Thank you for your interest in our choral program. Auditions are open to all University of Oklahoma students, regardless of major. The information below explains how to register, what to prepare, and what to expect during the audition process.
Complete the form linked below to register. If you are unable to attend the scheduled audition dates, please complete the registration form anyway so we can arrange an alternate audition time if possible.
The audition will consist of two components: 1) performing a prepared solo and 2) sight-reading.
Prepare one selection that best demonstrates your voice. Appropriate choices include:
If you do not have a prepared selection, you will be asked to sing a familiar song or hymn, such as "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" or "Amazing Grace."
Please note:
Following your solo, you will complete a sight-reading assessment.
During this portion:
Sight-reading is one of several factors considered in choir placement. Your performance helps the faculty determine the ensemble that is the best fit for you, but it does not determine whether you will be accepted into a choral ensemble.
All singers seeking placement in one of our ensembles for the academic year must participate in Fall placement auditions. Students accepted into an ensemble in the Fall semester remain in that ensemble for the Spring semester and do not re-audition unless requested by the faculty. Spring placement auditions are offered for students who are new to the university or seeking to join the choral program midyear.
No. Our choral ensembles are open to students from every college and major at the University of Oklahoma. We encourage all students who enjoy singing to audition.
Yes. Membership in all choral ensembles requires enrollment in the corresponding choir course. After choir placement auditions are completed, accepted students will receive instructions on which choir course to enroll in.
Contact the choral department at sing@ou.edu with any questions.
