CUTS for Audition, September 27th:
Treble Voices
Tenor/ Bass Voices
Treble Voices
- Joy Never Leaves: Track begins m. 42 - sing pickup to m. 44 through m. 58
- Tximeletak : Track begins m. 19 sing measure 21, repeat back to m. 5 and sing through m. 12
- God Will Give Orders: Track begins m. 47 sing mm. 49-72
Tenor/ Bass Voices
- Joy Never Leaves: Track begins m. 42 - sing pickup to m. 44 through m. 58
- Beati Mortui: Track begins m. 16 beat 3 sing mm. 18-36 through the fermata
- Steal Away: Track begins m. 24 beat 4 sing mm. 27-36
Tenor-Bass Audition Track:
Treble Audition Track:
Natalie at UNT All-State Choir Camp!
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What is it? The Texas Music Educators Association hosts the annual All-State Choir audition process. Students in grades 9-12 compete against singers from across the state on their respective voice part vying for a spot in either the Texas All-State Mixed Choir, Texas All-State Treble Choir, or the Texas All-State Men’s Choir. The audition process usually begins in September with a series of auditions, the final audition occurring the first Saturday in January.
How much will it cost? The audition fee is a one time cost of $20. Also, many students opt to attend summer camps that have various costs. It is recommended that students take private voice lessons during the summer and school year. Voice lessons provided during the school day cost $20 per half hour on a weekly basis. Summer lessons vary in cost depending on the voice teacher. Please contact Mr. Buntyn for more information about private voice.
How do I get the music? Music packets are available now. There is a link above. Also, the ever important All-State rehearsal tracks will be available later in the summer. When they arrive, Mr. Buntyn will send out an email with instructions on how to get your rehearsal tracks. One track will have the voice part being sung, the other will have only the piano accompaniment. The accompaniment only track is the one used in the auditions.
How do the auditions work? Students will sing a portion of two or three songs from the list of all-state music called a “cut”. They will sing the cut by themselves for a group of five judges who are hidden behind a screen. The judges consider the knowledge of the music and quality of singing and rank students from highest to lowest. All students will also sight-read a short line of music. Students are given 30 seconds to study the line and then sight sing the exercise. The scoring is on a 300 point scale using Olympic scoring system (drop the highest and lowest scores and average the rest).
Do I have a chance to make it? It is very difficult to make the All-State choir. Over 15,000 students start the process in August and only about 350 make an All-State choir. Although the odds seem very long, Lebanon Trail HS has a great history of placing students in the All-State and All-Region choirs. Is it worth all this time and effort? First off, it doesn’t take that much time and effort. Consistent practice is the key to success. But yes, it is very much worth the time and effort. Even if a student does not make the first audition, the lessons learned and the vocal growth that will occur will improve the individual singer. Students that make the Region choir will enjoy the experience of working with an excellent clinician and singing with talented and music loving students from around the area. Students that make the All-State choir will be recognized as dedicated and high quality musicians. All-State singers get to work with a renowned All-State clinician, meet like minded and highly talented students from across the State, be a part of the largest music convention in the world, and parents, don’t forget college night, where universities from all over the country recruit All-State performers with scholarships, an awesome All-State Concert attended by every choir director in the State of Texas, and, best of all, this is paid for by FISD. Yes, it is worth all the time and effort.
I’m still not sure… Contact Mr. Buntyn and we’ll talk about it and make sure that All-State auditions are right for you. This is a wonderful experience if approached with the right attitude and work ethic. Please contact me during the summer buntynm@friscoisd.org
How much will it cost? The audition fee is a one time cost of $20. Also, many students opt to attend summer camps that have various costs. It is recommended that students take private voice lessons during the summer and school year. Voice lessons provided during the school day cost $20 per half hour on a weekly basis. Summer lessons vary in cost depending on the voice teacher. Please contact Mr. Buntyn for more information about private voice.
How do I get the music? Music packets are available now. There is a link above. Also, the ever important All-State rehearsal tracks will be available later in the summer. When they arrive, Mr. Buntyn will send out an email with instructions on how to get your rehearsal tracks. One track will have the voice part being sung, the other will have only the piano accompaniment. The accompaniment only track is the one used in the auditions.
