Four groups of students will represent El Paso’s Student Affiliate at the Texas Music Teachers’ Convention, June 17–20, 2027, at the Hyatt Regency Dallas in Dallas, Texas.

Students wishing to participate in one of these ensembles must take and pass the Theory Test. Participation includes a non-refundable ensemble fee; please ask your teacher for the amount. Costume fees will be determined with each ensemble group in the spring.

Important: Teachers need to enter all student information on the teacher’s dashboard on the Student Affiliate page of the TMTA website and complete the Ensemble Entry Form. Logged-in teachers can open the current form and submission instructions below.

2027 MUSIC SELECTIONS

Ensemble One

   #1. Chopsticks with a Minor Problem – Euphemia Allen, arranged by Susan Staples Bell

Ensemble Two

   #1. Greased Lightnin’ – Casey/Jacobs, arranged by Susan Staples Bell

Ensemble Three

    #1. Castle of Intrigue – Susan Staples Bell

Ensemble Four

     #1. Game of Thrones (Main Theme) – Ramin Djawadi, arranged by Bella & Lucas
ENTRY DEADLINE: February 11, 2027
TEACHER ENTRY FORM: Available to logged-in EPMTA teachers below.
AUDITION DATE: February 21, 2027
LOCATION: Western Hills Methodist Church, 524 Thunderbird Drive
AUDITION TIMES:
Ensemble One 1:00 p.m.
Ensemble Two 1:45 p.m
Ensemble Three 2:30p.m.
Ensemble Four 3:30p.m.

Participants will be required to attend Monday evening rehearsals at a location TBA beginning Monday, April 12, 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.