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JAZZ Nation All-State Intensive Workshop August 22, 2026 St. Mary's University • Treadaway Hall Prepare for the 2026–2027 TMEA All-State Jazz Audition Process The JAZZ Nation All-State Intensive Workshop is an eight-hour immersive jazz experience designed for high school musicians preparing for the Texas All-State Jazz Ensemble audition process. Students will work directly with professional musicians, university faculty, and experienced jazz educators in an intensive environment focused on audition preparation, musicianship, improvisation, and performance skills. Students Will Experience: ✓ Instrument-specific masterclasses ✓ All-State audition preparation ✓ Jazz style and interpretation coaching ✓ Improvisation development ✓ Professional faculty demonstrations ✓ Performance feedback ✓ Faculty & student lunch jam session Special Features: **Limited Enrollment** **JAZZ Nation SHED Guide™ Included** * Instrument-specific audition preparation resource * Practice strategies * Faculty notes * Student reflection pages **Digital Practice Resources Included** * Jazz groove tracks * Play-along materials * Authentic style-based practice tools **Lunch Included** Students will receive a lunch voucher and participate in a Faculty & Student Jam Session. 2026 Faculty: * Dr. Adrian Ruiz — Trumpet * Adam Carrillo — Alto/Baritone Saxophone * Steve Mohacey — Tenor Saxophone * Joseph Garza — Tenor Trombone * Demitrius Thornton — Bass Trombone * Levi Rodriguez — Piano * Dr. Utah Hamrick — Jazz Bass * Mike Gomez — Drumset Registration: **Early Registration: $112** Through July 31, 2026 **Standard Registration: $131** August 1–August 18, 2026 Registration includes: * 8 hours of instruction * Faculty masterclasses * SHED Guide™ * Digital practice resources * Lunch * Faculty jam session experience Space is limited. Join JAZZ Nation and take your All-State preparation to the next level.
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