How do the auditions work? Students will sing a portion of two or three songs from the list of all-state music called a “cut”. They will sing the cut by themselves for a group of five judges who are hidden behind a screen. The judges consider the knowledge of the music and quality of singing and rank students from highest to lowest. All students will also sight-read a short line of music. Students are given 30 seconds to study the line and then sight sing the exercise. The scoring is on a 300 point scale using Olympic scoring system (drop the highest and lowest scores and average the rest).
Do I have a chance to make it? It is very difficult to make the All-State choir. Over 15,000 students start the process in August and only about 350 make an All-State choir. Although the odds seem very long, Lebanon Trail HS has a great history of placing students in the All-State and All-Region choirs. Is it worth all this time and effort? First off, it doesn’t take that much time and effort. Consistent practice is the key to success. But yes, it is very much worth the time and effort. Even if a student does not make the first audition, the lessons learned and the vocal growth that will occur will improve the individual singer. Students that make the Region choir will enjoy the experience of working with an excellent clinician and singing with talented and music loving students from around the area. Students that make the All-State choir will be recognized as dedicated and high quality musicians. All-State singers get to work with a renowned All-State clinician, meet like minded and highly talented students from across the State, be a part of the largest music convention in the world, and parents, don’t forget college night, where universities from all over the country recruit All-State performers with scholarships, an awesome All-State Concert attended by every choir director in the State of Texas, and, best of all, this is paid for by FISD. Yes, it is worth all the time and effort.
I’m still not sure… Contact Mr. Buntyn and we’ll talk about it and make sure that All-State auditions are right for you. This is a wonderful experience if approached with the right attitude and work ethic. Please contact me during the summer buntynm@friscoisd.org
All-State Choir Camps – Summer 2022
*Camps are listed by date
*As more information becomes available camps will be added below.
WEST TEXAS A&M - June 7 -10, 2022
Cost: $400 Resident, $260 Commuter
Returning All-Staters $100 discount
https://www.wtamu.edu/academics/college-fine-arts-humanities/school-music/camps/all-state-choir-camp/index.html
SMU - June 9-11, 2022
Cost: $250, commuter only
Cost includes: Music packet, t-shirt, lunchs and 1 dinner.
https://www.smu.edu/Meadows/AreasofStudy/Music/WorkshopsAndSpecialPrograms/MusicEducators/SMUAllStateChoirCamp
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY - June 21-25, 2022
Camp Cost: $200 (in-person, housing additional cost of $240)
Shuttle buses from DFW for $65 (one way to camp, arrange your own travel home)
Register by June 1st.
https://www.depts.ttu.edu/music/ttuchoircamp/
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO (UTSA) – June 27-30, 2022
Camp Cost: $360. Register by June 15th.
$100 discount for returning all-state choir members
https://www.utsamusiccamps.com/all-state-choir-camp.cfm
DEL MAR COLLEGE -- June 27 - July 1, 2022
Camp Cost: $120, addition $150 if housing needed.
$50 discount for returning All-State Choir members
https://www.delmar.edu/offices/music/choir-camp.html
ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY -- June 29 - July 2, 2022
Camp Cost: $275 Resident, $200 commuter
$50 discount for registrations before May 1
Cost for returning All-State Members: $125
Cost includes meals and t-shirt for commuters and residents. Packets available at additional cost.
https://apply.acu.edu/portal/choircamp2022
HOUSTON BAPTIST UNIVERSITY - July 5-8, 2022
Camp Cost: $150 (raised to $200 after June 1st)
Day camp, no residency option
Cost includes TMEA Large School music packet, lunch every day, and T-shirt.
Returning all-state member cost: $75 (register by June 1st for discount)
https://hbu.edu/school-of-fine-arts/events-in-the-college/hbu-choir-camp/
TEXAS STATE - July 4-7, 2022
Camp Cost: $350, Commuter: $250
Returning All-State Choir member $50 discount
Registration deadline: June 15, 2022
https://choirs.music.txstate.edu/camp.html
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY - July 5-9, 2022
Camp Cost: $475, $370 commuters
Cost includes meals (no breakfast for commuters), All-State Music Packets, and T-shirt.
