Texas TMEA
All-State Band Audition Guide
Prepare for TMEA All-State band auditions and clinic — February 11-14, 2026, with regional seating auditions January 20-23
Key Dates & Timeline
- Audition Books Released:
- April 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM CT
- Etudes Released:
- July 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM CT
- Seating Audition Cuts:
- January 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM CT
- Recording Window:
- January 20-23, 2026 at 2:00 PM CT
- Seating Results:
- January 25, 2026
- All-State Clinic:
- February 11-14, 2026 (Concert Feb 14)
- Location:
- Lila Cockrell Theatre, San Antonio, TX
Eligibility Requirements
To audition for Texas TMEA All-State, you must meet all of the following:
- ✓Be a student in grades 9-12 in a Texas high school
- ✓Be a member of your school's TMEA Region band program
- ✓Have your band director submit your audition entry
- ✓Your school must be an accredited member of TMEA
- ✓Meet all academic eligibility requirements set by your school district and the University Interscholastic League (UIL)
Audition Materials
TMEA All-State auditions use selected audition books and etudes specific to each instrument. All materials are released in phases throughout the spring and summer.
Audition Books (Released April 15)
Prescribed audition lists are published in the official TMEA All-State audition books. These contain the passages you'll perform for the seating audition.
Etudes (Released July 21)
Specific etudes for each instrument are selected by TMEA's etude selection committee. Download them immediately — they have tight deadlines.
Free Instructional Videos
Etude videos performed by professional musicians are available at no cost. Sign up at go.tmea.org/2025etudevideos-band by August 1.
Download all materials directly from TMEA's All-State Band Audition Material page. Contact your band director for your specific assigned materials.