Day 1
9 AM-5 PM
Rehearsal, sectionals, and ensemble preparation
Registration is open
TXIOS OrchestraFest 2026
A focused orchestral experience for high-school and college musicians: challenging repertoire, sectional coaching, full-ensemble rehearsal, and a public performance.
Dates
June 11-13, 2026
Location
Martin High School
Arlington, Texas
Tuition
100% covered
First-come registration
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 details
June 11-13 at Martin High School.
Dates
June 11-13, 2026
Eligibility
High-school and college student musicians who apply
Tuition
100% covered by generous grants and donations
Registration
First-come, first-served
Audition excerpts
None required
Schedule and music
Three days of focused rehearsal and performance.
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 selected for focused preparation and a strong public performance.
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Selection 1
Brahms: Hungarian Dance No. 5 (Parlow)
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Selection 2
Sibelius: Symphony No. 2, Finale
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Selection 3
Williams: Raiders March
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Selection 4
Barroso: Brasil
Festival team
Conductors, coordinators, and professional coaches.
Felix Torres
Artistic Director
Music and Artistic Director of the Mesquite Symphony Orchestra and East Texas Youth Orchestra; TXIOS co-founder and managing director.
Stephan Gomez
Associate Conductor
Conductor and educator with TXIOS and 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.
Applications