Instrumental and vocal music · School or team
UIL Solo and Ensemble
Prepare an approved solo or ensemble for regional evaluation and possible State certification.
Who it’s for: Eligible Texas UIL musicians; mainly grades 9–12
Your first step
Ask your music director to confirm your eligibility, prescribed selection, and State qualification requirements.
Open official guideThe route
School entry
The school certifies eligibility and enters the appropriate solo or ensemble event.
Regional performance
Perform under the prescribed music and adjudication rules.
State qualification
Eligible Class 1 performances earning the required Division I rating can advance, subject to the applicable memorization rules.
State performance
Complete State registration and perform in the qualifying event.
Before you commit: Not every top-rated performance qualifies: classification and solo memorization requirements matter, with specified exemptions.
Sources and review · 2026-10-20
Organizer: University Interscholastic League. Causey’s summary is a starting point; the organizer decides eligibility, selection and current availability.