Grants

You must be a member of TJEA to apply.

Send Applications to
Alex_Parker@baylor.edu
or mail to
Alex Parker
One Bear Place #97408
Waco, TX 76798

New! TJEA Student Scholarship Opportunity

The Texas Jazz Educators Association is excited to announce a new scholarship opportunity for student musicians!

TJEA is committed to supporting the next generation of jazz musicians and educators, and this scholarship recognizes outstanding students who demonstrate dedication to jazz and their musical development.

How to Apply

Students must be recommended by their band or jazz director to be considered for the scholarship. Directors should complete the recommendation/application form on behalf of their student.

Application Deadline: November 1

We encourage directors across Texas to identify deserving students in their programs and submit a recommendation!

Recommend a Student / Apply for the TJEA Scholarship

Congratulations to the 2026 TJEA Grant Recipients

Bryan HS — Clayton Mills, dir.
Edinburg North HS — Mark De Leon, dir.
Freeman HS — John Liner, dir.
Mead MS — Matthew Adamson, dir.
Medina Valley MS — Carlos Jimenez, dir.
Ponder HS — Jesse Woolery, dir.
Poteet HS — James Quintero, dir.
Ranchview HS — Eithan Moreno, dir.
Westlake HS — John Pearson, dir.

Congratulations to the 2025 TJEA Grant Recipients

LBJ MS – Victor Moyeda
Lucyle Collins MS – Manuel Guerrero
Resnik MS – Gilbert Sanchez
Cantu Jr High – Richard Cerrillo
Worthington Middle – Clayton Koch
N. Mesquite HS – Jake McClain
Brackenridge HS – Byron Walters
Sotomayor HS – Paul Jensen
C. E. Ellison HS – Daniel Young
Judson HS – Jose Garcia

Congratulations to the 2024 TJEA Grant Recipients

Carver Middle School – Victor Boswell

Health Careers High School – Cathryn Boethel Fowler

Klein Intermediate School – Dan Ferreira

Miller Middle School – Hector Ramirez

Pease Middle School – Bobby Baiza Jr.

Southwest High School – Miguel Aguiar

Whittier Middle School – Steve Mohacey

Wunderlich Intermediate – Jonathan Alvarez

Congratulations to the 2023 TJEA Grant Recipients

Bear Branch Junior High — Kaila Spoonemore, Director

Belton Middle School — Chris Pulley, Director

Brackenridge HS — Brenden Dolehanty, Director

Bradley Middle School — Karlos Elizondo, Director

Del Valle High School — Casey Thompson, Director

Harry Wright Junior High — Kyle Smith, Director

John Paul Stevens High School — Ryan Williams, Director

Morton Ranch Junior High Band — John Liner, Director

Robert L. Vale Middle School — Joshua Conner, Director

Strickland Middle School Band — Ray Velasquez, Director

Congratulations to the 2022 TJEA Grant Recipients

Vela Middle School – Erika Uribe, director
Caldwell Arts Academy – Phil Rumbley, director
Lanier High School – Anthony Flores, director
PSJA Memorial ECHS – Eric Gomez, director
Churchill High School – Amanda Stevenson, director
Lake Belton High School – Jacob Guerrero, director
Tulia Junior High School – Erik Lerma, director
Waltrip High School – Jesse Espinosa, director

2022 grant winners accepting their award at the TMEA Convention in San Antonio, TX.