The final audition recording cannot be edited; all parts of the audition must be performed in a single take and the use of any audio effects or filters (e.g., reverb) is prohibited.
Although you will upload a video submission, OAI will extract the audio from that file before sending it to the judges. (I.e., the judges will only hear your audition; they will not see you.) Therefore, you are welcome to wear casual/comfortable attire in your audition video.
Once you are ready to submit your recorded audition, do not worry about your file name. The OSAI application portal will automatically rename the file for you.
Please note: If you do not have access to adequate technology for recording or uploading your audition, please contact oai@oaiquartz.org or 405.605.7500 for assistance.
The audition consists of two components, and the music does not have to be memorized. Both pieces must be performed as written on the sheet music provided here; vocal embellishments, inaccurate tempos, or otherwise not singing the music as written will result in significantly lower scores.
1. Sing your choice of ONE of the pieces listed below. You will sing unaccompanied (a cappella).
OPTION A: America the Beautiful
TEMPO: Quarter note = 75-90 b.p.m. (Set your metronome at a tempo between 75 and 90; each click represents one quarter note.)
> Download America the Beautiful – SOPRANO
> Download America the Beautiful – ALTO
> Download America the Beautiful – TENOR
> Download America the Beautiful – BASS
OPTION B: Greensleeves
TEMPO: Dotted quarter note = 40-60 b.p.m. (Set your metronome at a tempo between 40 and 60; each click represents one dotted quarter note.)
> Download Greensleeves – SOPRANO
> Download Greensleeves – ALTO
> Download Greensleeves – TENOR
> Download Greensleeves – BASS
OPTION C: O Danny Boy
TEMPO: Quarter note = 50-65 b.p.m. (Set your metronome at a tempo between 50 and 65; each click represents one quarter note.)
> Download O Danny Boy – SOPRANO
> Download O Danny Boy – ALTO
> Download O Danny Boy – TENOR
> Download O Danny Boy – BASS
2. In addition to your choice of one of the pieces listed above, you will be required to sing Già il sole dal Gange. You must sing along to the backing track provided by OAI. Pronunciation resources are widely available. A few are linked below.
> Download Gia il sole dal Gange Materials – Medium High Voice (SOPRANO & TENOR)
> Download Gia il sole dal Gange Materials – Medium Low Voice (ALTO & BASS)