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Stephenville Choir Prepares for UIL Competition
Stephenville choir director hosts pre-UIL concert ahead of upcoming competition.
Mar. 22, 2026 at 3:33pm
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Stephenville High School's choir, led by director Arielle Sword, recently held a pre-UIL concert in preparation for the upcoming University Interscholastic League (UIL) choir competition. The choir will soon compete in both the UIL concert and sight-reading portions of the competition.
Why it matters
The UIL choir competition is a highly anticipated annual event that showcases the talents of high school choirs across Texas. Stephenville's choir has a strong reputation and is looking to build on past successes at the competition.
The details
Stephenville choir director Arielle Sword hosted the pre-UIL concert, which allowed the choir to perform in front of an audience and receive feedback before the official competition. The choir will now focus on fine-tuning their performance pieces and sight-reading skills ahead of the UIL event.
- The pre-UIL concert was held on March 22, 2026.
- The UIL choir competition is scheduled to take place in the coming weeks.
The players
Arielle Sword
The choir director at Stephenville High School, leading the choir in preparation for the UIL competition.
Stephenville High School Choir
The choir from Stephenville High School that will be competing in the UIL choir competition.
What they’re saying
“We're really excited to showcase our hard work and talent at the UIL competition. The pre-UIL concert was a great opportunity to get feedback and make any final adjustments before the big event.”
— Arielle Sword, Choir Director
What’s next
The Stephenville High School choir will compete in the UIL choir competition in the coming weeks, where they will be judged on their concert performance and sight-reading abilities.
The takeaway
The pre-UIL concert is an important step in the preparation process for high school choirs in Texas, allowing them to fine-tune their performances and build momentum ahead of the highly competitive UIL competition.

