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2025 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

The Music of Stillness by Elaine Hagenberg, mm. 28-52

3. Unaccompanied Solo Piece

America the Beautiful OR O Danny Boy

Application Deadline: Monday, February 17, 2025 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.

 

OAI 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 as part of the OAI Quartz Preview Days!

Fall 2024 Preview Days are listed below. 

Please note: All OAI Quartz Preview Day dates and locations are subject to change.

ALTUS

Friday, January 10, 2025 | 12:30 - 4:30pm
ALTUS HIGH SCHOOL
400 N Park Ave
Instructor: Ben Kambs, Oklahoma State University

MOORE

Friday, December 13, 2024 | 8:30am - 12:30pm
MOORE HIGH SCHOOL
300 N Eastern Ave
Instructor: Ben Kambs, Oklahoma State University

TAHLEQUAH

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | 12:30pm - 4:30pm
TAHLEQUAH HIGH SCHOOL
591 Pendleton St.
Instructor: Ben Kambs, Oklahoma State University

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