We are so glad you are here, whether face to face, or virtually! We can't wait to get started!

The choir handbook is a necessary resource for all things choir as we begin a new year together. In addition, all students must have a Choir Handbook Agreement, Medical Release Form, and Transportation Form on file in order to participate in program activities throughout the year. Please click the buttons below to access the choir handbook and complete all REQUIRED forms on or before September 18.

We are waiting for the district to make a decision regarding overnight trips for the spring semester. For those that paid toward last year's South Padre trip, monies from that trip can be used toward the future trip.

What is the process?

Students will learn their voice part of 3 - 4 choir pieces per audition. There are three auditions in this process via audio recording*. There will be NO live auditions and students have an unlimited amount of attempts.

Round 1: All academically eligible students enrolled in choir are eligible for this audition. They must pass the TMHS benchmarks to submit a recording.

Round 2: 72 Treble per section and 50 Tenor Bass per section will advance to the second round of auditions. This round will determine the region Treble and Mixed choir participants. (There will not be a Region weekend in the fall, but we are exploring having one in the Spring.)

Area: The top 5 singers from each section represent our Region at the Area auditions. This audition determines their participation in the All State Choir at the Texas Music Educators' Convention in San Antonio.

*This year, all auditions will be virtual to ensure proper mitigation practices against COVID 19. In a normal year, there are four rounds of live auditions and there is a sightreading component in the last two rounds.

Stay tuned for a more detailed newsletter regarding the TMEA all state choir. The rehearsal schedule above will assist students who wish to receive more coaching on the audition selections.

Please indicate below if you have an All-State Music Packet, or if you need one.

Choir Audition Schedule:

October 10, 10 AM- Round 1 Cuts Released

October 14, 11:59PM- Round 1 Recording Submissions Due

November 28, 10AM- Round 2 Cuts Released

December 2, 11:59PM- Round 2 Recording Submissions Due

January 2, 10AM- Area Cuts Released

January 6, 11:59PM- Area Recording Submissions Due

Get involved in supporting our choir students!

Our first meeting is Tuesday, September 15 at 7PM, virtually (information to come!)

Booster meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7PM

We are planning to purchase All State Music Packets for all students who wish to participate for the fall semester!

The choir flag scholarship program is a wonderful opportunity for the students to earn their own money towards their choir trip, choir fees, and other events during the year. It allows the students to have a little involvement during patriotic times in the community and have some ownership in the process of paying for their expenses. It's a simple process of putting the flags in each subscriber's yard to display the beautiful 10 foot pole with a Vibrant American Flag during holidays. The students will earn a point for each flag they put out and pick up. Students even team up to make it more enjoyable and get it done quickly. The process is relatively easy and quick enough with planned routes and assistance from coordinators if any problem arises. Reach out to us if you have any questions about the process.

CHARMS is a program designed specifically for music organizations. CHARMS will serve as a database for tracking trip payments, fundraising information, and communication, which is essential to the success of our program. Please visit our CHARMS website regularly for updated information, and make sure to update all profile and contact information.

To Access:

• Go to www.charmsoffice.com

• Click Login, Parents/Students/Members

• School code: TomballMemorialChoir (case sensitive)

• Password: Student’s ID number.

If you cannot access your profile, please contact me right away. If we don’t have your student information, you might miss out on important events and details. For help with charms, please email kimberlydillow@tomballisd.net

Congratulations to the Major Chords on receiving a Superior Rating, and Performance of Distinction Award at the San Antonio American Classic Madrigal Festival on March 7, 2020.