Good afternoon,

Oh how the time does fly, and we are right back doing what we love! Welcome back to the 2024-2025 school year.

As we move forward with our planning, we wanted to give you a heads up on all fine art contest dates and venues (where possible).  We are still finalizing a few contests and venues and will send out more information as those are completed.

October 21          Fall Band/Drumline Competition – Waco ISD

September 16 Esports Pre-season Begins

November 11-12     Division I State One Act Play – Cailloux Theatre – Kerrville, TX

November 6-7 Division II State One Act Play – Cailloux Theatre – Kerrville, TX

November 8-9   Division III State One Act Play – Cailloux Theatre – Kerrville, TX

December 9   Cheer Championships – Large Schools – Extraco Events Center – Waco

December 10 Cheer Championships – Small Schools – Extraco Events Center – Waco

January 18   Dance Championships – Extraco Events Center – Waco

February 1   Jazz Festival – TBD

February 17 Regional Music – TBD – Houston

February 17 Regional Music – Lubbock Christian – Lubbock

February 19 Regional Music – St. Mary’s University – San Antonio

February 21 Regional Music – Concordia Texas University – Austin

February 22 Regional Music – TBD – DFW

March 24-26   Academics, Speech, & LD Championships – Waco Convention Center – Waco

March 25-26 Art Championships – Extraco Events Center – Waco

March 27-28 Band Championships – Waco Convention Center – Waco

March 29 Orchestra Championships – Brentwood Christian School – Austin

April 5 Robotics Championships – Extraco Events Center – Waco

April 12 Vocal Championships – TBD

We are continuing to update the individual fine art pages on our website, www.tapps.biz. Be sure to continue checking for changes and updates; also check entry deadlines and date changes on the TAPPS calendar.

Make sure you have created your profile in TMS and have completed your TEaMs courses before your first competition.  Having your profile up-to-date will insure your receiving emails/communications from the TAPPS office pertaining to your event.

If you have any questions, contact the office at 254-947-9268 or by email at [email protected].