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TCU All-State Choir Camp

TCU Purple Camp: July 13-16, 2025

TCU Silver Camp: July 16-19, 2025

The TCU All-State Choir Camp is the largest program of its kind in Texas. Students will learn and prepare the all-state large school choral literature and receive training in vocal practice techniques, diction and sight-singing. The camps are identical and include entertaining and fun activities as well!

Choir Camp Leadership

Dr. Marla Ringel, camp director
Dr. Christopher Aspaas, conductor
Alex Carr and Halley Radebaugh, assistant camp directors

Section Leaders:

  • Chris Ahrens, McKinney North HS
  • Aubrey Kistler, Southwest HS
  • Clorese Porter, Plano Senior HS
  • Carlos Saenz, Fossil Ridge HS
  • Tara Sikon, Birdville HS

For more information, please contact tcuchoircamp@tcu.edu.
Find us on Facebook @TCUChoirCamp.

Register for Camp Purchase Music Packets

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most commonly asked questions about All-State Choir Camp. In the event you need to reach out regarding another issue, please email us with a subject line that includes the topic and your camper’s name. (example: “Voice Part Change-Abraham Lincoln”)

The primary objective of TCU Choir Camp is the preparation of the All-State music. The final day of camp (Wednesday/Saturday) will conclude with a full mixed choir at 11:00 am in Van Cliburn Concert Hall. All are encouraged to attend and admission is free!

  • Camp counselors facilitate day-to-day student activities. In addition to counselors, adults are present on campus at all times to oversee camp activities.
  • The camp is not responsible for students leaving camp outside of scheduled pickup times. Counselors are dispersed to ensure that campers are accompanied at all times, and because of the high volume of campers, we cannot schedule special pickup times for non-emergencies.
  • Counselors will take roll throughout the day.
  • Each student is required to have hard copies of the All-State repertoire.
  • If you purchased music through us when you registered, you will receive your music at check-in on the first day of camp.

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  • All meals are included in resident tuition.
  • Lunch and dinner are included in the commuter tuition.
  • Meals are served in the Brown Lupton University Union (BLUU). The BLUU can accommodate all types of food allergies, most commonly nut and gluten, as well as vegetarian preferences.
  • Please include information regarding all dietary needs/restrictions when you register. If you didn’t include this information when you registered, please email us at tcuchoircamp@tcu.edu with the subject line “Dietary Restrictions- [Participant’s First and Last Name]”.
  • Resident campers should not bring a car to campus. If unavoidable, cars must be left in a remote lot. You must request a parking pass at check-in. Space is not guaranteed.
  • Temporary parking will be available during Resident Registration.
  • Commuter campers may park/be dropped off in the TCU Music Center lot. Parking in any other campus lot can result in your car being ticketed or towed.
  • Residents: 12:30-1:30 pm (Location TBD)
  • Commuters: 1:30-2:15 pm in the lobby of the TCU Music Center (2900 W. Lowden St., Fort Worth, TX 76109)
  • Please be prompt to all rehearsals and attendance checks.
  • All rehearsals will take place in the TCU Music Center. Sectional rehearsals are located throughout the building and full rehearsals are in the Van Cliburn Concert Hall.
  • Plan to bring a pencil, refillable water bottle, and music to all rehearsals.
  • Our final concert will take place on the last day of camp at 11:00 am in TCU Music Center. All are welcome to attend! Guests can park in the TCU Music Center lot.
  • The deadline for roommate requests is MONDAY, JUNE 23rd. Any requests made after that time cannot be guaranteed. If you didn’t list a roommate request at registration and would like to add one now, please email us at tcuchoircamp@tcu.edu with the subject line “Roommate Request- [Participant’s First and Last Name]”.
  • Check the packing list to ensure you are aware of what you need to bring with you for camp. For example, residents will need to bring their own linens (i.e., pillow, sheets, towels, and a blanket.)

Commuter Campers:

  • Pencils
  • Water bottle
  • Your ID badge (you’ll get this at registration)
  • All-State Music Packet (if you don’t have music already, you can purchase music packets online)
  • If you are staying for Frog Cup on Day 1 you may want to bring clothes to change into!

Resident Campers:

  • Clothes for 3 days
  • Bed linens
  • Pillow
  • Towel (Note: Some campers may use community bathrooms. Campers may choose to bring a shower caddy for shower stuff)
  • Shower shoes or flip flops
  • Clothes for Frog Cup (swimsuits & athletic clothes)
  • Comfortable walking shoes – we will be walking a lot!
  • Cash for pizza night (pizza orders are optional)
  • Any snacks/drinks you may want in your room
  • Anything you need to audition for the Talent Show
  • Phone charger
  • Toothbrush/toothpaste
  • Shampoo/conditioner
  • Soap
  • Sunscreen
  • Pencils
  • All-State Music Packet (if you don’t have music already, you can purchase music packets online and pick it up during check-in)
  • Water bottle

Commuters are welcomed and encouraged to stay for all evening activities!

