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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 immersive, one-day jazz experience designed for high school musicians preparing for Texas All-State Jazz Ensemble auditions. 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 (practice strategies, faculty notes, and student reflection pages) • Digital Practice Resources Included (groove tracks, play-alongs, and style-based practice tools) • All-You-Care-to-Eat Lunch Voucher Included featuring a salad bar, deli station, pizza, made-to-order grill items, breakfast selections, hot entrées, desserts, beverages, and more, followed by 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: $130 (through July 31, 2026) Standard Registration: $150 (August 1–18, 2026) Registration includes 8 hours of instruction, faculty masterclasses, the SHED Guide™, digital practice resources, an all-you-care-to-eat lunch voucher, and a faculty jam session experience. Space is limited. Join JAZZ Nation and take your All-State preparation to the next level.
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