Pre-UIL & UIL

UIL stands for University Interscholastic League. It is a state-implemented ensemble evaluation (like a STAAR test for orchestra) which is typically held in late February. The event consists of two portions, a concert and a sightreading portion. These events are judged by three adjudicators who are state-accredited music educator evaluators. The ensemble receives a score based on a standardized rubric for each event, helpful comments from each judge, and professionally recorded audio.

 

This event happens during the school day and is a district-wide event for all orchestra, band, choir, and theater programs. Philharmonic and Chamber students attend every year, with the possibility of Symphonic as well. Students wear formal concert attire and are expected to be in good academic standing with other classes. Pre-UIL is a practice experience that occurs approximately two weeks before the actual contest date. Pre-UIL helps the students feel more prepared for the actual event.