Canterbury Voices is made up of many of the Oklahoma City Metro’s finest musicians, conducted by Artistic Director Dr. Julie Yu. We frequently perform with arts organizations like the OKC Philharmonic, the OKC Ballet, Lyric Theatre, and the OKC Jazz Orchestra.
*For those still in high school, you are eligible to audition for Canterbury Youth Voices Chorale and then audition for Canterbury Voices post-grad.
2025-2026 Season: Canterbury Voices presents 3 large chorus concerts per season at the Civic Center Music Hall. Rehearsals are Monday evenings from 7:00 – 9:15 PM on the campus of Oklahoma City University. Concerts include:
• Dies Irae: Songs of the Shadows • Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025 / 7:30 PM
• Handel’s Messiah • Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 / 7 PM
• Canterbury Voices on Broadway • Saturday, Mar. 21, 2026 / 7:30 PM
In addition, Canterbury will perform on the Oklahoma City Philharmonic’s season in two concert events:
• Mozart’s Rivals • Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 / 8:00 PM
• Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 • Saturday, May 2, 2026 / 8:00 PM
And in July, Canterbury joins with Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma in:
• Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street • July 28 – August 2, 2026
Auditions will be held August 8-9 and sign-up begins June 2nd.
The Canterbury Chamber Voices is a select, auditioned ensemble made up of vocalists from within Canterbury Voices. The Chamber Voices have performed in Canterbury Voices concerts, private events, holiday parties, and community concerts. The Chamber Voices present a concert each season in May. Auditions begin August 8-9 with call-backs occurring on Saturday, August 16. Sign-up begins June 2nd.
• Crescendo! • Thursday, May 14, 2026 / 6:30 PM
Canterbury Voices Audition Information:
• Each person will sing a piece of their own choosing. This can be a folk tune, hymn, art song, aria or classical musical theatre piece. If you prepare a hymn for the audition and you sing a part besides soprano, please be prepared to sing the melody as well as your own part (alto, tenor or bass).
• Auditions must be accompanied. A professional accompanist is provided. Please bring a copy of music for the accompanist. Time restraints may mean that you may not sing through your entire song. You may also be asked to do simple vocalizing to determine vocal range.
