Texas A&M University Wind Symphony Selected to Perform for the 2027 TMEA Clinic/Convention

Texas A&M Wind Symphony performing a concert in Rudder Theater

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (April 21, 2026) — The Texas A&M University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Dr. Timothy Rhea, has been selected as a TMEA Invited Ensemble and will perform at the 2027 Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Clinic/Convention in San Antonio, Texas.

This distinction represents a significant honor. Only 29 choral and instrumental ensembles — across elementary through university levels in Texas — are selected to perform at the convention, which draws more than 30,000 attendees and is the largest music educator gathering in the nation.

“We are most grateful for this invitation from TMEA to perform at the 2027 clinic/convention,” said Rhea. “It is a tribute to the dedication and high level of musical performance demonstrated by the students in the Wind Symphony.”

The TMEA Invited Ensemble performances highlight the strength of music education in Texas at every level. Performances will take place on Feb. 11–12, 2027, and specific concert schedules will be announced later this year.

Students who join a musical ensemble at Texas A&M balance music in a collegiate setting with academics and additional extracurricular activities.

“I’ve been a member of the Texas A&M Wind Symphony for the past four years while pursuing my bachelor’s degree, and there is something truly special about the environment,” said Emily Park ’26. “Every person shows up simply because they want to. Band has been an integral part of my life since middle school, and I’m incredibly grateful to have continued that journey while helping create opportunities like performing as an invited TMEA ensemble for future members.”

Through the additional flexibility offered by the Department of Music Activities, students in the Wind Symphony, as well as other ensembles, meet peers from different majors across campus to make music in shared passion outside the classroom.

“Band means a lot to me because it’s given me the chance to express myself musically and connect with so many talented people,” added Sami Melhem ’26. “This ensemble, in particular, has been a joy to rehearse with because everyone is open to others’ ideas, which made being selected as a TMEA ensemble even more meaningful.”