OYSing! is a non-profit coed choral program for youth in 3rd through 11th grade. There are three choirs within the program.
Da Capo, directed by Lynn Herbel, is a training choir for youth in grades three and up with unchanged voices. Skills focus on developing a beautiful unison sound and beginning part singing. Con Brio, directed by Kendell Lowry, is open by placement hearing and is for youth in grades five through eight with unchanged voices. Skills focus on more advanced part singing and further development of vocal
05/13/2026
Huge congratulations to Betsy Bergthold! We are excited to announce that an OYSing! vocalist was selected as a cast member for Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma’s production of "Annie," running June 16th through June 21st! We are so proud of Betsy and can’t wait to watch her light up the stage!
05/08/2026
Adding a little bit of choreography can bring a song to life, creating a stage presence that tells a story for the audience!
When youth participate in choral performances together, they gain confidence and build skills, while experiencing the joy of creating something meaningful together!
Please visit www.oysing.org to learn more about our mission or to make a donation.
04/30/2026
Warming up together in the green room before our concerts does more than just prepare our voices, it sets the tone for the entire performance. This dedicated time allows singers to gently ease into their vocal range and ensure they are ready to step on stage. It creates a moment of focus and connection, helping them center themselves and feel confident before the performance.
04/29/2026
Scholarship winners were announced and honored at our Spring Concert. We are so grateful to The Frederick, Kidd, Glover and Cox families for their generosity. Because of your kindness, young voices are lifted in song.
Your support has opened doors, built confidence, and created a space where each child can discover not only their musical gifts, but also their sense of belonging.
04/28/2026
Oklahoma Youth Sing! (OYSing!) is now scheduling placement hearings for the 2026–2027 season. OYSing! is a community-based choral program for students in grades 3–12 and includes three ensembles: Da Capo (grades 3–6), Con Brio (grades 5–8), and Cantare (grades 9–12).
Placement hearings are friendly and low-pressure and will be held on Monday evenings beginning April 20 through early May, with additional dates available in August. Rehearsals are held Monday evenings from 5:45–7:30 p.m. at Norman North High School from September through April.
Founded in 1992 as Norman Children’s Chorus, OYSing! has provided more than 30 years of quality choral experiences for young singers in the Norman area.
To schedule a placement hearing or learn more, visit www.oysing.org and click “Join Now.” Financial aid is available.
On April 11, 2025, OYSing! premiered “Song Go On,” a newly commissioned piece by David L. Brunner, written in honor of Sandy Knudson, who has shaped generations of young musicians throughout her career of more than three decades!
04/14/2026
Last weekend's spring concert was dedicated to Sandy Knudson’s incredible commitment to the Norman Children’s Chorus and OYSing! We were honored to share the world premiere of a newly commissioned work by composer David L. Brunner, “Song Go On,” and to celebrate Sandy with kind words delivered by those who were deeply impacted by her commitment and kindness throughout her career.
It was a moving and unforgettable event, and we are so grateful to our performers, supporters, and community for making it possible.
This commission is our way of saying thank you, not just from our organization, but from every singer, family, and community member whose life she has touched. Your gift can directly help fund the commission:
https://donorbox.org/help-premiere-song-go-on-in-honor-of-sandy-knudson
“Only the best is good enough for children.”
Sandy Knudson quoted composer Zoltán Kodály after receiving a standing ovation following the OYSing! Spring concert, We Are the Music Makers.
We were honored to share the world premiere of a newly commissioned work by composer David L. Brunner, “Song Go On,” and to celebrate Sandy’s incredible commitment to the Norman Children’s Chorus and OYSing! over the years.
It was a meaningful and memorable event, and we are so grateful to our performers, supporters, and community for making it possible.
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday for such a special afternoon!
04/10/2026
On Saturday, April 11th at 2pm, OYSing! will premiere Song Go On, a newly commissioned work by internationally respected composer David L. Brunner, written in honor of Sandy Knudson, as part of our "We are the Music Makers" Spring program.
Come hear us sing at First Baptist Church in Norman. Our Spring program is free, family-friendly, suitable for all ages, and open to the public.
We look forward to sharing this premiere and making music together. See you there!
04/07/2026
Come hear us sing! Our free public Spring concert will be this Saturday at 2pm at First Baptist Church in Norman. See you there!
04/03/2026
There is still time to help us bring "Song Go On" to the stage in honor of Sandy Knudson!
On April 11, 2025, Oklahoma Youth Sing! will unveil the world premiere of this newly commissioned composition by David L. Brunner.
For three decades Sandy has influenced generations through her dedication to Norman Children's Chorus and OYSing. This commission is our expression of gratitude to our organization and to the singers, families, and communities she has impacted.
Your gift directly funds the commission:
https://donorbox.org/help-premiere-song-go-on-in-honor-of-sandy-knudson