American Classic Tours & Music Festivals

05/21/2026

It’s time to plan ahead for 2027!

Take advantage of our Early Bird Special for 2027 Classic Festivals and receive 50% OFF registration fees when your registration is submitted by June 19, and fees are paid by September 30.

Perform at outstanding venues and high school performing arts centers in Dallas, Corpus Christi, Houston, and San Antonio while securing the best selection of performance times for your group.

View festival locations and learn more here: www.amclass.com

05/14/2026

The countdown is on! Registration for the 2027 Classic Festivals and Young Performers Classic Festivals opens May 18 at 6 AM.

Start planning your next performance experience with opportunities at exceptional high school performing arts centers and premium venues across Dallas, Corpus Christi, Houston, and San Antonio.

Please go to www.amclass.com/festivals and click on the All-Festival flyer to view currently confirmed festival locations.

05/14/2026

Congratulations to TBA Music Industry Award winner, Mr. Rick Dillard! 🎉

A graduate of the University of Texas–Austin and founder of American Classic Tours & Music Festivals, Mr. Dillard has dedicated his career to creating meaningful performance and travel opportunities for students across Texas and beyond.

Thank you, Mr. Dillard, for your leadership, vision, and lasting impact on music education.

05/13/2026

Branson offers performance groups a destination filled with live music, entertainment, and memorable experiences both on and off the stage.

From performance opportunities and workshops to attractions like Silver Dollar City and the Showboat Branson Belle, groups can experience a mix of music, education, and fun throughout their time in the Ozarks.

A great destination for bands, choirs, and orchestras looking for something a little different!

04/08/2026

7th Annual Celebration of Excellence Results
An American Classic Choral Artistry Experience
April 7, 2026, Houston
The Centrum at Cypress Creek Community Center

First Place and 2027 Honor Choir, Mixed Division
Summer Creek Chorale: Amanda Robison Director

1st Runner-up
Montgomery Madrigals: Kelsie Quintana and Emma
Cockerham, Directors

2nd Runner-Up
Jordan Warrior Chorale, Raegan Grantham and Audrey de la Cruz, Directors

3rd Runner-Up
Cy Fair Bobcat Chorale: Evan Key, Alessio Nachtergaele and Mica Bull Directors

First Place and Treble Honor Choir, Treble/Tenor-Bass Division
Summer Creek Chorale Women: Amanda Robison, Director

First Place and Tenor-Bass Honor Choir, Treble/Tenor-Bass Division
Shadow Creek Varsity Tenor-Bass Choir, Frankie Espinoza and Jennifer Gallagher, Directors

1st Runner-Up
Montgomery Varsity Women: Kelsi Quintana and Emma Cockerham, Directors

2nd Runner-up
Deer Park Chorale Women, Ben Fahnders, Director

3rd Runner-up
Montgomery Varsity Men: Kelsie Quintana and Emma Cockerham Directors

Performance of Distinction, Mixed and Treble/Tenor Bass Divisions (in alphabetical order)
C. E. King Varsity Tenor-Bass, Taylor Suratt and Cryselle Cruz,

C. E. King Varsity Treble, Taylor Suratt and Cryselle Cruz

Cinco Ranch Chorale, Dorothy Wilson and Thomas Van Sickle

Clear Falls The Troubadours, Jill Fetty

Deer Park Varsity Mixed, Ben Fahnders

Klein Cain Chorale: Austin Dean, Director

Klein Chorale: Sean Stultz and Rebecca Berger, Directors

North Shore Varsity Chorale, Adam Bendorf, Enrique Barrera and Emma Duncan, Directors

North Shore Varsity Treble Choir, Adam Bendorf, Enrique Barrera and Emma Duncan, Directors

Tompkins Chorale, Christian de la Cruz and Kristin Killingsworth, Directors

04/08/2026

7th Annual Celebration of Excellence Results
An American Classic Choral Artistry Experience
April 7, 2026, Houston
The Centrum at Cypress Creek Community Center

