Oklahoma Choral Directors Association (OkCDA) organizes and administers the following All-State organizations: Junior High Mixed Chorus, Junior High Treble Chorus, High School Show Choir, and Vocal Jazz Ensemble.

The Oklahoma Music Educators Association (OkMEA) Choral Division organizes and administers the High School Treble Chorus, High School Mixed Chorus, and the Intercollegiate Choir. The Elementary Division organizes and administers the Children’s All-State Chorus.

OkCDA Festivals and activities are sanctioned by the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association (OSSAA) and bound by their regulations for school, student, and sponsor eligibility.

By asking the OSSAA to sanction events, we are verifying we will adhere to all OSSAA rules and regulations, including students being academically eligible to represent their school, that their age is within the limits of our rules, and that no home-schooled students are allowed to participate. Only students who have been entered by their OSSAA member schools are allowed to participate (no private studios allowed). Also, due to our insurance requirements, a school representative must travel to and from the location with the students.

The following information will help you understand the audition process for your All-State organization(s). Please read each section carefully as well as the website information and the OkCDA Rules and Regulations.
Membership
Verify that your ACDA/OkCDA membership is current. You cannot enter students for auditions without being a member of the organization.
Rules and Regulations

Read the OkCDA Rules and Regulations

OkCDA Rules and Regulations

Website
Read the information on the website for your organization(s). Check the website often because information is frequently updated throughout the audition process.
Application Deadlines
Double check the application deadlines for your group and read forms carefully. Deadlines are strictly enforced. Most groups have three levels of fees – first deadline, second deadline, and emergency. The fee rate is much higher for each student after the first deadline passes.
Entry Forms
Complete your entry forms and fees before the deadline day. All fees are mailed, and receipt of these of these fees must coincide with your audition entry form. Be sure to follow the directions for your particular ensemble. Any material mailed via USPS should be certified with a return receipt card. Do this mailing yourself – do not allow anyone else to do it. There are no exceptions for mistakes caused by school secretaries, teacher aides, or students.
Future Festival Dates

Future January Festival Dates

January 7-9, 2027
January 6-8, 2028
January 11-13, 2029
January 10-12, 2030

 

Materials

Find the list of materials that will be used for your auditions. All are located on the OkCDA and OkMEA websites. Some groups will require the purchase of music.

Preparation

Prepare your students for the audition, beginning NOW. The auditions are extremely competitive. Each group includes selected students from the smallest schools to the largest. There are digital download rehearsal tracks available to help prepare your students. Read sample audition judging forms, and go to the preparation sessions at conventions.

Mock Auditions
Prepare your students for audition through mock auditions at school. Be sure they know what to expect. Share the sample judging form with them before they complete a mock audition and show them how they would score if you were the judge.
Audition Day

Audition times must be observed; the student will not be allowed to audition earlier than their scheduled audition time. If a student misses their audition time, they will be allowed to audition provided they arrive at the audition site prior to the closing of registration.

Audition Results
Be aware of the method your organization uses to inform students who are advanced to the second level of audition and/or who make the group. Check your organization website information for second round audition information.