Serious about making All-State Choir? Join us for an intensive All-State Choir Camp designed to help students prepare, 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.
Date & Time
September 15, 2026
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
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
Lunches and snacks
Lunch, 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
| 8:15am | Check-in begins at Woodland Church in Courtyard |
| 8:30 | Welcome/Instructions – Jacob Valadez (Sanctuary) |
| 8:45 – 9:50 | Large session 1 – Randy Edwards (Sanctuary) |
| 10:40 – 10:45 | Transition |
| 10:00 – 11:05 |
Section rehearsal 1
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| 11:15 – 12:00 | Lunch (provided!) |
| 12:15 pm – 1:45 | Large Session 2 – Dr. Gary Seighman |
| 1:45 – 1:55 | Break with snacks and water |
| 2:00 – 2:40 | Section Rehearsal 2 (in the same locations) |
| 2:45 – 3:35 |
Combined S/A and T/B Rehearsal
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| 3:40 | Large Session 3 – Dr. Gary Seighman |
| 4:30 | Concert in Woodland Sanctuary |
- Registration – $55 per student (includes all camp sessions + All-State music packet + camp tee shirt + lunch + all camp snacks … students may bring additional snacks if desired).
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 $55 camp fee which will complete your registration process.
- Print and complete the Student Contract and Photo Release Form. Bring the completed forms with you on September 12.
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 & Collaborative Pianists
Coming soon!
All section leaders and accompanists are active directors and seasoned voice professionals who are active and highly experienced with the UIL/TMEA experience.
