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Texas Low Brass Academy TMEA LOW BRASS DAY is a full day of in-person mock-auditions AND masterclasses geared towards preparing YOU for the 2025 TMEA All-State auditions!
PREPARE. PERFORM. ACHEIVE.
WHAT TO EXPECT
MOCK AUDITIONS to simulate the real TMEA audition experience
Valuable written FEEDBACK from professional educators to fine-tune your upcoming performance
In-depth MASTERCLASSES on each All-State etude
Helpful TIPS on tone, technique, musicality, and audition mindset
A opportunity to CONNECT with fellow dedicated low brass students
MASTERCLASS CLINICIANS
LOW BRASS FACULTY
BRIAN KAUK
TROMBONE
DR. KEVIN FENSKE
MARK BARTON
EUPHONIUM
TUBA
MOCK-AUDITION JUDGES
LANCE LASTER
SAN JACINTO COLLEGE
KATJANA WOODARD
HOUSTON AREA CLINICIAN/EDUCATOR
ANNE WERTZ
HOUSTON BRASS BAND
ALI JACKSON
HOUSTON AREA CLINICIAN/EDUCATOR
JOSE GUTIERREZ
HOUSTON AREA CLINICIAN/EDUCATOR
TAYLOR SMITH
HOUSTON AREA CLINICIAN/EDUCATOR
SCHEDULE
9am
CHECK-IN & WARM-UP
9:45am
WELCOME/INTRODUCTION
10am
MOCK-AUDITION
12:30pm
BREAK
(bring lunch/snack)
1:30pm
MASTERCLASSES
(all participants)
*Top 3 of each Mock-Audition will perform in class*
3pm
EXHIBITS
All participants will receive individualized written feedback from each judge and personal tips from professional low brass educators to improve your TMEA audition(s).
TOP 3 placements of each instrument will be selected to perform in the MASTERCLASS for the Masterclass Clinicians and receive prizes!