All-State is the highest honor a Texas music student can receive. Texas Music Educators Association, or TMEA, is responsible for the auditions and concerts for Texas All-Region and Texas All-State Choirs. KISD competes in TMEA Region 30 Large School All-State Auditions. There are four audition levels in the All-State process. The final audition determines membership in the All-State Choirs.
For many of our students, the journey to All-State begins with attendance at one of the many summer camps offered in Texas. Camps fill up quickly, so please register early if interested.
The All-State audition process begins in the fall throughout the state in each of the TMEA Regions. Students perform selected music for a panel of judges who rank each voice part. From this ranking, a select group of musicians advances from their Region to TMEA Area competitions and from there the highest-ranking qualify to perform during the annual TMEA Clinic/Convention in one of 18 Texas All-State ensembles, including four choirs: Mixed Choir, Treble Choir, Tenor-Bass Choir, Small School Mixed Choir.
Procedures for Auditioning for 2022-2023:
- Purchase your music and learn it. All-State music packets can be purchased from
JW Pepper or from Penders Music when music is released. - Complete an All-State Audition Form and turn in your $20 registration fee at the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year.
- Make a note of all the audition dates listed below and list of songs for each All-State round.
- Sign up for All-State Remind: text @txallstate to 81010.
Information about Audition Material:
- Check the TMEA All-State page for information.
- Refer to the TMEA Audition Material for updates.
- See the All-State clinician/conductor Notes about the Vocal Recordings when it's available for additional notes.
- Click here for the Large School Choir Rep on YouTube.
Region 30 Audition Dates:
- Round 1 (District) - September 17, 2022 at Keller High School
- Round 2 (Region) - October 15, 2022 at Centennial High School in Burleson ISD
- Clinic & Concert - November 12, 2022 at Weatherford High School
- Round 3 (Pre-Area) - November 17, 2022 at Keller Collegiate Academy
- Round 4 (Area B Final Round)- January 7, 2023 at UTA
