2026 Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute

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2026 Chorus

The Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute Chorus is a 48-member choir led by internationally recognized conductors and assisted by expert vocal teachers/coaches. The daily schedule includes full chorus 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 chorus performs two concerts during the Institute.

Requirements for Applicants

To apply for the chorus program, applicants will upload a video audition consisting of the three components listed below. All music and audio files will be available in Dropbox (link available below).

1. Scale

2. Choral Selection

Come to the Woods by Jake Runestad, mm. 1-21

3. Unaccompanied Solo Piece

America the Beautiful OR Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes OR O Danny Boy

Application Deadline: Monday, February 9, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Download Complete Chorus Applicant Guide

Download Sheet Music and Audio Files

Funding for the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute chorus program is generously provided, in part, by the SBC Foundation Choral Music Endowment Fund.

 

Quartz Preview Days

Interested in auditioning for the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute but don’t know where to start? Each fall, OAI is offers free workshops at Quartz Preview Days!

ARDMORE

Thursday, December 18, 2025 | 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
JEROME WESTHEIMER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
921 Veterans Blvd.

BARTLESVILLE

Friday, December 12, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
BARTLESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
1700 Hillcrest Dr.

IDABEL

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | 12 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
IDABEL HIGH SCHOOL
901 E Lincoln Rd.

LAWTON

Thursday, January 8, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Lunch provided)
CAMERON UNIVERSITY
2800 W Gore Blvd

OKLAHOMA CITY

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
CLASSEN SAS HIGH SCHOOL AT NORTHEAST
3100 N Kelley Ave.

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New dates and locations coming soon!

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