Three groups of students will represent El Paso’s Student Affiliate at the Texas Music Teachers’ Convention which will be held June 13 – 16, 2024 in Waco,TX.

Teachers, please try to send complete teams (primo and secondo) if possible. Students wishing to participate in one of

these ensembles must take and pass the Theory Test. The Ensemble fee is $25 and is non- refundable. It should be sent to the Ensembles Chairperson. (See below.) A costume fee may also be included if EPMTA does not have funds to cover the students’ costumes.

Important: Teachers need to enter all the student information (address, etc.) on the teacher Student Affiliate page on the TMTA website as well as entering that information on the Ensemble Entry form (p. 68 ) which should be sent to Judi Wilkinson with the entry fee.

The 2025 compositions have NOT YET been approved:

2025 MUSIC SELECTIONS

Young Elementary

Arabian Nights, arr. Carol Matz (Famous and Fun Pop Duets, Book 3)

Older Elementary

Heart and Soul, arr. Carol Klose (Hal Leonard)

MiddleSchool

He’s A Pirate (from Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl), Klaus Badelt, Piano Duet

High School

C.S. Theme and Variations for One Piano, Four Hands, Randall Compton

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ENTRY DEADLINE: January 26, 2025
ENTRY FORM SENT TO:
Judi Wilkinson
347 Rainbow Circle
El Paso, TX 79912
AUDITION DATE: February 15, 2025
LOCATION: Western Hills United Methodist Church, 524 Thunderbird
AUDITION TIMES:
Elementary One 1:00 p.m.
Elementary Two 1:45 p.m
Middle School 2:30p.m.
High School 3:30p.m.

Participants will be required to attend Monday evening rehearsals at UTEP beginning Monday, April 21, until the convention.  Students should have their pieces memorized and be able to perform with their partners. Participants are responsible for all costs of attending the Convention.