STTW
Information on this year's South Texas Trumpet Workshop.
FACULTY
Find out more about the quality faculty who lead the TAMUK Trumpet Studio.
ABOUT
Learn about the opportunities in the TAMUK Trumpet Studio.
The trumpet studio at Texas A&M-Kingsville averages 30-35 students, majoring in music education, performance, jazz studies, and graduate studies. One of the key areas we excel in is the personal attention given to each student. With two trumpet professors, all students are able to study with a faculty member. This allows us to maintain a studio size that maximizes student opportunities without sacrificing individual attention.

Music scholarships are available, however, they are competitive and are awarded by audition. The audition for admission to the School of Music also determines the potential scholarship award.

Prospective Undergraduate and Graduate students are encouraged to visit the campus and arrange a tour, as well as meet with Dr. Millsap. More information is available on the School of Music Auditions page regarding application and admission. The application is a webform and takes just minutes to complete.
Undergraduate Audition Process

Audition Dates

January 25, 2025
February 22, 2025
March 8, 2025
April 12, 2025

Individual days available by appointment. Contact Dr. Millsap to arrange a day & time.
UNDERGRADUATE STUDY (BACHELOR OF MUSIC)
The following repertoire is recommended but similar works may be substituted.
BACHELOR OF MUSIC - TRUMPET PERFORMANCE
Scales: Major scales and arpeggios up to four accidentals
A combination of two of the following solos and/or etudes:
Etude from one of the following: Bousquet 36 Celebrated Studies; Brandt 34 Studies; Charlier 36 Transcendental Etudes; Longinotti 12 Studies in Classical and Modern Style, current year TMEA or ATSSB etudes.
Solo from one of the following: Arutunian Concerto, Haydn Concerto, Hindemith Sonata, Kennan Sonata, or other UIL Class 1 solo
BACHELOR OF MUSIC WITH TEACHER CERTIFICATION
Scales: Major scales and arpeggios up to three accidentals
A combination of two of the following solos and/or etudes:
Etude from one of the following: Arban Characteristic Studies; Brandt 34 Studies; Concone Lyrical Studies; Wurm 40 Studies, current year TMEA or ATSSB etudes.
Solo from one of the following: Balay Prelude et Ballade, Barat Fantasie en E-flat, Goedicke Concert Etude, Haydn Concerto (2nd movement), or other UIL Class 1 solo
BACHELOR OF MUSIC - JAZZ STUDIES
Scales: All major and minor scales and arpeggios
Two of the following five standards prepared with the head and at least two improvised choruses: All the Things You Are, How High the Moon, Anthropology, I Got Rhythm, Blue Bossa
Two choruses of F Blues (concert key)
Graduate Audition Process

Audition Dates

January 25, 2025
February 22, 2025
March 8, 2025
April 12, 2025

Individual days available by appointment. Contact Dr. Millsap to arrange a day & time.
GRADUATE STUDY (MASTER OF MUSIC)
MASTER OF MUSIC - TRUMPET PERFORMANCE
Scales: All major and minor scales and arpeggios
Etudes: One etude from Brant, Charlier, or Bitsch
Solos: Two contrasting solos, one for b-flat or c trumpet and one for e-flat or piccolo trumpet
Excerpts: Five standard orchestral excerpts
MASTER OF MUSIC - CONDUCTING
Contact Dr. Scott Jones for more information.
MASTER OF MUSIC - SECONDARY EDUCATION (INSTRUMENTAL OR VOICE)
Contact Dr. Kyle Millsap for more information
MASTER OF MUSIC - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Contact Dr. Catherine Tu for more information
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For more information
TAMUK School of Music
MSC 174, 700 University Blvd
Kingsville, TX 78363-8202
kyle.millsap@tamuk.edu
Physical address
Music Building
775 N Armstrong Ave
Kingsville, TX 78363