First Place and 2027 Honor Choir, Mixed Division
Summer Creek Chorale: Amanda Robison Director

1st Runner-up
Montgomery Madrigals: Kelsie Quintana and Emma
Cockerham, Directors

2nd Runner-Up
Jordan Warrior Chorale, Raegan Grantham and Audrey de la Cruz, Directors

3rd Runner-Up
Cy Fair Bobcat Chorale: Evan Key, Alessio Nachtergaele and Mica Bull Directors

First Place and Treble Honor Choir, Treble/Tenor-Bass Division
Summer Creek Chorale Women: Amanda Robison, Director

First Place and Tenor-Bass Honor Choir, Treble/Tenor-Bass Division
Shadow Creek Varsity Tenor-Bass Choir, Frankie Espinoza and Jennifer Gallagher, Directors

1st Runner-Up
Montgomery Varsity Women: Kelsi Quintana and Emma Cockerham, Directors

2nd Runner-up
Deer Park Chorale Women, Ben Fahnders, Director

3rd Runner-up
Montgomery Varsity Men: Kelsie Quintana and Emma Cockerham Directors

Performance of Distinction, Mixed and Treble/Tenor Bass Divisions(in alphabetical order)
C. E. King Varsity Tenor-Bass, Taylor Suratt and Cryselle Cruz, Directors
C. E. King Varsity Treble, Taylor Suratt and Cryselle Cruz, Directors
Cinco Ranch Chorale, Dorothy Wilson and Thomas Van Sickle, Directors
Clear Falls The Troubadours, Jill Fetty, Director
Deer Park Varsity Mixed, Ben Fahnders, Director
Klein Cain Chorale: Austin Dean, Director

Klein Chorale: Sean Stultz and Rebecca Berger, Directors

North Shore Varsity Chorale, Adam Bendorf, Enrique Barrera and Emma Duncan, Directors

North Shore Varsity Treble Choir, Adam Bendorf, Enrique Barrera and Emma Duncan, Directors

Tompkins Chorale, Christian de la Cruz and Kristin Killingsworth, Directors

03/08/2026

2026 Houston Madrigal & Chamber Choir Results
First Place and 2027 Honor Choir, Chamber Division
Cypress Falls Chamber Choir, Matt Perez, Director
1st Runner-Up
Summer Creek Colla Voce
Amanda Robison & Peyton Mosely, Directors
2nd Runner-Up
Dickinson Concordia
Zachary Foster & Brittany Fuentes, Directors
3rd Runner-Up
Elkins Chamber Choir
John Richardson & Jade Panares, Directors

First Place and 2027 Honor Choir, Elite Treble Division
West Fork Varsity Treble Choir
Cara Cavenaugh-Woodard, Director
1st Runner-Up
Klein Collins Chorale Women
Elizabeth Marks & Kendra Morgan, Directors
2nd Runner-Up
Klein Oak Chorale Women
Melissa Dightman & Daryle Freeman, Directors
3rd Runner-Up
Chaparral Varsity Treble Choir
Eric Bourg & Gerald Nicholas, Directors

First Place and 2027 Honor Choir, Tenor-Bass Division
West Fork Varsity Tenor-Bass
Cara Cavenaugh-Woodard, Director
1st Runner-Up
Summer Creek Chorale Men
Peyton Mosely &Amanda Robison, Directors
2nd Runner-Up
Dickinson Sonare
Zachary Foster & Brittany Fuentes, Directors
3rd Runner-Up
Magnolia West Varsity Tenor-Bass
Sylvia Garza, Director

Performance of Distinction, Chamber and Elite Treble Divisions (in alphabetical order)
Clements Chamber Choir, Jade Blakey & Justin Shen, Directors
Dulles Chamber Choir, Alicia Dean, Director
Kempner Varsity Treble Choir, Mindy Bersalona, Director
Lake Belton Varsity Mixed Choir, Terrance Livingston, Director
Lake Belton Varsity Treble Choir, Charlotte Wurman, Director
Magnolia Chamber Choir, Thea Persinger & Evan Cooper, Directors
Porter Spartan Chamber Singers, Greg Goedecke & Katelynn Watson, Directors
Round Rock Muse, Frances Jimenez, Director
Stephen F. Austin Chamber Choir, Linda Holkup, Director
Temple Meistersingers, Cameron Roucloux & Megan Simmons, Directors

03/06/2026

TBA is delighted to recognize these outstanding educators, administrators, band programs and industry leaders on their contributions to music education.

