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TEXAS
ALL-STATE
CHOIR
26-27
ALL-STATE AUDITION PROCESS
WHAT IS THE ALL-STATE PROCESS?
The Texas All-State process is one of the most competitive events in the state and is the highest honor a singer can achieve while studying music in high school. Students must learn advanced-level music and then sing cuts of it in a blind audition against other students in our region, and in our area in the final rounds.
WHEN DO I LEARN THE MUSIC?
Most of the music is not taught in class. Occasionally, a choir may sing one of the pieces if appropriate, however, music is taught in sectionals outside of school. The best way to learn the music, is to sign up for private voice lessons and get one-on-one instruction with a private teacher. Please see the "Voice Lessons" page for a list of recommended teachers.
WHERE ARE THE AUDITIONS? WHAT MUSIC DO I LEARN FOR EACH ROUND?
The sub-sets of this page explain what each round is, where it is located, how to advance, and what music to learn. Please let one of the directors know if you have any questions.
IS THERE AN ERROR IN MY MUSIC? WHERE DO I BREATHE?
Some conductors have specified specific markings they wish for singers to have in their music. They also find errors in either the score, or in the practice recordings. Please always refer to the TMEA website to get the most up-to-date information regarding errata.
DISTRICT AUDITIONS
WHERE ARE DISTRICT AUDITIONS?
District auditions will be on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
WHERE ARE DISTRICT AUDITIONS?
This year, District Auditions will take place at Summer Creek High School.
WHAT MUSIC DO I NEED TO KNOW?
Audition Music TBA
REGION AUDITIONS
WHAT IS THE REGION AUDITION ROUND?
The Region Audition round determines what singers will place into the Region Mixed Choir. Based on their rank, singers will be placed into either the Region Treble Choir, Region Tenor-Bass Choir, or Region Mixed Choir. If a student chooses NOT to audition at this round, s/he will automatically be placed into either the Region Treble or Region Tenor-Bass Choir. Please note that only students who place into the Region Mixed Choir will advance to the next round.
WHEN ARE REGION AUDITIONS?
Region Auditions will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026.
WHERE ARE REGION AUDITIONS?
This year, Region Auditions will take place at Atascocita High School in the evening.
WHAT MUSIC DO I NEED TO KNOW FOR THE REGION ROUND?
Audition Music TBA
PRE-AREA AUDITIONS
WHAT IS THE PRE-AREA AUDITION?
The Pre-Area audition is the final round within Region 33 (Humble ISD, Spring ISD, Galena Park ISD, New Caney ISD, Sheldon ISD, Aldine ISD, & Crosby ISD) before moving to the Area round (an Area is made of several regions). Only the top 5 singers in each room advance to the Area round.
WHEN IS THE PRE-AREA AUDITION?
The Pre-Area audition will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2026.
WHERE IS THE PRE-AREA AUDITION?
The Pre-Area audition will be held at North Shore Senior HS.
WHAT MUSIC DO I NEED TO PREPARE?
Audition Music TBA
AREA AUDITIONS
WHAT IS THE AREA AUDITION?
The Area audition is the final round of the Texas All-State process. Students who advance from this round will be placed in one of the Texas All-State Choirs to perform at the Texas Music Educator's Association's annual conference in San Antonio, TX in mid-February.
WHEN IS THE AREA AUDITION?
The Area audition will take place on Saturday, January 9, 2027.
WHERE WILL THE AREA AUDITION TAKE PLACE?
The Area audition will take place at The Woodlands High School.
WHAT MUSIC DO I NEED TO PREPARE?
Hiob (Job Cantata) Movement 3
Voicing: SATB
Composer: Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel
Publisher: Furore
Product ID: Fue 5261
Audition Levels: Designated for Area Audition use. May be used for auditions prior to Area.
Selection Voice Ranges
Soprano 1: F4-A5 Soprano 2: F4-A5 Alto 1: C4-E5 Alto 2: C4-E5 Tenor 1: F3-A4 Tenor 2: F3-A4 Bass 1: G2-C4 Bass 2: G2-C4
Reference Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PTn-9sVZXw&list=PLPdRfm9C_79KO7q1bKZlf_wJTvQ97qB1w&index=1
Resources:
Cedit, Hyems
Voicing: SATB
Composer: Abbie Betinis
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Product ID: HL 50486492
Audition Levels: Designated for Area Audition use. May be used for auditions prior to Area.
Selection Voice Ranges
Soprano 1: D4-A5 Soprano 2: D4-A5 Alto 1: B3-F#5 Alto 2: B3-F#5 Tenor 1: E3-A4 Tenor 2: E3-A4 Bass 1: A2-E4 Bass 2: A2-E4
Reference Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjLKLvzwrMc&list=PLPdRfm9C_79KO7q1bKZlf_wJTvQ97qB1w&index=2
Resources:
Moon Goddess
Voicing: SSA
Composer: Jocelyn Hagen
Publisher: Graphite Publishing
Product ID: JHC020
Audition Levels: Designated for Area Audition use. May be used for auditions prior to Area.
Selection Voice Ranges
Soprano 1: B3-B5 Soprano 2: B3-G5 Alto 1: F3-G5 Alto 2: F3-G5
Reference Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySM-efWoXpE&list=PLPdRfm9C_79KO7q1bKZlf_wJTvQ97qB1w&index=5
Resources:
Night, Veiled Night
Voicing: TTBB double choir
Composer: Anthony Maglione
Publisher: Walton Music
Product ID: GIP02765
Audition Levels: Designated for Area Audition use. May be used for auditions prior to Area.
Selection Voice Ranges
Tenor 1: Bflat2-Bflat4 Tenor 2: Eflat3-E4 Bass 1: Bflat2-B3 Bass 2: Eflat2-Bflat3
Reference Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0P9Bg2Y6yc&list=RDw0P9Bg2Y6yc&start_radio=1
Resources:
SIGHT READING RESOURCES
Sight reading is an essential part of singing and assists in learning music faster. Therefore, at the Pre-Area and Area rounds of the All-State process, part of the total score is a sight reading portion. To help you prepare, here are a few useful tools to practice and prepare for this:
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