Congratulations to Jett Walker for being offered assistantships to every DMA program where he applied. Those schools are Arizona State University, Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, University of Colorado at Boulder, Eastman School of Music, the University of Miami and the University of North Texas.
Moffitt Receives Most Outstanding Soloist Award
Congratulations to Hunter Moffitt on receiving the Most Outstanding Soloist award at the Notre Dame Jazz Festival!
TSTS Members Accepted Into WYWOP
Congratulations to Alex Flores and Fabian Reyes on being accepted into the World Youth Wind Orchestra Project in Austria!
Michael Johnson Receives DMA
Alum, Michael Johnson (MM '17) recently received the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Alabama. Congrats Dr. Johnson!
Hill Country Jazz Bones Recognized in International Competition
Congratulations to the Hill Country Jazz Bones who have been named Honorable Mention in the 2020 International Trombone Association's Kai Winding Jazz Trombone Ensemble Competition. This makes the ensemble's second year in a row receiving the honor.
Vogel Named Edwards Performing Artist
Steven Vogel (BM ’15) has recently joined the Edwards Instrument Company artist roster. He is currently on the faculty at Texas Lutheran University and Lone Star College – University Park in addition to holding positions with the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra and Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass.
Walker Wins Concerto Competition
Congratulations to Jett Walker on being named a winner in the University Concerto Competition! He will perform Derek Bourgeois' Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra with the Texas State Symphony in February.
Acosta and Walker Advance to Final Round
Congratulations to Matthew Acosta and Jett Walker on being named finalists in the University Concerto Competition!
Garcia Releases 2nd Album
Congratulations to Eliud Garcia (BM '15) on the recent release of his 2nd solo album entitled Versitos.
Vogel New Appointment
Steven Vogel (BM ’15) was recently appointed on the faculty at Lone Star College – University Park where he will teach applied low brass and music appreciation. Vogel is also on the faculty at Texas Lutheran University and an active freelance musician.