Join us this summer to celebrate them all in person July 16-18 at the 79th annual TBA convention!

03/06/2026

Congratulations to Rick Dillard and our amazing American Classic Tours & Music Festivals Team for this incredible recognition. Rick founded the company in June, 1989 and has dedicated his life to providing music groups with outstanding festival and travel services. Congratulations to all!!!

TBA is delighted to recognize these outstanding educators, administrators, band programs and industry leaders on their contributions to music education.

Join us this summer to celebrate them all in person July 16-18 at the 79th annual TBA convention!

03/01/2026

2026 San Antonio Madrigal & Chamber Choir Results
First Place and 2027 Honor Choir, Chamber Division
Montgomery Madrigals
Kelsie Quintana & Emma Cockerham, Directors
1st Runner-Up
Veterans Memorial Sound Chamber
Travis Baldwin & Iliana Guerrero, Directors
2nd Runner-Up
Conroe Cantare
Elisa West, Emily Kang, & Amy Hemphill-Williams, Directors
3rd Runner-Up
Reagan Chamber Singers
Mary Cowart, Director
First Place and 2027 Honor Choir, Small Ensemble Division
Tomball Memorial, The Major Chords
Jed Ragsdale and Jordyn White, Directors
1st Runner-Up
Harlingen South Chamber Choir
Jesus Morales, Director
2nd Runner-Up
Tomball Chamber Choir
Lynn Brewer & Jason Michaelis, Directors
3rd Runner-Up
Jack C. Hays Chamber Singers
Charles M. Flores, Jr., Director
Performance of Distinction, Chamber and Small Ensemble Divisions (in alphabetical order)
Bridgeland Chamber Choir, Christopher Fiorini, Dolores Noel, & Aubrey Erickson Directors
Cy-Fair Singers, Mica Bull, Evan Key, & Alessio Nachtergaele, Directors
Cypress Creek Chamber Choir, Alexander Bruce & Rachel Fiorini, Directors
Cypress Lakes Chamber Choir, Lelah Loftin & Ruben Perez, Directors
Cypress Ranch Chamber Choir, Cynthia Douglas & Adam Bishea, Directors
Deer Park Madrigal Singers, Ben Fahnders, Michael Grauvogl, & Megan Montgomery, Directors
Harlingen Chamber Choir, Ginger Wheelock, Director
James "Nikki" Rowe, Chamber Choir, Jason Whitney, Director
Jersey Village Chamber Choir, Gregory Moore & Travis Carie, Directors
Katy Vocal Ensemble, Nicholas Likos & True Hernandez, Directors
Kingwood The Madrigals, Jason Watt & Penelope Campbell, Directors
Klein Chamber Choir, Sean Stultz & Rebecca Berger, Directors
Klein Cain Chamber Singers, Austin Dean & Sydney Shell, Directors
Midway Chamber Singers, Caleb Overstreet, Kayla Torp & Drew Jackson, Directors
Oak Ridge Rhapsody, Thomas Kang & Natalie Parrish, Directors
Paetow Forte, Sara Proodian, Director
Pearland Kantorei, Michael Kessler & Katie Bulen, Directors
Tompkins Chamber Choir, Christian de la Cruz & Kristin Killingsworth, Directors
Vandegrift Chamber Choir, Colby Schultz, Director
Vista Ridge Ovation, Courtney Kelly & Austin Hart, Directors