Region 32 Music

Solo & Ensemble Entry Instructions


  • Use Charms or www.texasmusicforms.com to submit all entries. 
  • Click here for the deadlines.
  • Read the UIL Constitution and Contest Rules for up to date rules and policies regarding UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest.
  • Piano events participate with the Choir contest but are entered in the separate Piano S&E Contest; guitar events enter Orchestra contest.
  • Fees
    • $12 per solo; $12 per ensemble member. Fees should be paid no later than contest day.
    • Click here for deadline information.
  • UIL rules allow for late solo & ensemble entries as follows:
    • Inadvertently omitted entries will be accepted up to the day of the contest provided that the school has already submitted entries by the official deadline, and that the additional entries do not disrupt the schedule.
    • Late Fees will be due no later than the day of the contest – If an entry is postmarked after the entry deadline date, the following late charges will apply:
      • $12 per event, for late entries added up to 7 days before contest.
      • $12 per event, if an entry is added within 7 days prior to the contest or on the day of the contest.
      • All late entries will be subject to a reprimand by the Region 32 Executive Committee.
    • Submit late entries after the deadline date by entering them in the applicable “Late” solo & ensemble contest on texasmusicforms.com.
    • Click on “Review Entries” after submitting late entries;
      • then click “Print Invoice” – fees for the LATE ENTRIES will be automatically calculated and you can use this invoice to process payment.
  • Title changes will be allowed until 7 days before the contest. NOTIFY GREG BY EMAIL with any changes, indicating:
    • name of student
    • new title
    • new PML #  – Greg will correct the entry and a new official judge form will be printed.
    • Do not expect to change titles on the day of the contest. As per the C&CR, title changes need to be submitted no later than 7 days prior to the contest date.
  • Click here for important message from UIL regarding Digital Downloads, POP scores, etc.
  • Complete your entries using the on-line entry system (www.texasmusicforms.com). Only one director’s log-in should be used for entering all events.
  • After submitting all your events, go to “Review Entries;” you can check for accuracy, make sure all students are entered, titles are correct, etc.
  • IMPORTANT: Print two copies of the invoice – one to turn in for payment, and one for your records.
  • FEES SHOULD BE PAID NO LATER THAN CONTEST DAY, INCLUDING LATE FEES.
  • On the day of the contest
    • Bring 1 copy of the official Form 1 listing all eligible students who will perform
    • Principal must sign this form.
    • Signed Form 1 may be mailed or emailed prior to contest.
  • All evaluation forms will be printed for you – DO NOT bring your own forms to use at the contest.
  • Indicate accompanist names and AM or PM preference, but - LARGE SCHOOLS – PLEASE DO NOT EXPECT ALL OF YOUR EVENTS TO BE SCHEDULED BEFORE NOON! This creates an impossible situation for the contest host.
  • Every effort will be made to accommodate individual students’ scheduling needs.
  • PRINT A COPY OF YOUR ENTRIES (“REVIEW ENTRIES”) AND POST IT SO STUDENTS CAN VERIFY ACCURACY AND THAT THEY ARE ENTERED!