2026 Texas All-State Flute Audition Masterclass with Ms. Peggy Russell | Vivace International School of Music
2026 Texas All-State Flute Audition Masterclass with Ms. Peggy Russell
Affiliate Artist in Flute, UH (Since 2009)
Houston Ballet Orchestra (1984–2024)
40+ Years in Performing & Teaching
Peggy Russell, flutist with Houston Ballet Orchestra (1984-2024) has been Affiliate Artist at the Moores School of Music since 2009.
She is a frequent clinician with middle and high school band programs, and maintains a private studio. Many of her students have been accepted into flute studios of schools such as University of Houston, University of North Texas, DePaul University, Longy School of Music, San Francisco Conservatory, Baylor University, University of Idaho, Northwestern and Boston University.
Peggy Russell graduated from Oberlin College Conservatory of Music in 1976, and received a MM from Indiana University in 1978. Her teachers include Robert Willoughby, Claire Johnson and James Pellerite. Ms. Russell is a dynamic, creative, and remarkably supportive educator.
This masterclass will focus specifically on the 2026 Texas All-State Audition repertoire.
Active participants will receive individualized coaching on technique, musical interpretation, tone production, rhythm, style, and overall audition performance to help them prepare more effectively for this year's All-State auditions.
Masterclass Information
Date: Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Vivace International School of Music – Dun Huang Campus
Format: Public Masterclass (30-minute individual lesson)
Tuition: $75 per participant
Participants: Limited to 6 Students
Observer Admission: $10 per person (Open to all students and families ages 6 and up)
How to Apply
This masterclass is open to all flute students preparing for the Texas All-State Audition, including both Vivace and non-Vivace students.
To apply, please email the following information to info@VivaceMusic.org as soon as possible. Participation is limited to the first six qualified applicants and will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please include:
Student’s Full Name:
Age / Grade:
Years of Flute Study:
Phone Number:
Email Address:
School:
Current Flute Teacher:
All-State Level: Middle School / High School:
Audition Goal: Region / Area / All-State:
Previous All-Region / All-State Experience (if any):
What would you like to focus on in this masterclass?:
Video Recording Link (YouTube Unlisted, Optional):
Please make the payment to Vivace's Zelle account: info@VivaceMusic.org
Observer Registration: www.VivaceMusic.org/event
This is a unique opportunity to receive personalized instruction from a university artist and professional orchestral musician while gaining valuable insight into the expectations and evaluation standards of the Texas All-State audition process.
Space is limited. We encourage all students aspiring to All-State to apply early.
