Chorus
*** New Requirements This Year!!! ***

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AUDITION MUSIC
(Link will be provided in December)
Please read ALL audition instructions below.

The Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute Chorus is a 45-member chamber choir led by internationally recognized conductors and assisted by expert vocal teachers/coaches. The daily schedule includes full choir rehearsals as well as individual and sectional coaching. Students may also participate in supplemental study and ensemble work. Repertoire consists of a wide variety of standard and contemporary choral literature. The choir performs two concerts during the Institute.

Application Requirements:

1) As soon as possible, call the Oklahoma Arts Institute office at (405) 321-9000 to schedule attendance at one of the auditions. Audition spaces fill quickly, and video tapes are not accepted as a substitute for live auditions. Click here for audition dates and locations.

2) Download and submit a complete application.

Audition Requirements:
• Please arrive early to check in and warm up. Auditions are blind and will be taped for adjudication at a later date. All elements of the audition are required.
• Sing short musical examples as played by the facilitator to determine tonal memory.
• Perform a short sight-reading exercise.
• Sing the “Star Spangled Banner” a cappella AS WRITTEN on the sheet music provided here. (Please click the link at the top of page.) You MUST sing the music in the designated tempo and key with the proper note values. Singers who do not sing the music as written will be disqualified. The music and words do NOT have to be memorized, and the beginning pitch will be provided. If you have any questions, please call (405) 321-9000.

Singers must use one of the following keys:
o Soprano: D-flat, beginning pitch A-flat
o Alto: A-flat, beginning pitch E-flat
o Tenor: B-flat, beginning pitch F
o Bass: G, beginning pitch D

Judging Criteria: