Day 1
9 AM-5 PM
Rehearsal, sectionals, and ensemble preparation
Thank you
Texas Institute for Orchestral Studies
Focused orchestral study for young musicians through serious repertoire, sectional coaching, full-ensemble rehearsal, and public performance.
Nearly 140
student sign-ups
young musicians said yes to three days of orchestral work
40+
schools and programs
represented across high schools, universities, and homeschool communities
3
focused days
of full-ensemble rehearsal, sectionals, and public performance
Orchestral immersion
Serious preparation in a supportive setting.
TXIOS gives young instrumentalists a compact, high-standard orchestra experience built around preparation, rehearsal discipline, coaching, and performance.
Students work with experienced conductors and sectional coaches from orchestras and universities in the DFW area while making music with motivated peers from across North Texas.
2026 recap
Thank you for a focused OrchestraFest at Martin High School.
OrchestraFest 2026 brought young musicians together for three concentrated days of rehearsal, sectional work, and performance preparation. Applications are now closed; future event announcements will be shared through the TXIOS email list .
Dates
June 11-13, 2026
Tuition model
100% covered by generous grants and donations
Student eligibility
High-school and college student musicians
Application status
Applications are currently closed
Audition excerpts
None required
Program archive
What students worked on in 2026.
Young musicians from across North Texas gathered for a compact orchestral immersion.
Students worked through sectionals, full-ensemble rehearsals, and final performance preparation.
The program focused on serious repertoire, disciplined rehearsal habits, and access through fully covered tuition.
Day 2
9 AM-5 PM
Full-ensemble work and sectional coaching
Day 3
9 AM start; 1 PM concert
Final preparation and public performance
Repertoire
Four audience-friendly works prepared for the OrchestraFest 2026 public performance.
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Selection 1
Brahms: Hungarian Dance No. 5 (Parlow)
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Selection 2
Barroso: Brasil
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Selection 3
Williams: Raiders March
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Selection 4
Sibelius: Symphony No. 2, Finale
Festival team
Conductors, coordinators, and professional coaches.
Felix Torres
Artistic Director
Music and Artistic Director of the Mesquite Symphony Orchestra; TXIOS co-founder and managing director.
Stephan Gomez
Associate Conductor
Conductor and educator with TXIOS and The Conducting Institute experience, currently active in orchestral conducting and youth music education.
Clayton Boyd
Assistant Conductor
Assistant conductor for TXIOS OrchestraFest 2026.
Sammy Branch
Festival Coordinator
Festival coordinator for TXIOS OrchestraFest 2026 and orchestra director at Martin High School.
Next steps