Night 1: Frog Cup

Get to know your fellow campers and singers in the legendary Battle for the TCU Frog Cup! Activities include blow-up obstacle courses, water slides, and a variety of other fun-filled events! Most campers wear a bathing suit underneath athletic clothes, and commuters who plan to participate should bring their Frog Cup clothing with them on the first day. Students will have a short opportunity to change before activities begin. 

Night 2: Choir Camp Dance

Celebrate another successful day of music-making with your fellow campers and new friends!

Night 3: Choir Camp LIVE! Talent Show

Do you have an amazing talent you need to share with the world?! Do you want to win official TCU merch?!?! Are you ready to SHINE?!?!?!? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then start planning your talent show audition NOW!

  • This is a showcase of our campers’ talents that is held on the final night of camp. We look for a wide variety of talent, so get creative!
  • Auditions will take place on the second day of camp, make sure you have everything you need with you for your act. An accompanist will not be available.
  • Prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners!!!
  • Following the talent show, Resident campers will be able to order pizzas for the dorm. $12 per pizza, cash only.

Bookstore Visit

As the schedule allows, we try to take a trip to the TCU Bookstore so campers can purchase official TCU merch. Campers should consider bringing a form of payment for this trip!

All times are tentative and subject to change. An updated schedule will be sent as we get closer to camp.

Day 1 (Sunday, July 13 | Wednesday, July 16)

12:30 – 1:30 Resident Registration ONLY – Dorm Check-In
1:30 – 2:15 Commuter Check-In – TCU Music Center
2:15 – 2:45 Introductions – Van Cliburn Concert Hall
2:45 – 5:00 Sectional Rehearsals
5:00 – 6:00 Full Rehearsal
6:00 – 6:10 Camp Announcements
6:15 – 7:00 Dinner (Optional commuter dismissal following dinner)
7:30 – 9:00 Frog Cup!! 🏆
9:00 All Commuters dismissed
9:00 – 9:30 Cool Down in the Campus Commons
9:45 – 10:00 Resident Meeting in the Dorm
11:00 Lights Out

 

Day 2 (Monday, July 14 | Thursday, July 17)

7:15 Wake-Up Calls (Residents)
7:50 – 8:35 Breakfast (Residents only)
8:45 AM Attendance- Music Center Lobby
9:00 – 11:00 Sectionals *Talent Show Auditions
11:00 – 12:20 Full Rehearsal
12:30 – 1:20 Lunch
1:35 – 2:05 Workshops (report to your counselor for attendance)
2:10 – 3:40 Sectionals
3:40 – 4:05 Break (Snacks on the Lawn)
4:05 – 5:00 Sectionals *Talent Show Auditions
5:05 – 6:05 Full Rehearsal
6:15 – 7:00 Dinner (Optional commuter dismissal following dinner)
7:15 – 9:00 Dance!!
9:00 All Commuters dismissed
9:15 – 11:00 Residents to dorms (lights out by 11pm)

 

Day 3 (Tuesday, July 15 | Friday, July 18)

7:15 Wake-Up Calls (Residents)
7:50 – 8:35 Breakfast (Residents only)
8:45 AM Attendance- Music Center Lobby
9:00 – 11:00 Sectionals
11:00 – 12:20 Treble/TB Rehearsals
12:30 – 1:15 Lunch
1:30 – 3:00 Full Rehearsal
3:05 – 4:00 TB Rehearsal / Treble Break
4:05 – 5:00 Treble Rehearsal / TB Break
5:05 – 6:05 Full Rehearsal
6:15 – 7:00 Dinner (Optional commuter dismissal following dinner)
7:30 – 9:00 Talent Show!! 💃🎤🎷
9:00 All Commuters dismissed
9:15 Residents to dorms (lights out by 11pm)

 

Day 4 (Wednesday, July 16 | Saturday, July 19)

6:50 Wake-Up Calls (Residents)
7:15 Resident Dorm Check-Out & Luggage Drop
7:50 – 8:35 Breakfast (Residents only)
9:00 – 10:45 Full Rehearsal
10:45 – 11:00 Break
11:00 – 12:00 Concert!! (wear your camp t-shirt)
12:00 – 12:30 Residents pick up luggage
  • Campers who cancel registration by 3:00 pm on June 26, 2025 are eligible to receive a full refund of camp registration fees less the non-refundable $100 deposit.
  • Campers who cancel registration by 3:00pm on July 3, 2025 to receive a full refund of camp registration fees less $175.
  • Campers who fail to notify the camp office by email of their intent to cancel registration by 3:00 pm on the cancellation deadlines are ineligible to receive a refund of any portion of camp registration fees.
  • We are unable to process refunds requested after July 3, 2025 for any reason, including illness or injury.
  • No refunds will be made should a participant be dismissed for violating TCU policies or program rules provided on the first day.
  • Please send cancellation requests to tcuchoircamp@tcu.edu.