Choir Notes - August 25

Hello McNeil Choir Families!

Week 2 is off to a great start!  We have some fun activities coming up.  Please make sure that your students are registered if they would like to participate in any of these events.

Longhorn Big Sing - Registration Deadline August 28 (or when seats are capped)

Join us for a day fun, laughter, and song at UT Austin!  Professors, UT students, and Texas area high schools will join together to make music.  This is an all day event, and due circumstances surrounding transportation logistics, we will be sharing a bus with Stony Point High School.  We are capping participation at 24 students. Sign up is first come, first serve.  There is a $40 cost per person for this event.  This will include an event t-shirt and a music packet.

Register at: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/longhorn-big-sing--2026

TMEA Region / All-State Choir Audition Registration - Due August 28

If your student is planning to audition for the Region and State choirs, their registration MUST be completed by August 28.  In addition, they will need to purchase the audition music.  Please see the links below:

• Music Packet Link: CLICK HERE

  • Sopranos & Altos purchase the Large School Treble Packet

  • Tenors & Basses purchase the Large School Tenor Bass Packet

• Audition Registration: CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION

Welcome Back Kickoff Party - Saturday, August 29, 9:30-11:00 AM (note the slight adjustment in time)

All choir students are invited to join us for the first choir social event of the year!  The choir student leadership team has worked hard to plan for a fun day of games, camaraderie, and food.  The event will be held at Rattan Creek Park near the pool and pavilion area.  The officers have created a sign-up genius for party donations and would appreciate help from our families planning to attend. (SIGN-UP GENIUS LINK)

Chipotle Spirit Night - Monday, August 31

Eat dinner at Chipotle on Monday and the MHS Choir program will receive a part of your order for our program! The flyer and online order information is attached for you.

26-27 Private Voice Lessons

Get a head start on your TMEA music, develop your individual confidence, or work towards your own personal goal in private lessons with our amazing voice staff!!  Space is limited and will fill up quickly. Lessons are given once a week during the student's choir class.  Scholarship funding is available for families, if needed. (CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TODAY!)

Parent Volunteers Needed

We would love to have you volunteer to help at events, or behind the scenes as part of a committee that works with our executive Booster Board.  Please sign up on this google form if you are able to help occasionally throughout the year. https://forms.gle/pGocUFCTym65daNZ9

Have a wonderful weekend!

Mrs. B & Ms. White

2026-2027 Concerts & Event Schedule

(All events and concerts can be found on the choir website and our public Google Calendar.)

August 29 - Welcome Back Party

September 12 - TMEA District Auditions

October 3 - TMEA Region Auditions

October 7 - Fall Concert (Required for All Choirs)

October 14 - Vertical Concert (Chambers & Show Choirs)

October 23 - Homecoming Tailgate

October 28 - Capital City Clash (Show Choirs)

November 6-7 - TMEA Region Clinic & Concert

November 17 - TMEA Pre-Area Auditions

November 19 - Cocoa & Carols (Show Choirs)

December 8 - Winter Concert (Required for All Choirs)

January 8-9 - TMEA Area Auditions

January 14 - Coffee House Auditions

January 22 - Coffee House

February 6 - UIL Solo & Ensemble Competition

February 9 - Pre-UIL Concert (Required for All Choirs)

February 23 - TX A&M Mixed Choir Invitational (Chambers)

February 27 - MadFest Competition (Chambers)

March 1 & 2 - UIL Concert & Sight Reading Evaluations (All Choirs)

March 4 - Audition Help Camp

March 8-12 - Show Choir Auditions

April 3 - Show Choir Showcase (2 shows)

April 12 - Celebrations of Excellence Competitions (Varsity Choirs)

April 16 - Masterworks Rehearsal & Lock-in (Varsity Choirs)

May 6 - Follies Dress Rehearsal (Required for All Choirs)

May 7 - Follies Performance (Required for All Choirs)

May 20 - Masterworks Concert (Varsity Choirs)

All-State Music Now AVAILABLE: https://www.tmea.org/vocal/audition-material/ 

• Pre-order your packet HERE or HERE!

• Playlist with Mixed, Treble, and Tenor Bass songs

• Check the Practice Files page to get your practice tracks.

Audition Schedule

Round 1 (District): Saturday, September 12 at Stony Point HS

• I Dream A World by Pederson (SATB)

• Hold to God's Unchanging Hand arr. Thompson (SATB)

• Richer for Her by Ramsey (SSAA)

• Serenade italienne arr. Esebel (TTBB)

Round 2 (Region): Saturday, October 3 at Round Rock HS

• Hiob (Job Cantata) Movement 1 by Hensel (SATB)

• Lorelei by Schumann (SSAA)

• Plakatap by Guillaume (TTBB)

Region Clinic & Concert: Friday, November 6 & Saturday, November 7 at Georgetown HS

• Mixed Choir additional literature:

  • Water Fountain by Fulton (SATB)

  • Tuba by Barrett (TTBB)

  • Freedom Train by Dilworth (SSAA)

• Treble Choir additional literature: 2 songs TBD

Round 3 (Pre-Area): Tuesday, November 17 at Cedar Ridge HS

• Hiob (Job Cantata)Movement 3 by Hensel (SATB)

• Cedit, Hyems by Betinis (SATB)

• Moon Goddess by Hagen (SSAA)

• Night, Veiled Night by Maglione (TTBB)

Round 4 (Area): Friday/Saturday, January 8-9 at The Woodlands HS