Hey, we’re Stanford O-Tone!

Looking for a campus group that feels like home? Then, audition for O-Tone, Stanford’s all-gender East Asian Interest a cappella group! We primarily perform songs from all genres by East Asian, Asian American, and other Asian Diasporic artists. No language or singing experience is required!!

We welcome people from all cultures and backgrounds, and whether you’re a curious freshman or a grad student looking for a creative break, we’d love to hear your voice! As a student led organization, our members play integral roles in arranging all of our music and sharing it with as many communities as we can. This past year, we had the privilege of traveling to Beijing, Hong Kong, and Las Vegas, performing at festivals and other fun gigs along the way, and we’re looking forward to even more fun trips to come!

We also love to spend time together off the stage. Our rehearsals are fueled by way too many snacks, and when we're not singing you'll probably find us grabbing meals on/off campus, belting our hearts out at karaoke, or just hanging out for the fun of it!

If any of this piques your interest, come say hi to us at White Plaza during NSO or catch our performance at O-Show on Sept. 19th to learn more! We’re so excited to meet you 🥳

Audition Format

  • 1 minute solo (any song you like)

  • Scales, pitch matching, and rhythm exercises

  • No prior music or language experience needed!

Audition Location: A3C Conference Room (near Old Union fountain). If you need help finding us, text ‭(734) 558-4064‬!

Sign up for an Audition below!

Learn More About Us!

  • Nope! We’re open to all skill levels. Whether you’ve been singing for years or are just starting, we’d love to hear your voice!

  • We perform a wide range of songs across genres, primarily featuring music by East Asian and Asian American artists, as well as any songs in English that our members like. You’ll hear us sing everything from pop to traditional—NewJeans to Laufey, Teresa Teng to Bruno Mars!

  • Not at all! We welcome members from all backgrounds with an interest in East Asian music. While we sing in multiple languages, we teach all the pronunciations during rehearsals, so no prior experience with other languages is required!

  • Yes! Reading music is not a requirement. We’ll guide you through everything you need to know, and we learn a lot of our music by ear during rehearsals.

  • You’ll need to prepare a 1 minute solo of any song you like. Pick something that showcases your voice, and don’t stress about making it perfect. We’ll also walk you through some simple musical exercises during the audition.

  • We usually have two full-group rehearsals (2 hours each) and one sectional rehearsal (2 hours) every week, with additional practices as needed for performances!

  • We perform at a variety of events throughout the year, both on and off-campus! We have a Fall Show and a Spring Show every year, in addition to a Spring Trip every break (China, Hawaii, and Los Angeles are some of our most recent tours!). In the past, we’ve also performed around the Bay – Apple, Santana Row, Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival, and Taiwanese American Cultural Festival in San Francisco’s Union Square to name a few. There are always exciting performance opportunities :)

  • Not this year! 2 winters ago, we participated in the ICCA (International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella) for the first time. We’re excited to showcase our talent and see how we stack up against other collegiate a cappella groups!