Welcome to McNeil HS Choir! We are so glad you are here!

Choir Notes - May 20

Good morning!

Happy last 2 days of school! What a whirlwind year it has been. Congratulations to everyone on completing the year with so many successes in your classes, in choir, in your other electives, and in managing your increasingly busy schedules. Below are just a couple of reminders for everyone as we head into the summer and a list of performance dates for the 2026-27 school year so you have them for your future planning.

It has been a joy and an honor to work with each of you this year. Have a wonderful summer!!!!!!!

Follies Pictures

Here is a link to some pretty amazing pictures of our final concert. Please feel free to download and save any.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/zYEq5TZMws94MoHc7

If you are a student in Mr. Arterburn or Mrs. Godsoe's voice studios, we have a folder of videos and pictures from your voice recital. If you would like those, please reach out to Mrs. Burwinkel directly.

Choir Booster Board Needs Volunteers!!!! Please help us!!

We are looking for supportive parents to help our booster board! Positions we are looking for help with are: Follies Coordinator, Sponsorship Coordinator, and Show Choir Event Coordinator. These positions help facilitate the logistical, administrative side of events and funding. The time required for these positions is just a few hours each month. If you would like to be a part of our amazing Booster Board, please reach out to Mrs. Burwinkel.

All-State Music Now AVAILABLE!

Check out https://www.tmea.org/vocal/audition-material/ for more information about the music.

Purchase the Large School Treble or Tenor Bass Packets HERE or HERE!

Check out the playlist with Mixed, Treble, and Tenor Bass songs HERE

Summer and 26-27 Voice Lessons

Get a head start on your TMEA music or continue your lessons over the summer and next year with our amazing voice staff!! Space is limited and will fill up quickly. You may also register for Fall Lessons on this form. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

2026-2027 Concerts & Event Schedule (all events and concerts can be found on the choir website and our public Google Calendar.)

August 10-18 Leadership Training and work days

August 12-13 - Show Choir Bootcamp

August 14 - Meet The Mavs (Show Choirs)

August 29 - Welcome Back Party

September 12 - TMEA District Auditions

October 3 - TMEA Region Auditions

October 7 - Fall Concert

October 14 - Vertical Concert

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

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

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

February 27 - MadFest Competition (Chambers)

March 1 & 2 - UIL Concert & Sight Reading Evaluations

March 4 - Audition Help Camp

March 8-12 - Show Choir Auditions

April 3 - Show Choir Showcase (10am & 2pm)

April 12 - Celebrations of Excellence Competitions (Varsity Choirs)

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

May 6 - Follies Dress Rehearsal

May 7 - Follies Performance

May 20 - Masterworks Concert (Varsity Choirs)

TMEA All-State 2026-27

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

All-State Camps

Find a summer TMEA camp to kick start your Audition journey!!! Most colleges offer summer camps and this is a great way to check out potential colleges you are interested in. Most are overnight camps in dorms, food halls, etc. Just like a real college student!