Limited number of scholarships for returning all-state choir members, see website for details
https://www.baylor.edu/busmc/index.php?id=929211
TEXAS A&M COMMERCE - July 6-9, 2022
Camp Cost: $225 residents, $149 commuters (resident price $250 after May 1st)
Returning All-State Choir member cost: $99
https://www.tamuc.edu/dept-of-music/summer-camps/
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS - July 6-9, 2022
Camp Cost: $364 Residents, $264 commuters
Returning All-Staters: $289 residents, $179 commuters (email for discount code)
https://choircamp.music.unt.edu/ascc
TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY - July 10-13, 2022 OR July 13-16 2022
Camp Cost: $335 resident, $200 commuter
*Two separate date options, both camps are identical.
Cost includes music packet, T-shirt, and meals (no breakfast for commuters)
**Ms. Ugolini runs this one, you should definitely come here!!!
https://finearts.tcu.edu/music/events-and-programs/summer-camps/tcu-horned-frog-all-state-choir-camp/
STEPHEN F AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY – July 13-16, 2022
Camp Cost: $315 for residents, $100 for commuter. See website for additional pricing information.
Discounts offered for returning All-State Choir Members
https://music.sfasu.edu/outreach.php?link=choircamp
TARLETON UNIVERSITY – July 17-19, 2022
Camp Cost: $199 (resident), $99 (commuter)
Discounts offered for 2021-22 All-State Choir Members
https://www.tarleton.edu/summercamps/choir.html
FRISCO ISD CAMP – July 18-20, 2022
Cost: $100 (commuter only….because it’s here…)
Location: Pearson MS
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjX2tIZPkLHy1bwi02W7TGyOsbPaGevK8ZWoxQzfVic6OZVA/viewform
TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE - July 25-28, 2022
Camp Cost: $100, commuter 10:30 am - 5 pm
Fee includes music packet
https://www.tccd.edu/academics/cee/lifelong-learning/youth-programs/choir-workshop/
LAMAR UNIVERSITY - July 17-20, 2022
Cost: $350 Resident, $200 commuter
2021-22 All Staters: $220 for residents
Fee includes t-shirt
https://www.lamar.edu/fine-arts-communication/music/summer-camps/all-state-choir-camp/index.html#
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY - July 17-20, 2022
Cost: $360, Commuters $275
Special pricing for 2021-22 All-State Choir members (contact)
https://www.shsu.edu/academics/music/camps/choir/fees-and-registration.html
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON - July 27-30, 2022
Camp Cost: $330 residents, $230 commuters
$100 discount for 2021-2022 All-State Choir Members
https://www.allstatechoircamp.org
TEXAS WOMEN'S UNIVERSITY - July 28-30, 2022
Camp Cost: $125
https://www.pioneerchoircamp.twu.edu/
*Camps are listed by date
*As more information becomes available camps will be added below.
WEST TEXAS A&M - June 7 -10, 2022
Cost: $400 Resident, $260 Commuter
Returning All-Staters $100 discount
https://www.wtamu.edu/academics/college-fine-arts-humanities/school-music/camps/all-state-choir-camp/index.html
SMU - June 9-11, 2022
Cost: $250, commuter only
Cost includes: Music packet, t-shirt, lunchs and 1 dinner.
https://www.smu.edu/Meadows/AreasofStudy/Music/WorkshopsAndSpecialPrograms/MusicEducators/SMUAllStateChoirCamp
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY - June 21-25, 2022
Camp Cost: $200 (in-person, housing additional cost of $240)
Shuttle buses from DFW for $65 (one way to camp, arrange your own travel home)
Register by June 1st.
https://www.depts.ttu.edu/music/ttuchoircamp/
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO (UTSA) – June 27-30, 2022
Camp Cost: $360. Register by June 15th.
$100 discount for returning all-state choir members
https://www.utsamusiccamps.com/all-state-choir-camp.cfm
DEL MAR COLLEGE -- June 27 - July 1, 2022
Camp Cost: $120, addition $150 if housing needed.
