Tulsa Opera Signature Chorale

About the Tulsa Opera Signature Chorale

The Tulsa Opera Signature Chorale is a fellowship of community musicians who come together to sing everything from classical masterworks to Broadway and the Beatles. Developed as a partnership between Tulsa Opera and the Signature Symphony at TCC, and under the direction of Tulsa Opera Artistic Director Aaron Beck, the Chorale welcomes singers of all styles and skill levels. Auditions are held annually in August. Please contact Chorale Manager Tavia Armstrong at taviafullerarmstrong@gmail.com

Tulsa Opera Signature Chorale rehearse regularly on Tuesdays from 7 to 9pm with additional rehearsals during the week of performances. The first rehearsal will be September 9.

SING WITH US!

Auditions for the 2025-26 Season will be held on Saturday, August 23 at the Laven Sowell Opera Center (1610 S Boulder Ave, Tulsa, OK 74119).

Singers of all voice types and skill levels are welcome to audition for the Tulsa Opera Signature Chorale. In particular, we are seeking tenors and basses with choral backgrounds. Reading music is a plus, but not a necessity. We do prefer that you have previous choral experience. A great attitude and willingness to learn are musts!

Sign up for an audition here.

Audition Requirements:
Please arrive 10 minutes before your audition time to fill out paperwork. We will not have a dedicated warmup space. Please arrive warm and ready to sing.

• Please prepare one (1) selection in the classical or musical theatre style, which may be in any language, including English. An additional selection in another style may be offered, but may not be requested. No selection should exceed 3 minutes.
• Bring sheet music double-sided, three-hole-punched appropriately marked. A pianist will be provided. No recorded accompaniment or a cappella auditions will be accepted.

If you have any questions about auditioning, please contact Artistic Coordinator Sam Briggs at sbriggs@tulsaopera.com.

2025-2026 Tulsa Opera Signature Chorale Season

The Sound of Music – November 15, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
The Austrian Alps come to the rolling hills of Tulsa when the most beloved musical of all time do-re-mis its way onto the Tulsa Opera stage. Based on the true story of the singing von Trapp family and their courageous escape from the Nazis during World War II, The Sound of Music contains wall-to-wall hits such as “Edelweiss,” “My Favorite Things,” “Climb Every Mountain”, and of course, the title tune. Our semi-staged and costumed concert features the Tulsa Opera Signature Chorale and Tulsa Opera Orchestra alongside award-winning Broadway star Jenn Gambatese (Tarzan, Wicked, Hairspray) as the irrepressible Maria; Tulsa’s favorite leading man Sam Briggs as the rugged-yet-refined Captain von Trapp; and international opera legend Leona Mitchell as the Mother Abbess.

Christmas in Tulsa with Signature Symphony at TCC – December 12 & 13, 2025
Celebrate the holiday season during the annual Tulsa Christmas celebration. On December 12th and 13th, join the Tulsa Opera Signature Chorale for a festive evening of musical merrymaking alongside the Signature Symphony. Bring the whole family and join us in a joyous holiday sing-a-long!

Sing Me a Waltz: Celebrating Johann Strauss II at 200 – May 16, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Tulsa Opera invites you to celebrate the 200th birthday of Johann Strauss II with a joyful evening of music that shimmers, dances, and sings. Sing Me a Waltz features choral selections from Strauss’s beloved operettas, timeless waltzes, and works by his contemporaries and admirers—all performed with piano and voices in rich harmony. From graceful melodies to buoyant rhythms, this all-choral program brings the elegance and charm of Vienna’s golden age to life with fresh energy and a festive spirit.