the semester, but we cannot guarantee there will be seats available in all of your classes.

Please follow the directions below to submit your supplemental audition materials for the Bass Performance program at ACM@UCO. 

1. Complete the informational form below.
2. Submit your supplemental audition materials by attaching your files at the bottom of the form below.
    

Your supplemental audition materials must contain the following :

This audition must be completed in video format. 

Complete the steps listed below, recording section 1 through 4 with an audible metronome. 

1. Play 1 major scale, 1 minor scale, and 1 pentatonic scale at any tempo with consistent timing. (2 octaves in any key)
2. Play 1 major arpeggio and 1 minor arpeggio at any tempo with consistent timing. (1 or 2 octaves in any key)
3. Play 1 minute in any style and tempo. (Rock, Funk, Reggae, Pop, etc)
4. Submit 2 performances that best represent your style and abilities. Solo or with other musicians. You may submit previously recorded material that features your playing.
5. Record a short narrative explaining why you wish to attend ACM@UCO.

Students are evaluated on the content of their submission, NOT the sound quality. 

Direct any questions to get.info@acm.uco.edu

Deadline for Spring 2025: January 1, 2025  

Deadline for Fall 2025: August 01, 2025

We will continue to accept auditions and admit students past the deadline and up to the start of the semester, but we cannot guarantee there will be seats available in all of your classes

Please follow the directions below to submit your supplemental audition materials for the Drum Performance program at ACM@UCO. 

1. Complete the informational form below.
2. Submit your supplemental audition materials by attaching your files at the bottom of the form below.
    

Your supplemental audition materials must contain the following:
 

This audition must be completed in video format.
 

Complete the steps listed below, recording section 1 through 3 with an audible metronome.

1. Perform the following rudiments: Single Strokes, Double Strokes, Paradiddles, and Alternating Flams. Optional Rudiments (in addition to those above): Double Paradiddle, Flamadiddle, 7-Stroke Roll, 9-Stroke Roll, Flam Tap, or Flam Accent.
2. Perform each of the following styles as a one-minute groove in 4/4 time with fills every 8 bars: Rock, Funk, and Shuffle.
3. Submit 2 performances that best represent your style and abilities. Solo or with other musicians. You may submit previously recorded material that features your playing.
4. Record a short narrative explaining why you wish to attend ACM@UCO.
    

Students are evaluated on the content of their submission, NOT the sound quality. 

Direct any questions to get.info@acm.uco.edu

Deadline for Spring 2025: January 1, 2025  

Deadline for Fall 2025: August 01, 2025

We will continue to accept auditions and admit students past the deadline and up to the start of the semester, but we cannot guarantee there will be seats available in all of your classes.

Please follow the directions below to submit your supplemental audition materials for the Keyboard Performance program at ACM@UCO. 

1. Complete the informational form below.
2. Submit your supplemental audition materials by attaching your files at the bottom of the form below.
    

Your supplemental audition materials must contain the following:
 

This audition must be completed in video format. 

Complete the five steps listed below, recording section 1 through 4 with an audible metronome.

1. Play 1 major scale, 1 minor scale, and 1 pentatonic scale at any tempo with consistent timing. (3 octaves both hands in any key)
2. Play 1 major arpeggio and 1 minor arpeggio at any tempo with consistent timing. (2 octaves both hands in any key)
3. Play 1 minute in any style or tempo. (Rock, Funk, Reggae, Pop, etc)
4. Submit 2 performances that best represent your style and abilities. Solo or with other musicians. You may submit previously recorded material that features your playing.
5. Record a short narrative explaining why you wish to attend ACM@UCO.

Students are evaluated on the content of their submission, NOT the sound quality. 

Direct any questions to get.info@acm.uco.edu

Deadline for Spring 2025: January 1, 2025  

Deadline for Fall 2025: August 01, 2025

We will continue to accept auditions and admit students past the deadline and up to the start of the semester, but we cannot guarantee there will be seats available in all of your classes.

Please follow the directions below to submit your supplemental audition materials for the Songwriting program at ACM@UCO. 

1. Complete the informational form below.
2. Submit your supplemental audition materials by attaching your files at the bottom of the form below.

Your supplemental audition materials must contain the following:
 

• Three (3) songs that you have written. Recordings can be submitted in audio format (.mp3 or .wav) or performed live and submitted in video format (.mp4 or .mov). 
• A short recorded commentary describing the inspiration and writing process of each composition.
• A short recorded narrative explaining why you wish to attend ACM@UCO.

Students are evaluated on the content of their submission, NOT the sound quality. 

Direct any questions to get.info@acm.uco.edu

Deadline for Spring 2025: January 1, 2025  

Deadline for Fall 2025: August 01, 2025

We will continue to accept auditions and admit students past the deadline and up to the start of the semester, but we cannot guarantee there will be seats available in all of your classes.