$50 discount for returning All-State Choir members
https://www.delmar.edu/offices/music/choir-camp.html
ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY -- June 29 - July 2, 2022
Camp Cost: $275 Resident, $200 commuter
$50 discount for registrations before May 1
Cost for returning All-State Members: $125
Cost includes meals and t-shirt for commuters and residents. Packets available at additional cost.
https://apply.acu.edu/portal/choircamp2022
HOUSTON BAPTIST UNIVERSITY - July 5-8, 2022
Camp Cost: $150 (raised to $200 after June 1st)
Day camp, no residency option
Cost includes TMEA Large School music packet, lunch every day, and T-shirt.
Returning all-state member cost: $75 (register by June 1st for discount)
https://hbu.edu/school-of-fine-arts/events-in-the-college/hbu-choir-camp/
TEXAS STATE - July 4-7, 2022
Camp Cost: $350, Commuter: $250
Returning All-State Choir member $50 discount
Registration deadline: June 15, 2022
https://choirs.music.txstate.edu/camp.html
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY - July 5-9, 2022
Camp Cost: $475, $370 commuters
Cost includes meals (no breakfast for commuters), All-State Music Packets, and T-shirt.
Limited number of scholarships for returning all-state choir members, see website for details
https://www.baylor.edu/busmc/index.php?id=929211
TEXAS A&M COMMERCE - July 6-9, 2022
Camp Cost: $225 residents, $149 commuters (resident price $250 after May 1st)
Returning All-State Choir member cost: $99
https://www.tamuc.edu/dept-of-music/summer-camps/
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS - July 6-9, 2022
Camp Cost: $364 Residents, $264 commuters
Returning All-Staters: $289 residents, $179 commuters (email for discount code)
https://choircamp.music.unt.edu/ascc
TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY - July 10-13, 2022 OR July 13-16 2022
Camp Cost: $335 resident, $200 commuter
*Two separate date options, both camps are identical.
Cost includes music packet, T-shirt, and meals (no breakfast for commuters)
**Ms. Ugolini runs this one, you should definitely come here!!!
https://finearts.tcu.edu/music/events-and-programs/summer-camps/tcu-horned-frog-all-state-choir-camp/
STEPHEN F AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY – July 13-16, 2022
Camp Cost: $315 for residents, $100 for commuter. See website for additional pricing information.
Discounts offered for returning All-State Choir Members
https://music.sfasu.edu/outreach.php?link=choircamp
TARLETON UNIVERSITY – July 17-19, 2022
Camp Cost: $199 (resident), $99 (commuter)
Discounts offered for 2021-22 All-State Choir Members
https://www.tarleton.edu/summercamps/choir.html
FRISCO ISD CAMP – July 18-20, 2022
Cost: $100 (commuter only….because it’s here…)
Location: Pearson MS
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjX2tIZPkLHy1bwi02W7TGyOsbPaGevK8ZWoxQzfVic6OZVA/viewform
TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE - July 25-28, 2022
Camp Cost: $100, commuter 10:30 am - 5 pm
Fee includes music packet
https://www.tccd.edu/academics/cee/lifelong-learning/youth-programs/choir-workshop/
LAMAR UNIVERSITY - July 17-20, 2022
Cost: $350 Resident, $200 commuter
2021-22 All Staters: $220 for residents
Fee includes t-shirt
https://www.lamar.edu/fine-arts-communication/music/summer-camps/all-state-choir-camp/index.html#
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY - July 17-20, 2022
Cost: $360, Commuters $275
Special pricing for 2021-22 All-State Choir members (contact)
https://www.shsu.edu/academics/music/camps/choir/fees-and-registration.html
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON - July 27-30, 2022
Camp Cost: $330 residents, $230 commuters
$100 discount for 2021-2022 All-State Choir Members
https://www.allstatechoircamp.org
TEXAS WOMEN'S UNIVERSITY - July 28-30, 2022
Camp Cost: $125
https://www.pioneerchoircamp.twu.edu/