Serious about making All-State Choir? Join us for an intensive All-State Choir Camp designed to help students learn, refine, and polish your All-State competition music with expert guidance. YouthCUE’s All-State Summer Camp is open to all school districts, all high school grades 9-12, and all levels of experience.
Open to all – no prior All-State experience required.
Lead Clinician
Dr. Gary Seighman
Dr. Gary Seighman, Director of Choral Activities at Trinity University, is our Lead Clinician. Under his leadership, Trinity University’s choirs have earned numerous accolades, including invited performances at state and national conferences, tours across the United States and abroad, unique artistic collaborations, and commercial recordings. A charismatic and passionate artist, Seighman is highly sought after as a clinician, guest conductor, and speaker. Dr. Seighman will provide outstanding training for readiness in the TMEA All-State Choir audition process. Further, for each student who fully engages under his innovative leadership, Dr. Seighman inspires new passion, confidence, wonder, and joy for singing through his innovative, encouraging leadership style.
All section leaders and collaborative pianists are active directors and seasoned voice professionals who are active and highly experienced with the UIL/TMEA experience. See CAMP FACULTY tab below for a complete listing of Camp Section Leaders and Collaborative Pianists.
Outcomes for Participating Students
All students participating in YouthCUE’s All-State Summer Camp will gain:
- In-depth work and focus upon official All-State audition music
- Vocal technique and overall musical development
- Stylistic accuracy and appropriate musical interpretation
- Expert feedback and affirmation to strengthen auditions and overall vocal confidence
Every student participating in YouthCUE’s Summer All-State Camp leaves with:
- A marked score (breath points, vowels, IPA notes)
- A practice plan template
- A section-specific warm-up set
- An individual feedback sheet
Invest in your preparation. Elevate your performance. Increase your audition power.
Spaces are limited! We encourage you to register early to secure your spot.
Dates & Times
Monday, July 6 – Wednesday, July 8, 2026
8:30 am – 4:00 pm daily
Check-in is at 8:30 (thirty minutes prior to sessions)
Location
Woodland Church
15315 Huebner Road
San Antonio, TX 78248
What to Bring
- Printed and signed paperwork
- Bag for carrying your music, water, etc.
- Pencils
- Black binder (for concert on Wednesday)
Lunches and snacks
Lunches, snacks, and water will be provided. If you have a medical dietary need, you are welcome to bring your own food items. Vegetarian options will be available.
End of Camp Concert
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 4:00pm
Woodland Church Sanctuary
| 8:30am | Gather, check-in, in place and prepare for first session |
| 9:00 – 9:30 | Full choir / Vocal warm-ups and fundamentals / Woodland Sanctuary |
| 9:30 – 10:40 | Full choir / Repertoire rehearsal with Dr. Seighman / Woodland Sanctuary |
| 10:40 – 10:45 | Transition |
| 10:45 – 11:50 |
In sections / Sectional Rehearsals with Clinicians and Accompanists
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| 11:50 – 12:30pm | Lunch / Maresh Hall, Atrium, Courtyard |
| 12:30 – 12:35 | Transition |
| 12:35 – 1:50 | Full choir / Repertoire rehearsal with Dr. Seighman / Woodland Sanctuary |
| 1:50 – 2:00 | Fast break |
| 2:00 – 3:00 | Full choir / Repertoire rehearsal with Dr. Seighman / Woodland Sanctuary |
| 3:00 – 3:15 | Break with snacks |
| 3:15 – 4:00 |
In sections / Sight-reading & musicianship masterclasses / Clinicians and Accompanists
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| 4:00 | Camp concludes for the Day |
| 4:00 Wednesday | Camp’s Ending Concert |
- Standard Registration – $180 per student (includes all camp sessions + camp tee shirt + all camp lunches + all camp snacks … students may bring additional snacks if desired.)
- All-In Registration – $220 per student (includes all of the above + All-State Choir Anthem Packet)
- Deposit – A $60 non-refundable deposit is due at time of registration to hold your place. Once we receive your completed and signed registration form, you will receive an invoice to pay the $60 deposit online. Please note that your registration is not complete, nor can we hold your place, until we receive payment of the $60 deposit.
- Balance – Closer to the Camp dates, you will be sent an invoice for your balance. Balance deadline is June 15, 2026.
A $60 non-refundable deposit is due at time of registration to hold your place. Once you submit your completed registration form, you will be sent an invoice to pay the $60 deposit online.
Spaces are limited – early registration is encouraged.
READY TO REGISTER:
- Complete the Registration Form here.
- Submit the signed and completed form online.
- YouthCUE will send you an invoice for the $60 non-refundable deposit which will complete your registration process and hold your place for the event.
- Final payment is due June 15, 2026.
- Print and complete the Student Contract and Photo Release Form. Bring the completed forms with you on July 6.
Students cannot check in without their completed paperwork, signed by a parent/guardian.
Event Coordinator
Jacob Valadez, Marshall HS
Lead Clinician
Dr. Gary Seighman, Director of Choral Activities and Chair of the Music Department, Trinity University
Dr. Seighman, Director of Choral Activities at Trinity University, is our Lead Clinician. Under his leadership, Trinity University’s choirs have earned numerous accolades, including invited performances at state and national conferences, tours across the United States and abroad, unique artistic collaborations, and commercial recordings. A charismatic and passionate artist, Seighman is highly sought after as a clinician, guest conductor, and speaker. Dr. Seighman will provide outstanding training for readiness in the TMEA All-State Choir audition process. Further, for each student who fully engages under his innovative leadership, Dr. Seighman inspires new passion, confidence, wonder, and joy for singing through his innovative, affirming leadership.”
Section Leaders
- Bonnie Wolf, Brandeis HS – Soprano
- Catarina Cabrera, Lanier HS – Alto
- Grant Lyons, Wagner HS – Tenor
- Colin Varville, Warren HS – Bass
Collaborative Pianists
- Rachel Holliday, Alamo Heights Jr School
- Debbie Heitzke
- Lisa Lozito
- Dr. Daniel Zamora, Artist in Residence and Collaborative Pianist, San Antonio Youth Chorale, YouthCUE
All section leaders and accompanists are active directors and seasoned voice professionals who are active and highly experienced with the UIL/TMEA experience.
