Audition Procedures and Information: 

1. Auditions take place each August. To schedule an audition time, please call the Canterbury Choral Society office at 405. 232. SING.
    
2. Each person will sing a piece of their own choosing.  This can be a folk tune, hymn, art song or aria.  If you prepare a hymn for the audition, please be prepared to sing the melody as well as one of the other parts (alto, tenor or bass) in order to demonstrate your ability to hold your own part against another.
    
3. A professional accompanist is provided.
    
4. Each person will be asked to do simple vocalizing and sight-reading.
    
5. People sitting in on the auditions include the Artistic Director and eight section leaders from Canterbury.  Their presence is not meant to intimidate but to give the singer an opportunity to meet other members of the ensemble. 

Other Information: 

1. All singers pay $75 annual dues to CCS. 
   
2. Singers must have a black folder for all concerts. 
   
3. Men must purchase a black tuxedo, white tux shirt (straight collar with tabs) and standard black bow tie and cummerbund.  (Single-breasted tuxes are preferred.)  Also, the men wear red bow ties for the Christmas concert.  
    
4. Women must purchase a standard performance outfit.  
    
5. Payment is usually received for the annual dues and the women’s concert attire immediately following a successful audition.  Currently, the concert dress costs $150.
    
6. Each singer receives a Canterbury Singer’s Handbook following the audition and a complete schedule of rehearsals and performances for the year.  (Please look at the concert season schedule posted on the website so you know of the major performances ahead of the audition.) 

General Information: 

1. Canterbury is a group of singers who strive to maintain the standards expected of the very best symphonic choruses in the country.  We strive to have a rewarding time in rehearsal while working hard on the music.  
    
2. New singers will be assigned a “buddy” to answer questions and help introduce them to Canterbury.  This person may be the section leader or someone designated by the section leader to simply help new members become part of Canterbury.
    
3. Members are expected to attend EVERY rehearsal and sing EVERY concert during the concert season.  We recognize that emergencies and illness do arise on occasion.  However, the Monday evening rehearsal and every Concert performance must have priority in the singer’s schedule.  If these expectations cannot be met, we suggest the singer not audition.  
    
4. The goal of Canterbury is to sing beautifully, make great music, and to continue to expand Canterbury’s repertoire and improve performance standards.
    
5. If these ideals are yours as a prospective member, we will welcome your audition for Canterbury.   You will find it a rewarding and musically stimulating experience. 

For additional questions, please contact the Artistic Director, Dr. Randi Von Ellefson at rvonellefson@okcu.edu