Collinsville Choirs are committed to excellence as we strive to educate each individual student in the areas of music literacy and work ethic through team effort.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHOIR STUDENTS

Circle the State With Song (6th grade only)

Circle the State is an opportunity for exceptional music students to work with guest choral clinicians on challenging music with other students from across the region. 

Young Men’s Vocal Workshop (Men only)

Since 2006, the OU School of Music has welcomed sixth through twelfth grade boys from across the state to the Norman campus for a one-day choral festival of inspiring and enriching music making. The Young Men’s Vocal Workshop, otherwise known as Real Men Sing, is led by OU choral faculty members and distinguished guest conductors. Each year, approximately 800 young men representing scores of high schools, junior high & middle schools, and elementary & intermediate schools. Participants in the Young Men’s Vocal Workshop not only rehearse and perform together, but also they enjoy performances by the OU Men’s Glee Club, OU faculty soloists, and current OU voice students.

District Honor Choir (7th – 12th Grades)

Students may audition for regional District Honor Choir.  An audition fee will be paid by the student.  Two audition pieces and an audition CD must be purchased by the student.  It will be the responsibility of the student to prepare for this audition but instruction will be given by the directors at school.  If chosen for the choir, students will attend a clinic concluding with a concert opent to the public.  Students will be responsible for their expenses. 

All-State OCDA Junior High Mixed and Treble Choirs (7th-9th Grades)

Students may audition for the All-State OCDA Junior High Choir.  An audition fee will be paid by the student.  Three audition pieces and an audition CD must be purchased by the student (the District Honor Choir pieces and CD are included in this number).  It will be the responsibility of the student to prepare for this audition but instruction will be given by the directors at school.  All students must compete in the first round of auditions.  If the student scores in the top 30 in their section, they will advance to the second round of auditions. Two choirs will be chosen for the clinic.  If chosen for the choir, students will attend a clinic concluding in a concert open to the public.  Students will stay two nights in a hotel in OKC and will be responsible for expenses. 

All-State OCDA High School Jazz Choir (10-12th Grades)

Students may audition for the All-State OCDA Jazz Choir.  This audition is the most competitive of the all-state auditions as they only accept 2 students per voice part.  The audition will consist of two elements:

1) A performance of a prepared piece and 2) a 30-second vocal improvisation over a standard jazz form and chord progression. The first element will take place at each singer’s scheduled audition time, with the second following immediately afterward in a different room with different judges.  If chosen for the choir, students will attend a clinic concluding in a concert open to the public.  Students will stay two nights in a hotel in OKC and will be responsible for expenses. 

All-State OMEA Mixed and Women’s Choirs (10th – 12th Grades)

Students may audition for the All-State OMEA chorus.  An audition fee will be paid by the student.  Four audition pieces and an audition CD must be purchased by the student (the District Honor Choir pieces and CD are included in this number).  It will be the responsibility of the student to prepare for this audition, but instruction will be given by the directors at school.  Students must compete in a first round audition.  If the student scores in the top 30 in his/her section, he/she will advance to the second round of auditions, two weeks later.  The top 25 scores from each voice part will be chosen for the Mixed Choir.  Because of the large number of female entries for the All-State OMEA Choir, a second choir for women is available.  The next 30 scores in each of the female voice parts from the All-State OMEA auditions will be selected to the All-State OMEA Women’s Choir.  If chosen for one of the choirs, students will attend a clinic concluding in a concert.  Concert tickets may be purchased by the public.  Students will stay three nights and will be responsible for expenses. 

OSSAA Solo/Ensemble Contest (7th – 12th Grades)

Students may sing a solo at this festival.  A $10 entry fee will be paid by the student.  The school will provide all music necessary.  Solos will be learned at home and rehearsed at school.  Solos must be memorized.  Solos receiving a superior rating will be awarded a medal and compete at the state level. 

Quartz Mountain  (9th -12th Grades)

The Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute (OSAI) is an intensive 2-week residential school that provides professional training to artistically advanced OKLAHOMA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, including graduating seniors, in the visual, literary, and performing arts. They offer training in the disciplines of acting, chorus, creative writing, dance, drawing and painting, film and video, orchestra, and photography. OSAI faculty artists include winners of the Pulitzer Prize and the Academy, Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Awards. You’ll join over 250 students from across the state as you study your chosen field and attend or participate in performances, gallery openings, film screenings, poetry readings, and more. Optional activities include nature hikes, karaoke night, a talent show, and a dance. You’ll make lifelong friends and study with amazing teachers for a summer experience you’ll never forget. 

Auditions are usually in the spring and are held at Owasso High School.  Click here for more information!