Jazz Institute-Texas Music Festival

TMF Jazz Institutes

• Emerging Artists (June 16-22)
A program for emerging artists (18-30) that provides an immersive, performance-oriented environment. Directed by renowned trombonist and bandleader Vincent Gardner and pianist and educator Eric Reed.  Culminates in a final performance June 22, 2 p.m., Moores Opera House.
Application Requirements:

• Open to emerging jazz artists aged 18-30.
• Completed application with non-refundable $40 application fee (payable by credit card through Acceptd application portal) due May 1, 2024.

Audition Requirements: 

     •  A performance of either 4 choruses of Blues or 2 choruses of Rhythm Changes with one chorus of melody chorus in the beginning, medium tempo with backing track.
     •   A previously recorded capture from a live performance of your choosing.


• Middle School Jazz Students (7-9th grade) OR High School Jazz Students (10th grade-College freshmen)

Noe Marmolejo, Director, TMF Jazz Institutes
Jesse Espinoza, Director, TMF Middle School Institute

Two programs for students with classes in improvisation, theory and history, and sectionals, instrument-based masterclasses and ensemble rehearsals. Led by University of Houston faculty and top Houston-area jazz musicians and educators, the institutes culminates in a final concert on Friday, June 21, 7 p.m. in the Moores Opera House. 

Contact

For program information, contact Institute Director Noe Marmolejo: Phone 281-813-5892 and leave a message or email:njmarmol@central.uh.edu

For administrative inquiries, contact the TMF Office: phone 713-743-3167 or email: tmf@uh.edu